Are there any cost savings of cloth napkins over single use cheap paper napkins? After all, paper napkins are incredibly inexpensive. And this is one of the main complaints I hear about being sustainable: it’s too expensive. I’ve struggled to understand this, because truly being sustainable means using what you have, not purchasing things you […]
Our global food system needs improvements. Find out what you can do to help us make them.
2021 is on it’s way, people. She’ll be here shortly! I promise. In the meantime, take a breath, then start doling out goodbyes to 2020’s varied dumpster fires and make room for an incredible 2021! And may I suggest you consider celebrating with new year resolutions to be more sustainable? The great thing about resolutions […]
the right eco-friendly gift is hard to come by Well, now we’re getting frantic in our eco-friendly gift search, aren’t we? Christmas is two weeks away, and you haven’t found the perfect gift for everyone yet. Christmas is tough. On the one hand, it’s so much fun to buy gifts for people. On the other […]
There is a growing trend of vegetarianism throughout the world. About 6% of Americans say that they have a meatless diet, and more and more people are reducing their meat consumption. This is normalizing conversation about the merits of a plant-based diet, while bringing specific diet names, such as vegan, pescatarian, and flexitarian, into our […]
Reducing your meat intake doesn’t have to be complex, inconvenient, or unsatisfying. Here are 10 tips to reducing meat and still loving your meals.
why you should consider vegetarian thanksgiving alternatives Are you looking for vegetarian Thanksgiving alternatives for turkey this year? Thanksgiving dinner has its recognizable, traditional dishes. It may be difficult to vary these recipes and appease everyone, but as we learn more about plant-based diets and the consequences of meat-heavy diets, more people are making a […]
california wildfires break records this season California wildfires are severe this season. Around 70,000 people were ordered to evacuate Orange County to escape the Silverado Wildfire, which has burned over 2,000 acres. Over 22 square miles have burned from the Blue Ridge Fire near the Santa Ana Mountains. More than 8,200 wildfires have broken out […]
Being an Eco-Friendly Consumer Being an eco-friendly consumer doesn’t necessarily have to involve a high level of knowledge, skill, or sacrifice. I’m going to break it down into three very simple steps. If you can remember to do these, while making purchasing decisions and beyond, you will greatly reduce your footprint. THINK Before you do […]