Hi everyone! I am Meagan, BLINQ’s Sustainability Manager. As I am sure you might know, we at BLINQ really care about our environment and my job here is to make sure that our brand is doing all that we can to have a positive impact on our environment— and doing it properly, no less. April is Earth Month… Read More »
When most people hear the words “single-use plastic,” they think of water bottles and straws. Unfortunately, we use much more plastic on a daily basis. We are a culture of convenience—literally anything and everything can be delivered to our doorstep in 24-48 hours. What comes with convenience is a ton of single-use and plastic packaging that can easily… Read More »
Here at BLINQ, April is our favorite time of year because it’s Earth Month! Earth Month is a celebration to honor our beautiful planet and to support healthy environmental practices. There are many ways to get involved and do your part this Earth Month before Earth Day on April 22 and we’ve gathered some of our favorites for… Read More »
Spring is here! To help you get ready for the season, we’re going to break down the art of composting. So what is composting anyway? We’re glad you asked! Many of you have heard of composting and may think it’s just a pile of dirt that people have in a bin or in their backyard. That’s true. Compost… Read More »
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 »
