Plastic-Free Living

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?

10 Eco Gifts Under $10

10 Eco Gifts Under $10

Everyone is on a budget this year. You can still gift sustainably but without breaking the bank with these 10 gifts under $10...

Five Ways to Gift Sustainably

Five Ways to Gift Sustainably

Living a lower waste lifestyle can be difficult this time of year. Here are 5 Ways to Gift Sustainably....

6 Tips for a Low-Waste Halloween

6 Tips for a Low-Waste Halloween

Oh my gourd!! Talk about scary, nearly 80% of all Halloween costumes end up in landfills each year! Not to mention the plastic candy wrappers, the pumpkin waste, oh my! But we can still enjoy the holiday without making as much of an impact. Check out our 6 Tips for a Low Waste Halloween....

This Couple Is Saving The World One Spork At A Time

This Couple Is Saving The World One Spork At A Time

“Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” -Ruth Bader Ginsburg

8 Money Saving Plastic-Free Swaps

8 Money Saving Plastic-Free Swaps

Here we are committed to the idea of “progress, not perfection,” because we understand that by virtue of living in an industrialized country it becomes nearly impossible to avoid all the things that harm our Mother Earth. We also are committed to the idea that every small action builds on every other small action and that together, doing our own little part, we can make a significant difference. So let's look at 8 simple swaps that can both save you some money and help the planet.

Is Silicone Eco Friendly?

Is Silicone Eco Friendly?

Lately, silicone is the next best thing in kitchen cool. Nothing sticks to it, it can withstand high heat or freezing, and it seems to last nearly forever without chips coming off of the large or microscopic variety. We're saved! But are we? What is silicone?

The Floss Dilemma

The Floss Dilemma

"Dental floss. For honestly years, I only thought about dental floss when I went to the dentist and then only for a few cringe worthy moments of guilt. Do you floss?"

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