Somewhere along the way you heard that phthalates were bad news. And you’re right, they are. But beyond that, you may not know much about them. So, this is meant to give you a quick, easy to read guide, so you know what phthalates are, where they are found, and some consequences to their exposure-…
China has announced ambitious goals for reducing their contribution to global carbon emissions. Can it change the world’s approach to energy?
sustainable marketing: the conundrum Sustainable marketing seems easy enough- highlight the sustainable attributes of your product, and you’re golden, right? Sustainability is the core of your values. It’s why you built this business. You’re selling sustainable products because you know that the world cannot continue with the status quo. Everyone else should know that and…
Longing for a sustainable hair care routine, and considering the “No Poo” method? There are plenty of reasons why you might consider giving up shampoo and conditioner. To reduce clutter of unused bottles. To save money. Maybe to skirt the disappointment of not getting promised results. Or to avoid the chemicals, toxins, pthalates and untested…
Homemade cleaners are inexpensive, effective and far safer than synthetic chemical cleaners that can be harmful to humans, pets and the environment. A DIY cleaning approach can make for a healthy, sustainable home, and is easy to implement once you know some of the tools you’ll need.
Get rid of that cling wrap! These are the easiest, fastest, cheapest diy beeswax wraps without resin. I break it down into the essentials, tell you my ‘lessons learned’ and let you know how you can make your wraps even better if you want to add some ‘nonessential’ steps.
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 noticed that health, spirituality, and sustainability seem to be linked? My theory is that once you delve into one fully, you cannot help but find the remaining two.
Plastic pollution is rampant. As you are reading this, look around. Identify the things that are made of plastic. Now, some of them may make sense- there aren’t great alternatives for them. But other items have alternatives that can eventually biodegrade in the right conditions, and not end up poisoning soils and water systems with…