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…
Have you ever daydreamed about minimalist living? Looked around you and wished you could see your horizontal surfaces? That all that STUFF would go away? Multi-purpose products are a key to living with less.
Going green doesn’t have to happen all at once. (See my post on creating sustainable habits.) Below are a few easy actions you can consider to be more sustainable, especially if you are just starting out. 1. use a reusable water bottle Yeah yeah. Boring, I know. You probably could have guessed it would be…
Have you ever heard people complain about Leonardo DiCaprio and his private jet trips? Critics certainly like to point out that famous people have these expensive, carbon-emitting toys, but still preach the magnitude of climate change. I get it. I understand the fiery response to the hypocrisy. But I also understand that criticisms like this…
granola: (noun.) a person that eats healthy food, supports the protection of the environment, and cares for the health and well-being of the planet and people through sustainable practices. May also be known as a hippie. guilty granola: (a more specific noun) a person with intentions of eating healthy food, protecting the environment, and making…
The thought of creating a completely sustainable lifestyle can feel overwhelming. Zero waste. Minimalism. Veganism. Off-grid living. Because they seem so extreme, and require a great deal of work, self-disciple or lifestyle change, this can deter people from starting their sustainable journeys. So we do it different at the guilty granola.