Zero Waste Shower Curtain Options for a Healthier Home

While shower curtains are found in many households around the world, according to the Center for Health, Environment & Justice, some of them are quietly releasing chemicals into the air that could be harmful to our health. Shower curtains that contain PVC have been found to release over 100 different volatile organic compounds into the … Read more

Best Eco-Friendly Toilet Cleaners (Non-Toxic & Zero Waste)

We all know that cleaning the toilet is not the most glamorous chore, but it’s essential for minimizing the spread of germs and protecting your family’s health. You may also have been lead to believe that only the harshest cleaning products, such as bleach and traditional toilet bowl cleaners, will do the job properly. However, … Read more

Eco-Friendly Beach Essentials for Sustainable Summer Fun!

We all look forward to summer vacations and days soaking up the sun on beautiful beaches. But did you stop to think about the fact that the majority of traditional beach gear is made from plastics and materials that result in harmful waste for the environment? Plastics and microplastics can be found littering beaches, rivers … Read more

Best Non-Toxic Baby Swings and Bouncers

Having a newborn baby is a rewarding, yet often tiring experience. Sometimes you just need to put that little love monster down for a few minutes, somewhere close, in a safe place where you’ll know they’ll be secure & snug. But safety isn’t always as apparent as you may think. While baby swings and bouncers … Read more

Best Wooden Baby Gyms (Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Play Gyms)

Baby activity gyms, especially a Montessori-aligned baby gym, stimulate your baby’s interest and senses, safely promoting cognitive development, hand-eye coordination, and independence while providing hours of engagement and entertainment.  In addition, with mobile sensory accessories available within your baby’s reach, play gyms help strengthen your baby’s neck, back, arms, and shoulders for overall physical and … Read more

Best Books on Sustainable Fashion

The existence of fast fashion has become common knowledge. We might all think that we know what it means, but do we really know what the day-to-day impact of the sweatshop is on a developing economy and its people? How about the true cost of the fashion system? And perhaps most importantly, do we know what we … Read more

How to Build an Ethical Wardrobe That Will Last

Establishing a tried-and-true ethical wardrobe that you can wear and enjoy for years to come is a wonderful way to reduce consumption. Read on to learn why purchasing clothing willy nilly is damaging and how to find pieces that really suit your needs.  I don’t usually tell people I’m a “minimalist,” not because I don’t believe in … Read more

My Green Goals for the New Year

The start of the new year is a great time to reflect on what you value. What goodness do you want to call out in your life this year? Where do you know you could improve if you could only get your head on straight? Do you have any green goals? I don’t think enough people … Read more

How to Use the Sharing Economy to Buy Less

Investing in the sharing economy is an incredible way to curb your consumption while saving a ton of money on items you’ll only use occasionally. I’ve listed a ton of sharing resources, so take notes! This last summer, Josh and I had the incredible opportunity to enjoy an Alaska cruise with Josh’s entire family, as a … Read more