Is your bathroom in need of a refresh? Decluttering your bathroom not only creates a clean and organized space but also contributes to a more eco-friendly lifestyle. By reducing waste, conserving resources, and making conscious choices, you can transform your bathroom into an oasis of sustainability. So let's dive in and discover how to declutter…
Ever feel like your stuff owns you instead of the other way around? You're not alone. Living in today's fast-paced world makes it easy for clutter to take over our lives. But, what if we told you that decluttering isn't just about reclaiming your mental space, but it could also be your pathway to a…
Internationally, the term and implementation of organic practices will vary from country-to-country. However, we can look to the United States and the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) as a fantastic case study into how standards and labeling criteria are set and regulated. As you will see, their criteria is something that has been honed…
When they were first invented, mobile phones were status symbols, only owned by the wealthy and elite. They were the size of large bricks or maybe even housed inside a briefcase making them a cumbersome yet coveted device to be able to call someone anywhere and anytime you wanted. Fast forward to today, and mobile…
There is so much that we want to provide for our beloved furry friends. We are constantly buying toys, grooming goodies, snacks, food, beds, etc. Unfortunately, given that there are millions of pets around the world and that many of these items contain plastic, our animals are a major source of pollution. There are ways…
By the time you sit down and have a sip of your morning coffee chances are you have already fired off a couple of text messages for work or to mates. You have likely already checked your email and maybe sent a few responses. Now you are likely scrolling through your feed on one of…
Needless to say, kids love balloons.
From changing their voice by inhaling the helium to popping them up in the air to avoid a floor made of “lava,” balloons have probably added loads of entertainment to your special occasions in the past.
But if you’re becoming more sensitive to the amount of waste you produce,…
The Problem with Pens
Millions of pens are produced every year. However, the combination of plastic, metal, and ink used to create these pens makes them harmful to the environment and difficult to recycle.
Fortunately, there are several companies offering more eco-friendly pens. While completely sustainable pens are nonexistent, the market is expanding and there…
Do you know what’s in your feminine products?
In many countries, companies that manufacture pads and tampons are not required by law to list their product ingredients. However, the Women’s Environmental Network estimates that most period products are made of 90% plastic, including polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyester.
Because period products are considered medical waste, we…
Hold on, what makes a cup of tea “eco-friendly?”
Well, what makes anything eco-friendly?
As always, we want to support businesses that are committed to reducing their impact on the environment. It’s still hard to find completely carbon neutral, zero-waste products, but there are several factors to consider when deciding how “eco-friendly” a product is. …