How to Throw an Eco Friendly, Low Waste Party
Is it possible to throw a low waste party that’s beautiful, entertaining, and fun for all? Yes! I’ve hosted hundreds of gatherings, and over the years have learned that piling…
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The 15 Best Places to Sell Used Clothing Online
I recently wrote about how to sell your old clothes. Now that you’re ready to sell, here are the best places for you to sell used clothing online. Related: Clothes…
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8 Surefire Ways to Sell Your Old Clothes: Green for the Planet and Your Wallet!
Are you really wearing all those clothes sitting in your closet? Instead of tossing them out, sell your old clothes online and make some money in the process! Why…
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Reusable Bags And Your Health: Separating Fact From Fiction
With the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic that has consumed and disrupted our lives, we’re searching for ways to stay safe: Wear a mask. Practice social distancing. Wash your hands.…
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The Green Starbucks Cup: Green or Greenwashing?
Starbucks recently unveiled in selected locations, a prototype for its new eco-friendly beverage cup. This fully recyclable and compostable “Green Starbucks Cup” sounds like a promising alternative to the beverage…
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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 how to start. Reducing your dependence on single-use plastics – plastic straws, plastic bags, plastic bottles – is an effective yet…
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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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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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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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