Going Zero Waste

Last Updated on April 25, 2024 Did you know it’s estimated that a woman will use approximately 11,400 pads throughout her lifetime? Each of these pads are disposable, which means they end up in...

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Last Updated on April 23, 2024 Do you read the tags on your clothing? It’s a good idea to get into the habit of it: Doing this can tell you what materials your clothing is made from, and where ...

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Last Updated on April 18, 2024 One of the most sustainable things you can do is just use what you have. That pertains to clothing items too: Simply shopping your closet first can make a big impac...

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Last Updated on April 22, 2024 I love entertaining and throwing parties. In fact, I was hosting dinner parties for my friends in high school. During my senior year in high school, my final projec...

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Last Updated on April 12, 2024 You’ve probably heard the term “going green” before: But what exactly does it mean? And is there a difference between going green and being sustainable?  Not...

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Last Updated on March 29, 2024 You’ve probably heard of silicone before: It’s in houseware, sealants, and medical devices. Think silicone baking molds, silicone utensil sets, etc.   But what...

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Last Updated on March 22, 2024 Did you know each year over 1 billion plastic bottles of body wash enter the garbage and recycling stream? Only 5-6% of plastic gets recycled, and it’s typically ...

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Last Updated on March 14, 2024 Have you ever come in contact with a burlap bag? Congratulations: You’ve probably met jute! While burlap can be made from hemp, flax, or synthetic materials, the ...

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Last Updated on March 12, 2024 Most babies have more sensitive skin than adults, as their skin hasn’t fully developed yet. The protective hydrolipidic film is still very thin, which makes infan...

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Last Updated on February 29, 2024 According to EWG, “fragrance” or “parfum” on a product label represents an undisclosed mixture of various scent chemicals and ingredients used as fragran...

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