If you’re like me, you’re constantly looking for ways to replace everyday items with non-plastic alternatives. I originally started with some of the easier-to-replace items around the house like soaps and shampoos but soon started looking elsewhere in other areas of my life for items to swap out. I soon set my eyes on one … Read more
When we set off on our zero waste journey, the last things on our minds were zero waste, green pillows. While we don’t adhere to the 2 year recommendation for replacing pillows, the time came to replace ours earlier this year. Since starting our zero waste journey, as we’ve had to replace things, we’ve looked … Read more
The Principals of a Circular Economy The circular economy is a way to bring our current economy and consumption habits into a more sustainable cycle. As an alternative to the traditional linear economy, in which resources and goods are produced without thought for how they will discarded or recycled after being used once or for … Read more
The Kitchen: Where Sustainability Starts When it comes to reducing your footprint, the kitchen is an easy and logical place to start. You can create a lot of waste in the kitchen but you also have the opportunity to offset all of that waste. Between the food you choose to bring into your house to … Read more
With the world slowly returning to normal, travel is on the rise and as a whole we are also becoming more eco-conscious. People are searching for ways to make their travels more sustainable and a new breed of sustainable travelers is taking shape. Sustainable travelers are looking to continue exploring the world while making an … Read more
Introduction Earth Day is a yearly event that is celebrated on April 22nd. The goal of the Earth Day is to make people more aware of the environment and to take action in order to protect it. This day was first celebrated in 1970, by US Senator Gaylord Nelson after he watched the documentary “Silent … Read more
Tips for going green and being more sustainable at home Climate change is real – and its damaging effects on our day-to-day life are becoming more prominent with each passing year. It is becoming increasingly important for each of us to do our best to focus on sustainability in our personal lives and go green … Read more
What is the difference between carbon neutral and net zero? In order to lessen the effects of global warming and slow down the ramification humans have on our planet, net-zero must be achieved on a global scale by 2050. What is the difference between the carbon neutral and net zero and what do those two … Read more
By now, we’ve probably all heard that we need to reduce our carbon footprint for the sake of the planet. However, sometimes it can be overwhelming trying to find exactly what we should do, which steps are the most important, and, importantly, where to start. We have carefully compiled 16 ways for you to reduce … Read more
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