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I'm all fired up...🔥 Earlier today, a fairly well-known influencer in the sustainability space promoted and praised a brand for its refillability and how it cuts down on waste. But I've talked about how sustainability buzzwords can lead us down a path of greenwashing in the past, and this brand is a PRIME example. So let's talk about why it's so problematic and why I'm so fired up.
We’ve all experienced the let-down of plugging in a strand of lights to hang for the holidays only to discover half of them are totally burnt out. In the past, maybe we’ve just tossed those strands into the trash can and moved on with our day, but now we’re EcoWarriors and we know there’s got to be a better way. And there absolutely is.
There's something that's been on my mind for a while and I think it's time that I finally try to put it into words and share it with you. I don't want to be the “sustainable alternative to Amazon.” This is something that has been circulating in the zero waste shop space for quite a while now, so let's talk about it.
Along with Thanksgiving comes the inevitable bustle of Black Friday. It’s busy, it’s loud, it’s manipulative, and it’s wasteful. So this week, if you’re finding yourself tempted to buy something for the sale price, ask yourself these questions first...
It’s officially that time of year when the leaves are changing color and starting to fall onto our lawns. As they start to accumulate over the grass, you may be tempted to rake them all up into piles, toss them in some bags, and leave them on the curb for trash pickup. But is that really the best way to manage the increased [natural] debris? Let's talk about it!
As we come upon the time of year that’s become characterized by overconsumption and the overwhelming messaging that we must give our loved ones physical gifts, I was recently reminded of the absolute best tip I can offer for how to live more sustainably...
Can you believe we’re less than one week out from Halloween?? You’ve probably started thinking about which candies you’re gonna hand out this year, and since you’re an EcoWarrior, you’re probably also super aware of all of the waste that comes with this annual tradition. So today, I’ve compiled six eco-friendly Trick-or-Treat options for you as we near Halloween night.
One of my favorite zero waste tools for deep cleaning? An old bamboo toothbrush. I mean, we gotta brush our teeth anyway, right? So today I'm sharing some of my favorite ways to reuse bamboo toothbrushes around the house once they're retired from cleaning our teeth.
Two weeks ago, I shared my top 7 reasons to switch to shampoo and conditioner bars. They’re some of my favorite, easy, zero waste swaps, but if you’ve never used them before, you may not know the best ways to take care of them. So today I’m sharing five ways to care for bar soaps and make them last as long as possible.
If you’re anything like me, one of the first zero waste swaps you heard of was shampoo and conditioner bars. But sometimes the idea of switching from a liquid bottle of shampoo from Target to a sustainable, package free shampoo bar can be a bit uncomfy. So today, I sat down and made a list of seven reasons I love shampoo and conditioner bars, and why they’re such a great swap to keep your bathroom waste free ✌️
If you ever feel like your actions don't matter, let me tell you a story. Because this life lesson was hugely impactful for my own sustainability journey, including how I structured A Drop in the Ocean and this blog.