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How to Ditch the Paper Towels

Are you obsessed with paper towels? Well apparently you're not the only one! The Atlantic wrote an article in 2018 titled "Americans are...

Oct 19, 20193 min read

How to Make Reusable Beeswax Wraps

Did you know that every year in the U.S. we throw out enough plastic wrap to cover the entire state of Texas? Yuck. The silly thing is,...

Feb 15, 20195 min read

9 Ways to Sew with Scraps

Sewing with scraps of different fabrics is usually associated with patchwork quilts. In fact though, the choice can be much broader and...

Aug 9, 20187 min read

Red Quinoa Cranberry Muffins

There is something so satisfying about that perfectly sweet, yet savory muffin that leaves you just full enough to be the ideal snack....

Apr 30, 20183 min read

GO Box Offers Reusable Containers for Fast Food

Ever crave a quick meal but hate picking it up in that disposable container? Do you feel like your only choice is eating at home in order...

Mar 1, 20183 min read

How to Buy Bulk in Jars

It seems like every pantry these days is filled with beautiful glass jars layered with colorful bulk goods. And rightfully so! Buying in...

Jan 31, 20182 min read

31 Ways to Ditch Plastic for Good

In honor of the completion of Plastic Free July, I've compiled a list of the thirty-one practices you should take up today to ditch...

Aug 4, 20178 min read

OLIO, a Food Sharing Revolution

Food Waste In the U.S. alone approximately 30-40% of food produced is wasted and never consumed. That averages out to wasting 20 pounds...

May 25, 20172 min read

Living with Different Lifestyles

When you choose to start reducing the waste in your life, it tends to make you hyper aware of every bit of trash around you. Or at least...

Apr 25, 20174 min read

3 Last Minute DIY Christmas Gifts

It happens to me every year – someone on my Christmas list that I completely forgot about and need to get a gift ready ASAP. Given that...

Dec 23, 20163 min read

Ditch the Plastic Wrap - Beeswax Instead!

BeeEco Wraps are my new favorite item in the kitchen! Not only are they gorgeous, unique, and smell like delicious beeswax, but they are...

Sep 2, 20152 min read

Kitchen - Recommended Products + Switches

Creating a plastic free and waste free kitchen is no easy task. Over time, however, slowly replacing items with sustainable alternatives...

Aug 16, 20153 min read