Sustainable living made easy
wendyj 
Silicone can be found in a lot of products these days. It’s used to manufacture contact lenses, cooking utensils, baby products, medicines, it can be used for certain types of insulation, and utilized as an adhesive too. But what exactly is it? Is silicone eco-friendly, or is it bad for the environment? A short answer … Read more
This morning, bright and painfully early, Josh and I are braving Denver International Airport. As a gift to our families, we will be spending the holidays in Washington state and splitting our time between the east side and the west side. We are so excited! I love airports, packing and everything about traveling. My motto is: be prepared, be yourself, and … Read more
I love snacks. In fact, I’d eat nothing but snacks given half a chance! And while at home it’s easy enough to grab a handful of nuts or dish up a big scoop of hummus with some crackers, finding zero waste snack ideas on the road can be a whole different story. I’ll admit, convenience … Read more
If you’re an avid gardener, you probably already have a pile lying around, and if you’re a new plant owner, you’ll see how easy it is to amass a collection of what almost all plants come in these days: non-environmentally-friendly pots. It’s a shame that plants, which are so natural and beneficial, come in materials … Read more
In the current climate, many of us are making small yet significant changes to our ways of life in order to benefit the planet and humanity. However, while eating less meat and walking to work are both admirable and effective steps towards a greener future, one seemingly insignificant product sitting in your bathroom could be … Read more
I love a good notebook. For journaling, to use as an organizer for day-to-day tasks, and simply to sketch or jot down any ideas I may have throughout the day. It’s the ultimate multi-tasker! A paper notebook can help unleash creativity on so many levels, but how do you find the best sustainable notebooks on … Read more
There are endless uses for a durable, ethical backpack, whether that’s camping, hiking, or simply trekking your work-from-home gear to the nearest coffee shop with an outdoor patio. If you’re back at the office or returning to school soon, why not treat yourself to a cute, environmentally friendly bag that will hold all your essentials … Read more
Yesterday, 71,511 people had signed the #BeRecycled pledge, committing themselves to reducing household waste and recycling more. Today, I did the same! The current recycling rate in the United States is a mere 34%. This means that more than two thirds of all recyclables produced in the States are being unnecessarily tossed in the landfill, with no eventual breakdown … Read more
I have never been one to run to the medicine cabinet as soon as I get sick. (heck, I’m even stingy with Tylenol.) But it’s not because I’m a disbeliever in modern medicine; I’ve just found that many of the medicines we rely on to curb cold and flu symptoms are just cover-ups. In the … Read more
A good skin care routine always includes an exfoliation step, to get rid of dead skin cells and dirt and allow moisturizer to be more easily absorbed. A natural, sustainable loofah, dried from gourds, has been used for well over a hundred years to scrub our skin, but plastic bath poufs have become the more popular … Read more