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How many pens do you have at home? 10? 20? 50? Multiply this by billions of people, and that’s a lot of pens being used, and a lot of pens destined for the trash. Back in 2005, BIC – a single brand – celebrated its 100 billionth sale. Just imagine where we are now. Plastic … Read more
Happy Valentine’s Day, world! This year, Josh and I are saving our little celebration until the day’s festivities have passed, in favor of a little quiet time together. And while I’m not one to say no to a thoughtful gift like these, we are avoiding presents this year and opting for quality time instead. Now, Valentine’s … Read more
Experts agree: if you want to help kids learn, read to them. According to the report Becoming A Nation of Readers, reading aloud is “the single most important activity” for cultivating successful readers, and there are plenty of studies that show how reading contributes to children’s academic success. Even when children are too young to … Read more
If you’re already trying to reduce your waste at home, odds are Christmas is causing somewhat of a concern. It’s no secret that the holidays are the most wasteful time of the year in America. Get this: Americans throw away 25% more trash during the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Years than any other time of … Read more
Christmas is easily my favorite holiday. I adore the holiday vibe – gorgeous, sparkling decorations everywhere, quality time with friends and family, and the goodies. Of course the goodies. However, Christmas music has never been at the top of my list. To be honest, I’m a little over it! It tends to be overplayed and oversimplified, … Read more
Did you know that 80% of all ingredients in US beauty products have never been tested for safety? Read on for tips on how to determine whether or not an item is safe, and open your eyes to the world of natural beauty products. A few years ago, I came across an article that described the … Read more
Getting reconnected with nature is a natural way to realign yourself with the cause of conservation. Read on for exclusive hiking advice from my dear friend and Pacific Northwest travel blogger, Emily Mandagie of TheMandagies.com! My husband and I are extremely blessed to live at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. When the weather is good, … Read more
As Josh and I have getting “the lay of the land” on transitioning to a Zero Waste lifestyle, it’s become clear that our position is relatively unique. Most well-known Zero Waste gurus are lucky to live in areas that support their goals and often fall into one of two camps: Affluent, urban individuals with multitudes … Read more
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
“An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “Conquering Self-Centeredness” This past holiday weekend, my husband and I visited the Denver Zoo to learn about the organization’s conservation efforts and to see Washed … Read more