You may have heard that one of the best ways to be a more conscious consumer is to simply buy less. Of course that's easier said than done given that our society is built to thrive on consumption. We're constantly bombarded with advertisements and TikTok ...
12 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Sustainability Journey
The first time I thought about my impact on the planet in a real way was in college. What I mean by "real way" is this wasn't just an "I'm in first grade, its Earth Day and we're talking about extinct animals" moment. It was a "this is a truly serious pr ...
Fall into an Eco-Friendly Autumn With These 9 Sustainable Lifestyle Tips
As the leaves make their yearly transition to reds and yellows, it's important to still keep green on your mind. I find that it becomes harder to keep up with sustainable lifestyle habits as you enter the final few months of the year. Come October, w ...
7 Tips for a More Sustainable Back to School Season
As summer draws to a close, we transition to a season of binders and pencils. Middle schoolers begin to whip out their magnetic locker mirrors, while fresh high school grads muddle over which comforter they want to leave unwashed on their dorm room beds ...
Kick Buyer’s Remorse to the Curb by Asking Yourself These 6 Questions Before Your Next Purchase
When people think about reducing waste, it seems like "buying less" is not always the first thought that comes to mind. Recycling, upcycling, donating, actually purchasing more "sustainable" items to replace our unsustainable items—those are the concepts ...
How to Participate in Plastic Free July Without Actually Being Plastic Free
So you've heard about Plastic Free July and you want to take part, but your stomach is sinking as you realize how many things you use on the reg that are in fact, plastic. First, take a deep breath. You can participate in Plastic Free July and still ...
Give Her the Gift of Making Memories this Mother’s Day With One of These Experience Gifts
Mother's Day always seems to sneak up on me. Easter ends and I think "ok, we've got a while until the next holiday." Then, BAM. Mother's Day. It never leaves me with much time to find a gift. Which honestly, has never presented much of a problem. When ...
9 Apps That Have Made My Sustainable Living Journey *So* Much Easier
Forming sustainable habits takes time, patience, and sometimes a little help from your phone. I'll fully admit, I have a love / hate relationship with my little pocket computer. Yes, it can draw me into hours of doom scrolling, but it also has plenty of ...
No Yard? No Problem—Here’s How to Compost No Matter Where You Live
Did you know that organic matter (i.e., food) doesn’t break down properly in landfills? It's true. When buried under layers and layers of trash, organic matter lacks access to light and oxygen—two things it needs in order to decompose correctly. Without ...
Make Your Next Vacation Planet-Friendly with These Sustainable Travel Tips
Adopting conscious practices at home is one thing, adopting them on the go is a whole other challenge. After all, it’s no secret that the environmental impacts of travel can be daunting. It's not an excuse to never leave home though. From bring ...