Green EcoWarrior Resource Library

Hey there Green EcoWarrior! You want the most sustainable options available to you, but you’re not just gonna take anyone’s word for it. You know that greenwashing is oh-so-rampant and your skeptical eye has served you well. And you enjoy learning about sustainability, and how to live as lightly on this planet as you possibly can. These things light you up, not overwhelm you.

This curated library of blog posts has been personally tailored to your specific eco-superpower and will be updated as new posts are uploaded!

Featured Posts

Out of the hundreds of posts on our blog, these are our all-time favorites for our California Mussel Green EcoWarriors 🦪

Building and supporting a sharing economy is a critical component of zero waste living.

Buy Nothing Groups are truly the MVP of zero waste and sustainability. Through a Buy Nothing Group, you are simultaneously saving money, preventing resources from going to waste, and giving a big 'ol eff you to capitalism. There's truly no downside.

In this post:

  • What is a Buy Nothing Group and how does it work?
  • Why is joining a Buy Nothing Group better than donating to a thrift store?
  • What kinds of things can you get from (and give to) a Buy Nothing Group?
  • How do you find your local Buy Nothing Group?

Read the post!

This is my favorite way to keep myself on track with my sustainability goals.

Real talk - I know the "carbon footprint" was created by oil companies to get the heat off their backs. But I truly love calculating my ecological footprint each year. It reminds me what's within my control - and what's not - and how I can make the greatest impact for the planet in my own life.

In this post:

  • What is an ecological footprint?
  • What is biocapacity and why does it matter?
  • What's included in an ecological footprint calculation?
  • What is Earth Overshoot Day?
  • How do you calculate your ecological footprint?

It's time to get money out of the hands of billionaires.

The issues with Amazon and Amazon Prime run deeper than just overconsumption. From exploiting their workers to straight-up stealing from small businesses, Amazon's practices are anything but ethical.

In this post:

  • What's the impact of Amazon on the environment, small business, information accessibility, and society?
  • Does Amazon Prime actually save you money?
  • Actionable ways to kick the Amazon habit.
  • 13+ sustainable and ethical alternatives to Amazon.

Read the post!

Spotlight on Greenwashing

As a Green EcoWarrior, I know that you care deeply about making the best choices for yourself, your family, and our planet. I also know that greenwashing is every-freaking-where, and sometimes it's real dang sneaky. So I've pulled together my favorite posts on just how sneaky greenwashing can be, so you can be an absolute pro at spotting it and calling out the BS.

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A Drop in the Ocean Zero Waste Blog: What's the Impact of AI - Part 1

Over the next three weeks, we're doing a deep dive into every aspect of the impact of AI. Whether you're not quite sure what exactly AI is or how it works, are interested in the environmental impacts of AI, or looking for actions you can take to counteract those impacts, we're going to address all of those questions and so much more. Let's dive in with Part 1!

A Drop in the Ocean Zero Waste Blog: Weeds — Friend, Foe, or Food?

If you've ever found yourself gazing at your yard wondering, "How do I get rid of this weed?", but also care about biodiversity, climate change, and the natural environment as a whole — this post is for you. EcoWarrior Anna joins us for a guest post to answer all of the questions you never knew you had about managing common backyard weeds.

A Drop in the Ocean Zero Waste Blog: Composting — Gold For Your Garden: Why Composting Matters + How to Compost Wherever You Live

Composting is one of the coolest ways to reduce our impact on the planet. But how does composting work? Why should you compost? How do you get started? And then once you have compost, what do you do with it? EcoWarrior and ADITO Research Assistant, Fia, joins us to write a guest post on the subject.

A Drop in the Ocean Zero Waste Blog: Is hydropower green or greenwashing?

We all know alternative energy sources are great, right?! Here in the PNW we get a lot of our energy from hydropower, but how sustainable are dams and hydropower really? What are the pros and cons, and how can we make the most environmentally-friendly choices as consumers? EcoWarrior Robb joins us to write a guest post on the subject.

A Drop in the Ocean Zero Waste Blog: What is a Tool Library and Why Should You Join One?

You're already familiar with book libraries, but what about a tool library? How much money and storage space are we spending individually for a supply of tools only used occasionally? A tool library, or a "library of things," can help us all save money, reduce waste, and build community. But how do they work and how can you join one? EcoWarrior Kyla joins us to write a guest post on the subject.