Why should you try your best to recycle your paper? There are many reasons why you should recycle paper. Here are a few of the most important ones: 1. Recycling saves energy and resources. It takes less energy to recycle paper than it does to make new paper from virgin materials. 2. Manufacturing recycled paper … Read more
Composting in small spaces is easier than you may think Apartment composting can be particularly challenging given the limited space you might have available to you. But don’t worry – there are options! Happily, people are becoming more and more environmentally conscious than ever before, leading to the desire for more green, sustainable, and eco … Read more
What are the 5 R’s of zero waste and how can you use them to achieve your sustainability goals? What are the 5 R’s of zero waste and why are they important? Living a sustainable lifestyle means making fundamental changes to everyday actions so that day in and day out you can do more to … Read more
Finding eco friendly clothes that are comfortable, as well as stylish and sustainable for your wardrobe and wallet, is not as difficult as it used to be. Nowadays, you can find favorite labels from yesteryear along with completely new organic clothing companies. Most brands are now trying to provide some sort of sustainable or green product lines … Read more
Have you even heard of the terms “Keeping up with the Joneses” or “lifestyle bloat”? Who are the Joneses in the first place? Why are we concerned about them? “Keeping up with the Joneses” is an idiom from the past that alludes to comparing oneself to others to ascertain one’s social position. How does this … Read more
The Best Online Second Hand & Thrift Stores For Current & Vintage Clothing We’ve all been there – scrolling through clothing items online or sifting through sale racks in-store. While the deals are tempting, they’re also contributing to the demand for new clothing items and supporting the fashion industry, which is one of the most … Read more
Given that humans have historically been consumers instead of replenishers of the Earth’s resources and ecosystems, it is critical to start utilizing our finite resources responsibly. By definition, sustainability is the capacity of current generations to meet their own needs without jeopardizing future generations’ ability to meet their own. International Institute for Sustainable Development describes … Read more
There are plenty of ways we can reduce our waste and be more sustainable during the holidays from thinking about and reflecting on how we can reduce waste in our kitchens and at the dining table to sharing our love of zero waste and sustainability with our friends and families.
Hopefully by now you’ve at least heard the term “greenwashing”. But what is it? Why should you care and why is it important to your zero waste journey?
Going zero waste is one of the most important and gratifying choices you can make for the world’s well-being on a personal level. Did you know that the typical home in the United States generates 4.4 pounds of garbage per day?