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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
If you're dreaming of a lush green garden, but think you don't have the space to make it a reality, I encourage you to think again. All you need is a small balcony, or even just a windowsill, to flex your green thumb. And no, it won't be as difficult as ...
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