You may have heard that one of the best ways to be a more conscious consumer is to simply buy less....

The first time I thought about my impact on the planet in a real way was in college. What I mean...

As the leaves make their yearly transition to reds and yellows, it’s important to still keep green on your mind. I...

As summer draws to a close, we transition to a season of binders and pencils. Middle schoolers begin to whip out...

When people think about reducing waste, it seems like “buying less” is not always the first thought that comes to mind....

So you’ve heard about Plastic Free July and you want to take part, but your stomach is sinking as you realize...

Mother’s Day always seems to sneak up on me. Easter ends and I think “ok, we’ve got a while until the...

Forming sustainable habits takes time, patience, and sometimes a little help from your phone. I’ll fully admit, I have a love...

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...

Adopting conscious practices at home is one thing, adopting them on the go is a whole other challenge. After all, it’s...

If you’re dreaming of a lush green garden, but think you don’t have the space to make it a reality, I...

How many times have you tried to form (or break) a habit and failed? I’ll wait while you count. If you’re...

A happy kitchen makes for a happy household. I say that because so much of our lives revolve around our kitchens....

Valentine’s Day—it’s all about love. Love for your partner, your friends, even yourself. But what about the earth? Balloons that don’t...

Accessibility has been and continues to be a difficult challenge when it comes to sustainable living. Once upon a time you...

How can you avoid plastic waste at the grocery store? It sounds like an impossible feat. After all, from the containers...

When I ask people what their biggest struggle is with sustainable living, the response I most commonly hear is “convenience.” Convenience...

New year, new planet, am I right? If there’s anything climate-related to be taken from this past year, it’s that it’s...

As a child (and sometimes even as an adult) there’s nothing like the adrenaline rush of tearing the wrapping paper off...

The most infamous shopping day of the year—Black Friday. Retailers train all year for it, and some consumers too. In fact,...

The word “vegan” can be intimidating. For some it may trigger images of of bland tofu, meatless burgers, and cheese that...

I’ve always found it ironic that the unofficial mascot of Thanksgiving is a turkey. Sure, it’s the traditional main dish, but...

Thanksgiving—it’s a holiday I (and probably many of you) associate more with food comas than sustainability. After all, each kilo of...

When you hear the word “pumpkin” do you think of Halloween, fall decor, or food? Or maybe you just think of...

It’s a common misconception that what’s sustainable for the planet is not sustainable for your wallet. But I’m here with some...

We’ve all been there—we buy that carton of fresh strawberries, we daydream of the smoothies we’ll make, the salads, maybe we’ll...

If you consistently cook for someone other than just yourself then you know it’s typically pretty hard to please everyone with...

1.4 billion tons. That’s the amount of food that gets thrown away every year. Why does this matter? Doesn’t it just...

There is a lot of chatter on the world wide web when it comes to the effects of candles on human...

If you’re looking to incorporate some easy sustainable swaps into your life there is no better place to start than with...

Low waste living can seem intimdating to a beginner – you have to start thinking about your carbon footprint, where your...

Have you ever finished an epic cleaning spree only to be left with a trash can full of paper towels, dirty...

There’s something about living in a clean, calm space, that is so satisfying. However, getting to that space often involves a...

So, we’re not professionals in the gym. Our forte is running (it’s free, low-waste, you can be at one with nature,...

Alright, so who is pumped to start going to the gym everyday at 5:00 AM in a polar vortex? Not us,...