If you get excited like me when searching for treasure, you need to be extra careful about your selection. It’s easy to get caught up in a “find” and overlook imperfections that reduce value. You may feel rushed as there are other eager shoppers everywhere. Slow down and inspect the merchandise!Here’s a brief guide to …
Every year around this time, there is a search for ways to wrap gifts in a way that doesn’t cause too much waste. Here are seventeen zero waste gift wrapping ideas that come to my rescue every year! Note: We’ve included Amazon links to some of the products we recommend to clarify the idea and …
Public lands alone cannot sustain nature’s global diversity. And this should not happen. In the United States, approximately 60% of all land is owned by private landowners, which means private landowners can be heroes in the fight to keep the planet green and preserve everything about nature that we love. We do. We’ve teamed up …
Seniors are finding an unexpected way to live better and save more money. They’re switching to a green lifestyle – one that lowers their utility bills, cuts their grocery bills, helps them enjoy more time outside, and makes them an inspirational figure for future generations. Enables one to leave a legacy. We have teamed up …
Do you want plastic-free, zero waste shopping that isn’t on Amazon? here you go! Why plastic-free, zero waste shopping? Plastic is a curse on the planet. It’s ruining everything – especially the oceans – killing birds, fish and turtles, and getting into our own bodies. According to Well Earth Goods, one in four fish tested …
Too much trash!! We’ve all become so accustomed to shopping on Amazon that we usually don’t think twice about it. But the environmental impact of shopping on Amazon — and almost anywhere online, really — is huge. That’s why I want to share 11 ways I’ve been able to reduce the environmental impact of online …
Plastic-free reusable produce bags are a must-have way to avoid those flimsy single-use plastic bags you grab while shopping in the bulk produce aisles. I’ve updated this post for Plastic-Free July to remind you how great reusable produce bags are and to help you find bags that work for you. Get a few and do …
Why plastic-free straws? Because discarded plastic straws become waste – and I don’t mean that literally. They can kill wildlife – as was almost done in the case of this poor sea turtle. These wastes are made from petroleum – that is, oil – and once they dissolve in the environment, they can last for …
Paper towels are the easiest throw-away item to replace in your kitchen. We’ve teamed up with Swedish dishcloth company Swedish Wholesale to introduce you to their reusable eco-friendly dish cloths to share 5 ways reusable dish cloths are better than paper towels. 1. They are more convenient. When you stock up on reusable dish cloths, …
In the spirit of the holidays, I want to help keep you happy – by helping you reduce the amount of trash you throw away. But I am not alone here. Once again, I’m teaming up with Junk King to help you reduce holiday waste. Junk King is the #1 rated junk removal service in …
Eliminate clutter with paperless banking and online money transfers Do you want to reduce paper waste and clutter? Start by setting up paperless banking, which also allows you to transfer money electronically online. We’re partnering with WesternUnion.com to show you how to get started with paperless banking send money online easily, Why bother? Paper is …
Our world should not be ruined by plastic pollution. You can help stop it during a Plastic-Free July. It’s Plastic-Free July, so we’ve updated previous posts and added new posts to bring you about 30 ways to go plastic-free in 30 days. Our goal: to bring you as many ways as possible to help you …