Stressed, broke, overwhelmed, and feeling a bit Grinchy about the impending holidays? We’re here to help with tips to reduce stress and expenses and, most importantly, to help you reduce waste during this year’s holiday season. 1. Trim the List Rather than buying gifts for every single one of your siblings, in-laws, friends, and co-workers, try adopting a Secret Santa […]
One of the most important aspects of living more sustainably is making the conscious decision to simply consume less; practicing conscious consumption in other words. Becoming a conscious consumer may seem disarmingly simple, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s always easy. Especially in a culture where we’re bombarded with advertisements that tell us we’ll be happier, better looking, more […]
Did you know that the National Sleep Foundation recommends you replace your pillow every one to two years? This may not seem like long, but pillows go through quite a bit of wear and tear. And because you rest your face on them, they can accumulate quite a few unpleasant things like saliva, skin oils, makeup, dead skin cells, and […]
The average person generates 4.9 pounds of waste each day, with more than 146 million tons of waste ending up in landfills. But each of us can help reduce waste by making changes in our everyday habits. This New Year, make a resolution to reduce waste in the coming year. We have some tips to get you started. Although there […]
After Kris Kringle has come and gone, the gifts have been opened, and the turkey has been eaten, I’ll wager that many of you find yourself thinking … now what? After the holiday ends, the Christmas cleanup begins. How do you dispose of the wrapping paper, decorations, and other holiday trappings in an environmentally friendly way? We’re here to break […]