The best books on sustainable living act as great references, but also as great gifts, inspiration, and decoration. Whatever the reason you’re searching, let us help with some of our favorites. In order to save materials and emissions from production and shipping, we recommend reading on an eReader. (I haven’t left home without my Kindle […]
Bad news on the biodegradable balloons. They don’t exist. Now that that’s out of the way, however, learn why this product is bogus, and what you can use instead so your event still pops. Skip right to the ideas. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy something after clicking a link on this […]
Who among us hasn’t heard the sad stories of majestic sea turtles choking to death on the millions of plastic straws that have made their way to our oceans. While one plastic straw doesn’t seem like much cause for concern, when you think about how many add up over time, (we know they take hundreds […]
Looking for some options for a DIY compost bin? Check out these great options for one, two, and three bin compost plans. Be sure to read to the end for tips for making the best possible compost, and ideas for nixing the plans altogether and free-styling a compost system that works for you. Disclosure: This […]
Bokashi composting – aka indoor composting – isn’t technically composting at all. It’s a fermentation process that’ll turn your food waste into black gold for your garden. I’ve been giving this process a test run for four months, and am here to give you the review. The good, the bad, and the smelly of Bokashi […]
Orange Peel Vinegar is a helpful addition to your green cleaning tool belt. The power of vinegar and a fresh citrus scent. Best of all, it’s incredibly easy to make. We first mentioned this citrus infused vinegar in this Zero Waste Juicing post. Truth be told, we didn’t give it the accolades it deserves, buried […]
If you’re all about making your own cleaning products, do I have the workhorse for you! Here’s how to make the best homemade degreaser using products you already have laying around your house. And if you’re popping over here after checking out our zero-waste juicing ideas, you’re really going to feel like a sustainable superstar, […]
The juicer has become one of my favorite kitchen appliances. Left to my own devices, I’ll survive on chicken nuggets and peanut butter like a stubborn toddler, so extra nutrients are critical. And the taste is a bonus! At first, I tossed the pulp in the compost bin, but I wanted to figure out what […]
If you’re looking to banish plastic from your bathroom, your dental care routine is a great place to start. We could wrap the Earth four times with the plastic toothbrushes the US is adding to landfills this year. I think we can all agree it’s past time to find a sustainable toothbrush. What luck! These […]
The Keurig. It’s a modern day battle of convenience versus catastrophe (at least environmentally). Enter: biodegradable K-cups. The machine that was designed to allow users to brew one single cup of coffee with a tidy ease was too good to be true for the planet. Anyone who’s used one of these things at home or […]