Plastic-Free Living

Turn Black Friday Green: Tips for Responsible Shopping This Holiday Season

Turn Black Friday Green: Tips for Responsible Shopping This Holiday Season

This Black Friday, let’s shift from impulse buying to mindful shopping. Discover how conscious consumerism can turn the holiday season into an opportunity to support sustainable brands, reduce waste, and make every purchase count. In this blog, we’ll guide you on spotting greenwashing, shopping with intention, and minimizing the environmental impact of returns. Join us in making this holiday season a force for good—because conscious consumerism is the gift that keeps on giving.

No Straw November: Why Skipping the Straw Matters

No Straw November: Why Skipping the Straw Matters

No Straw November is a global movement encouraging individuals to avoid using plastic straws for 30 days. While it may seem like a small change, the collective effort can make a significant difference in reducing single-use plastic waste.

Zero-Waste Pumpkin Guide: Delicious Ways to Use Every Part

Zero-Waste Pumpkin Guide: Delicious Ways to Use Every Part

By using every part of the pumpkin, you can reduce food waste, maximize nutritional intake, and we all know that every small sustainable action adds up to a more sustainable planet for all! This guide aligns perfectly with the zero-waste philosophy, ensuring that nothing goes unused.

Creative Ways to Use a Nut Milk Bag + Recipes

Creative Ways to Use a Nut Milk Bag + Recipes

Did you know that Nut milk bags are incredibly versatile and can be used for more than just making nut milk?! Here’s how you can use a nut milk bag for a variety of tasks, each presented like a recipe to help you maximize its utility.

The Environmental Impact of Halloween Candy

The Environmental Impact of Halloween Candy

Halloween is a time for fun, costumes, and, of course, candy! But behind the excitement lurks a spooky reality—Halloween candy waste. Each year, millions of pounds of candy packaging end up in landfills, contributing to the growing plastic waste problem....

Halloween Waste: Something to Really Be Afraid Of

Halloween Waste: Something to Really Be Afraid Of

Halloween is just around the corner! It’s time to welcome the candy, jack-o’-lanterns, and spooky faces in the late month of October.  However, one dilemma that’s often unaddressed is a Halloween scare every household should be aware of – earth polluting Halloween materials...

Where Do Your Donated Clothes Actually Go?

Where Do Your Donated Clothes Actually Go?

When you drop off a bag of clothes at your local donation center, you might feel a sense of satisfaction knowing that your gently used items could find a new home. However, the journey of donated clothing is more complex than you might think, and not all of it ends up where you’d expect...

How to Recycle Clothes and Textiles: A Comprehensive Guide

How to Recycle Clothes and Textiles: A Comprehensive Guide

Recycling clothes and textiles is a simple yet powerful way to reduce your environmental footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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