Plastic-Free Living

5 Easy Swaps for a Zero-Waste Holiday Season

5 Easy Swaps for a Zero-Waste Holiday Season

During the holiday season, Americans generate approximately 25% more waste than usual, amounting to an extra 1 million tons of waste per week between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day.

Sustainable Stocking Stuffers: Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas Under $20

Sustainable Stocking Stuffers: Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas Under $20

To help you find the perfect gifts, we’ve curated a list of practical and budget-friendly sustainable stocking stuffers and small presents that are great for anyone on your list...and all under $20.

Giving Tuesday: Join Us in Making a Difference for Mother Earth

Giving Tuesday: Join Us in Making a Difference for Mother Earth

This Giving Tuesday, we’re celebrating the power of collective action and the impact of giving back.

Decorate Sustainably: Holiday Decorations from Nature

Decorate Sustainably: Holiday Decorations from Nature

By embracing sustainable decorating practices, you can reduce waste, save money, and create a beautiful, nature-inspired holiday ambiance. Here’s how to make your home merry and mindful this season.

Real or Fake: The Christmas Tree Dilemma

Real or Fake: The Christmas Tree Dilemma

Ho Ho Ho, Merry Consumer Season! Part of the rich tapestry of American holiday tradition is the Christmas tree, glowing with light and shiny baubles as the centerpiece of our seasonal décor. But does that tree fit in with a commitment to reducing our waste?

Green Gifting: 10 Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season

Green Gifting: 10 Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season

This holiday season, embrace eco-friendly gifting with items that promote sustainability and reduce waste. Here’s a curated list of our best green gifts, including some exciting new products in our shop, perfect for everyone on your list!

Tips for a More Sustainable Thanksgiving Holiday

Tips for a More Sustainable Thanksgiving Holiday

This year, let’s approach Thanksgiving with a spirit of mindfulness—honoring both the planet and the past—and focus on making more sustainable choices. 

A Historical Reflection + Unsustainable Habits of Thanksgiving

A Historical Reflection + Unsustainable Habits of Thanksgiving

The origins of Thanksgiving are deeply rooted in colonialism—a legacy that involves the oppression of Indigenous people. This history is often overlooked, leaving the holiday's true beginnings sanitized in mainstream narratives. Over time, Thanksgiving has also evolved into a day of harmful overconsumption, as excessive feasting and the subsequent Black Friday shopping frenzy fuel waste and environmental impact. Let's reflect on all of it....

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