It’s the time of year when we gather around the table with family and close friends to enjoy a large, scrumptious meal and think about what we are grateful for in our lives. Thanksgiving is a celebration of the harvest and different people coming together to share a joyful moment together. Yet, Thanksgiving can also […]
Gift giving is hard. Seeing friends and family members be wasteful can be hard, too. It’s hard to know when to bite your tongue and when to intervene. Personally, I just became that person who went through the trash during my family’s vacation and pulled out all of the recyclables to take home to our own recycling […]
If you have any kitchen supplies or toys made from black plastic, you may want to think twice about having them in your home. A recent study published in Environment International sounded the alarm that black plastic may contain harmful chemicals. Black plastic is used in many of our everyday products that end up either […]
Trick or Treat! Halloween is coming and there is no shortage of Halloween plastic from plastic trick-or-treat bags, plastic pumpkins, plastic decorations, plastic costumes, to plastic candy wrappers. However, with a few small changes, we can reduce the amount of Halloween plastic used and wasted during this time of year. We’ve got great ideas for […]
When most of us think about our time in the shower, we envision an oasis where we can get some peace and quiet to balance out our hectic day. To de-stress, some people enjoy massage showerheads or fragrant shampoo and soap, while others love to exfoliate their skin with a loofah or bath pouf. However, […]