Sustainable living made easy
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There’s no getting around it. If you own a dog, you’re going to be picking up a lot of poop. Scooping poop isn’t anyone’s favorite task, but for eco-conscious dog owners, it can present an environmental dilemma. You have to get rid of it somehow, but finding an eco-friendly way to pick up dog poop … Read more
Friends, today I’m going to let you in on one of my best meal planning tips. It’s Google Sheets! a.k.a. Google’s handy version of Microsoft Excel. Google Sheets has been absolutely instrumental in helping me refine my grocery shopping process and ensuring I no longer buy ingredients I don’t need. As a result, we waste far less … Read more
The Ultimate Guide to Eco-Friendly Gloves for Every Purpose Gloves are something we use all the time—whether it’s for cleaning, gardening, cooking, staying warm in the winter, or keeping things hygienic. But did you know that most gloves out there are not great for the environment? Many are made from plastic, synthetic rubber, or other … Read more
In a world increasingly aware of its environmental footprint, even the smallest choices can make a significant impact. One such decision is the type of phone case you use. Most phone cases are made from plastic, which contributes to pollution and waste. Fortunately, sustainable and eco-friendly phone cases are now widely available, providing stylish, protective, … Read more
I can easily say that the single most intimidating thing to me about zero waste used to be composting. I think part of the issue was this idea that compost just happens (which to my more process-oriented mind sounds like magic). click here for Affiliate Disclosure Today, I’m a lot less freaked out by composting. I’ve learned … Read more
Ziploc bags – love ’em or hate ’em, there’s no denying that these flexible, zippable bags are an ingenious invention. Created by a Dane in the 1950s and further developed by two great Romanian industrialists, by the 1970s the Ziploc bag had become a beloved American staple. In solving food storage problems, however, Ziploc bags … Read more
Is your life turning out the way you want it to? Not to get too heavy, but this is a question that has been on my mind a lot lately as I see “January 1st” creeping closer and closer on my calendar… Am I becoming what I want to become? This entire week I’ve been itching … Read more
This homemade zero waste toothpaste recipe is easy to make, tastes delicious, and works just as well as any conventional toothpaste on the market! Toothpaste is one of those products that Josh and I used to go through like wildfire. I have sensitive teeth, so conventional brands often bothered me. We’d try a couple, then ditch them, or … Read more
When filling out your wardrobe, look to ethically made men’s clothing for pieces that will keep you cozy – both physically and karmically – for years to come. Fall. My favorite time of year. It’s getting cold outside, the leaves are browning and falling off, and it’s time to start pulling out your coziest sweaters … Read more
We all know that buying and wearing ethical clothing is the right thing to do. But ethical, more often than not, also translates to expensive. Luckily, with the rise in demand, there are starting to be more options than ever in the affordable ethical clothing range. I’ve tracked down a massive 4o brands who not only … Read more