Drop your email below for a totally free printable PDF with three thoroughly outlined DIY Projects for a lower waste lifestyle! We’re making a reusable bag, produce bags, and face rounds. Bonus projects include a coffee scrub and beeswax wraps. Enjoy!
Before You Go: The biggest hurdle with shopping package-free is in preparedness. Before going grocery shopping, you’ll want to make sure you have reusable produce bags and/or containers like mason jars. You can definitely make your own produce bags (check out this great how-to guide) and shop secondhand for jars. A low impact lifestyle definitelyRead more
Carry a reusable water bottle everywhere – to work, the gym, Panera… everywhere Thrift before you opt for new clothing stores Ditch single-use plastic utensils! Carry a set of your own silverware (inexpensive thrift!), or opt for a spork that lives in your bag Cut out meat once a week (or more!) Refuse plastic strawsRead more
You’ve probably heard about it, but sometimes compost can be intimidating. Maybe you have some concerns, or maybe you just don’t have enough information to decide if composting is for you. Below is an overview of everything you’ve been wondering. What is composting?? Composting is the act of disposing organic matter in open-air systems. CompostRead more
Drop your email for the totally free PDF, ECO CHIC: The Master List! This two-page, printer-friendly document is full of the best tips + tricks to help you lighten your environmental footprint.
It is so great that so many people today are living greener than they ever have. Have you already cut out The Big Four? There is still so many little steps you can take to step up your green lifestyle! Reassess your laundry routine. Replace your plastic-bottle laundry detergent with soap nuts: little natural nuts,Read more
Living a more sustainable lifestyle can be an intimidating, seemingly grand task to undertake. Where do you even start? The Big Four are the basic four items you can replace with reusable alternatives. Reduce your plastic consumption, reduce your waste, save money, live better… save the planet. Shopping Bags Reusable grocery bags are perhaps theRead more
Maybe you’ve heard the term tossed around, maybe you’re already an active participant… Meatless Monday is something we should all be talking about. Omitting animal meats from your diet just a single day per week can be ultra beneficial for your physical health, your mental wellbeing, your budget, and my personal favorite reason: your environmentalRead more
The word organic is often tossed around when we mention “local” or “sustainable” food. Sometimes, though, it’s a little tough to figure out which of these labels actually matters – in my experience, it’s a case-by-case debate.
Reducing your environmental footprint is a daunting task! I’ve rounded up some of my fave products that help us produce less trash, use less single-use plastic, and always be prepared to put the planet first. I encourage you to shop secondhand for these items if you can. All images link to Amazon! Read more