The state of the fashion industry can discourage those who want to live an eco-friendly lifestyle. But that doesn’t mean you have to feel guilty every time you go to get dressed. It just means using a little more strategy when we pick out our clothes. That’s why I’ve collected my favorite tips for creating a sustainable wardrobe.
Eco-Friendly Kitchen Upgrades To Try Out
The kitchen is one of the largest consumers of water and energy in a home. As such, there are plenty of opportunities to decrease your carbon footprint with the right remodels. To ensure that the heart of your home is as energy-efficient as possible, here are some eco-friendly kitchen upgrades to try out.
6 worthwhile upgrades for an energy-efficient House
Energy-efficient homes are built to conserve energy in a number of ways. They have features to reduce the amount of energy you use, prevent energy waste and heat transfer, and prioritize clean energy use.
The Zero Waste Hierarchy: The Key to Making Eco-Friendly Decisions
Guest post: Shannon Bergstrom
The more we know about a product, the better we can assess if it falls in line with our eco-efforts—its production method, what it is made of, the company’s values, etc. And one tool that can help with our evaluation process, as well as assist in assessing our everyday habits, is the zero waste hierarchy.
45 Ways to Reduce Waste (2020 update)
THIS IS MY 2020 UPDATE!
Serenade sustainable beauty: giveaway
Clearwaters giveaway: Slippers that fight plastic pollution
Meet the world's first slipper that's helping to fight plastic pollution
How to Travel More Sustainably
When you're thinking about booking a vacation for you and your family, it can often feel like you need to put all attempts at a sustainable, or eco-friendly, lifestyle on hold. Not so! While you may not be able to duplicate your at-home habits (composting!) there are definitely ways to continue to act sustainably, repurpose and upcycle while travelling. Here are a few ways to ensure that you're able to enjoy a vacation while still choosing to protect the environment and reduce your waste.
Wooden Watches: A Unique Spring Accessory
WIN A $100 GIFT CARD FROM JORD WOODEN WATCHES
Sustainable pet care: 5 ways to get started
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Written by Nat Smith, Rover.com community member. Rover is the nation's largest network of 5-star pet sitters and dog walkers. |
If you're a dog owner and also trying to find ways to reduce packaging and plastic waste, this post is for you! As Nat Smith (from Rover) points out, do-it-yourself treats and toys are not only a great way to cut down on packaging: sustainable pet care can also save your money and improve the quality of your pet’s life. What could be better? Here are five ideas from Nat:
What’s pearly white and green all over? Tom’s of Maine toothpaste!
Earth Day 2017
Fab Green Energy
Flowers for Dreams: Low-waste, ethical and beautiful.
45 ways to make less trash.
At the beginning of 2016, I committed to trimming my waste. After years of using this blog to gently reinforce the message that mindless consumerism is a problem, I decided to take off the gloves. Inspired by the zero-waste movement, I joined Be Zero's #makelesstrash2016 challenge and declared my intention for the year: to trim my waste. Because we are literally consuming ourselves. And we need to wake up.
Trimming my waste: Week 45 (The Denier-in-Chief)
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Cartoon credits: Zapiro and Green Humour |
Since my last post, the USA elected a climate-denier as the next President. We will soon have the embarrassing honor of being the only major nation on Earth led by someone who rejects climate science (although that hasn't always been the case). If you know anything about me or this blog, I don't have to explain to you why I've felt paralyzed for a while. I wrote and rewrote reactions but never published them. Then I thought of saying nothing because I try to keep this blog light. Then I calmed down.
Winners! Green Traveler giveaway
If you missed the Green Traveler giveaway, it's not too late to back the Kickstarter and get one at a significant discount.
1. Teresa P.
2. Rachel
3. Katy SkipTheBag
Don't waste your vote: Week 41
- November 8 is about more than the presidential race
- There are LOTS of ballot measures related to environmental protection
- Do a little research and use your vote to elect representatives who will fight for the air you breath
Week 40 Giveaway! (My Green Traveler)
I'm 40 weeks into my challenge to trim my waste and I'm so happy to be able to celebrate with an EPIC zero-waste giveaway. Really. Sometimes an idea comes along and it just makes sense. That's what I thought when I first saw My Green Traveler on Instagram. They just launched their Kickstarter and I have THREE of these amazing containers to give away.
Trimming my waste: Week 35 (low-waste eating cont.)
Week 35 goals:
1. Shop cleaner. Eat cleaner.
2. Boost my immune system
Last week I explained how and why I've committed to eating differently. This week, a little insight into what I'm eating, how I'm feeling, weight loss and lots of links in case you want to try any of this yourself. Then I'll take a break from blogging about food. Just to be clear: I'm not "on diet". If you do want / need to shed pounds, this will work. But that's not why I'm doing it.