It’s Plastic-Free July, and my social media feeds are full of countless ads for sustainable products that you can buy to be more eco-friendly. In my opinion, this creates a barrier for those who can’t afford to invest in a bunch of new, oftentimes higher, costs. There are many ways to live sustainably that don’t require spending any money, just adopting new habits. If you need extra motivation to cut…
Category: Sustainable DIY
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Energy Efficiency Tips That Save You Money
Working as the Program Coordinator for an energy assistance non-profit has opened my eyes to the importance of energy efficiency for both social and environmental reasons. Having heat and electricity in our homes is something that many of us take for granted, and honestly don’t give it a second thought. However, for many people across the world, paying for your energy bill gets pushed aside so that they can afford…
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Low-Waste Pet Care
People all over the world have had pets for centuries bringing them happiness and stress-relief. I personally have two furry cat children named Groot and Nebula, and they truly are a part of my family. I have also had two dogs named Tucker and Meeko, a hamster named Bobo, and a fish named Finley. That being said, I have seen a lot of waste created depending on the type of…
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3 Delicious Vegetable Sides for Winter
Pairing simple vegetable sides with your dinners is a super easy way to complete a meal and be sure that you are getting the proper nutrients. I personally think it is so important to have recipes that are quick and use minimal ingredients, especially if you have a busy lifestyle. Cooking is one of the few times that I can fully relax and clear my head, so it tends to…
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Sustainable Gift Ideas for the Holidays
The holiday season every year (at least for me) consists of decorating, baking, and giving personalized gifts to everyone I love! My favorite thing about the holiday season is being able to thrift, make, or find I love giving gifts to people in any form, mostly because making them personal and surprising people that I am thankful for makes my heart happy. Many of us who are on this sustainable…
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15 Low-Waste Travel Hacks
Traveling is something that we all look forward to doing throughout our lifetime, as a means of taking a mental health break, going on an adventure, work trips or visiting family Unfortunately, transportation accounts for between 15 and 20 percent of emissions each year around the globe. If you can’t stop traveling permanently, try at least incorporating some eco-concious decisions into your travel! For me, traveling is one of the ways…
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Backyard Foraging: 3 Sustainable Ways to Use Dandelions
Dandelions have always been little spots of sunshine in my opinion, and I don’t understand the societal hate for these magical little plants! Fields of dandelions are a pollinator heaven and I have a deep nostalgia when I see them, remembering how I gifted dandelion bouquets to family and teachers. Although I have loved them since I was little, I never appreciated or utilized the products and health benefits that…
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DIY Face Masks Using Ingredients You Already Have At Home!
As the weather starts to get colder, my skin always begins to suffer extreme dryness. I was desperate to try and help rejuvenate my skin without having to go out and purchase face masks at the store that tend to have a lot of unnatural ingredients (which tended to dry out my skin even more). I started searching my cupboards and the internet just to see if and how I…