Is Recycling a Waste of Time?
Is recycling a waste of time? I was wondering this very question the other day while reading a Facebook post about recycling plastic. Someone had asked if it was possible…
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15 Simple Ways to Ditch Plastic Straws and Other Single-Use Plastic
So you’re looking to whittle your waste, but unsure where to start or what’s the best way. Reducing your dependence on single-use plastics – plastic straws, plastic bags, plastic bottles…
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Is Banning Plastic Bags the Solution to Our Plastic Problem?
Oddly enough, banning plastic bags is on my mind these days. In a few weeks, New York will join a handful of other states to ban these single-use plastic menaces.…
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Green That Holiday: 6 Easy Tips to Make it an Eco Friendly Holiday
With a little pre-planning, it’s not difficult to “green” your holiday. Try these easy tips to make yours an eco friendly holiday! An Eco Friendly Holiday Mindset If there’s one…
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Your Guide for Eco Friendly Party Supplies to Make Any Party Green
I love entertaining and the more the merrier! Whether it’s during the holiday season or for a summer outdoor party, large events can mean a lot of waste in the…
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Plastic Straw Pollution Sucks! But Do Bans Work? Your Questions Answered
Plastic straw pollution sucks! But what can we do about the problem? Let me back up a little and delve briefly into plastic bags. In 2011, I spearheaded a reusable…
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Zero Out the Waste: 10 Easy Tips for a Zero Waste Kitchen
We’re moving soon, and in the endless process of sorting and shedding, I’ve discovered that what I’d thought was an exemplary model of a zero waste kitchen still needs improvement.…
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7 High Impact Green Lifestyle Changes That Help You and the Environment
Which green lifestyle changes have the highest environmental impact? In my opinion, they’re the ones that help shift personal habits but are easy to accomplish. Try one or more of…
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7 Ways to Make it a Plastic Free July 2019!
What is Plastic Free July? Plastic Free July is a global movement that empowers people to be part of the solution to plastic pollution. The concept is simple: Participants are…
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Ditch the (Single-Use) Plastic! 4 Reusable Alternatives to Plastic Straws
I know … you’re probably wondering, why all the fuss about straws? Why the need to find reusable alternatives to plastic straws? Unfortunately, the plastic straw pollution problem is much…
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