As hard as even the most dedicated of eco-warriors may try, it can be tough (if not impossible) to resist the urge to compare and compete when it comes to consumerism. But don’t be too hard on yourself – multi-billion dollar corporate machines funnel massive budgets into marketing – making us feel that their most … Read more
Minimalism is sweeping the nation. It seems everywhere you turn these days there is an article about another young person who has decided they have had enough of consumerism and are taking steps toward a life with less. Tiny houses now grace our televisions, and numerous books about minimalism fill the shelves of our bookstores and libraries. What … Read more
There are many challenges that parents must face when it comes to raising a caring, responsible, and socially adept child; not least of which is the task of ensuring they inherit your eco-friendliness, as well as your favorable traits. But how exactly can we ensure our children understand the importance of being green? Here we … Read more
What’s lurking in your cupboards? What about under your sink, in your bathroom, or your fridge? Well, amongst the shadows and cobwebs, nestled between your fruit and veg, are items that you might look at every single day, and never once have realized just how incredibly harmful to the planet they are. 1. Plastic bags … Read more
Awwwww… your newborn bundle of joy. He or she is beautiful – the apple of your eye. He or she is also a potential environmental bomb. Diapers, baby wipes, and wasted food. Wash after wash after wash. The average birth weight of an American baby is 7.5 pounds (What to Expect), and their carbon footprint … Read more
When we stop to consider just how much we come into contact with plastic daily, we realize that it could well be impossible to live a modern life at all without it. From the plastic bags we use to carry our groceries, to the TVs fixed on our walls, and onto the liquids that are … Read more
‘Eco-clothes’ – it’s a term that likely conjures up frightening visions of holey jumpers, strictly hemp accessories, and a collection of shades that ranged from brown to, well, brown. Loving the planet used to be such hard work – and eco-friendly wardrobes of old would certainly destroy the soul of any fashionista. Well, not anymore. … Read more
Studies have shown that up to 40% of all U.S food ends up in landfills. That’s made up of unopened products, leftovers, and food that’s spoiled or past its sell-by date. This is not great news for our planet, as not only does it add tons of waste every year into landfills, but as the … Read more
We’ve written before on this blog about the importance of recycling to reduce your wastage and do your bit to help the planet by limiting your landfill contributions. This week, we thought we’d take a different approach to trash. Rather than putting it all out for the recycle trucks, why not have a go at … Read more
In the USA, only 8% of plastic is recycled. The rest ends up in landfills, or it remains uncollected and can wash into the sea, causing ocean pollution. It’s estimated that there are 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic in the ocean, with 8 million tons being added every single year. Why do we need to … Read more