Looking for the best sustainable and eco friendly gifts for him (or the person in your life who identifies as male) on your list this year? I’ve done alllllll of the leg work for you in scouring tons of eco-friendly and sustainable websites to find the cutest, most green gifts I could find to save… Read More 65+ eco friendly gifts for him
Looking for the best sustainable and eco friendly gifts for everyone on your list this year? I’ve done alllllll of the leg work for you in scouring tons of eco-friendly and sustainable websites to find the cutest, most green gifts I could find to save you time and energy. What you will find: over 100… Read More Over 100 of the best sustainable and eco friendly gifts for 2020
According to Hallmark, 1.3 billion holiday cards sent EACH YEAR in the US. And since that stat is coming from one of the most well-known card companies, I believe it. According to the USPS, average card costs range between $2 – $4, which means that Americans spend a lot of money on cards – many… Read More 30 places to find eco-friendly Christmas and holiday cards
When you embark on a low waste, clutter-free, or other lifestyle journey, one area that can be tricky to navigate is the holidays and gifts. You may wonder where to shop, what gifts to buy (or ask for), and in general, what to do. The topic in general may become quickly overwhelming and you end… Read More 37 places to shop for ethical and eco-friendly gifts
I. Love. Podcasts. Seriously, I love them. They have quickly replaced any radio show or music I listen to when driving. It doesn’t matter if I’m driving for 10 minutes or an hour, I load up one of my favorite podcasts and hit the road. I know I’m not alone. Research shows that over 60… Read More 60 of the best podcasts on sustainable living
A huge thank you to pip & grow for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. As a new parent, it can be hard (not to mention overwhelming) to sort through the hundreds of items we’re told we “need” in order to raise a baby. You may find yourself asking “what do I really… Read More Must have items for your minimalist baby registry (that also happen to be eco-friendly)
Menstruation and zero waste often don’t go hand in hand – at least not with conventional disposable products. But unless you’re into free bleeding (and some are!), you use something every cycle. When I first started my period (20-some years ago), the options I was aware of were disposable tampons and pads. Both, which I… Read More A master guide for a zero waste period: the what, the why, and the how (with a FAQ section)
Ahh, summer in the northern hemisphere. Sun, blue skies, and picnics/BBQs. And I’m going to guess, if you’re like my family, and since COVID, we’ve been having a lot more (socially distanced) picnics and BBQs with family and friends – as that’s one way we can all get together safely. However, not only are picnics… Read More 6 Tips for a Zero Waste Picnic and BBQ (with an itemized checklist)
I first wrote this post in November of 2017 – two months after my family and I started our zero waste journey. I was surprised to find that even at two months, I was already saving our family over $25 a month with just a few simple zero waste swaps. I am now updating this… Read More Super Easy Zero Waste Swaps That are Saving us Over $1200 A Year
In the era of COVID-19, we’ve been seeing a lot of headlines and regulations against reusable items. Coffee shops not accepting reusable mugs, bulk bins being shut down, retailers not accepting reusable bags. And for good reason: the COVID-19 virus is scary and with it being super contagious, no one wants to take any chances. … Read More Making the Case for Eco-Friendly Reusables (during a time they’re the enemy)
