Working towards a zero-waste lifestyle is easy, we promise. Contrary to popular belief, transitioning to a zero-waste lifestyle doesn’t mean kicking your garbage can to the curb and turning your backyard into a compost pile. While we don’t totally hate the idea of that, we’re here to provide some easy (and fun!) ways to dip your toe into… Read More »
Winter produce needs more appreciation. We’re here to provide it! One of the easiest ways to lead a more sustainable lifestyle is to buy in-season produce— bonus points if it’s local! When you go to any regular grocery store, the vast majority of the produce that you see is actually out-of-season and, is therefore, also imported. Many people… Read More »
With a new year comes a new emphasis on making positive changes. One of our favorite new year’s resolutions is to be greener than we were the previous year. Our planet’s health is so important, yet, our home is so often left out of new year’s resolutions. This year, we encourage everyone to pledge to help our planet… Read More »
It might still be summer, but we all know how how quickly time will fly between now and arriving back at the school gates… that is, if you haven’t started school already! Back to school shopping can be as as hard on morale as it is on your wallet. However, it doesn’t have to be. We have our… Read More »
In June we celebrated Seattle’s decision to become the first major city to pass a ban on plastic straws. Shortly after that news broke, global coffee magnate Starbucks announced plans to nix their iconic plastic green straws by 2020. While these actions may seem too small to make a difference at first, Seattle and Starbucks are both fully… Read More »
Disposable plates, utensils, and cups are so tempting to use and that’s why they’re subsequently at every summer BBQ you attend. Yes, they cut back on dishes to wash. Yes, they are cheap and come in large quantities. And, yes, they are incredibly uninspiring and seriously pollute our landfills. It’s time they lost their place at the table.… Read More »
It’s Earth Month, which is a great time to think about the little things we do every day that might have a big impact on the environment. Whether you are dedicated to reducing waste in every aspect of your life, or simply hoping to make minor changes this month, we’ve put together 6 things you can easily do… Read More »
