Month: February 2023

bookmark_borderThe BEST Practices When Donating Clothes

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Hey earth muffins! A great way to be more sustainable is to support your local secondhand stores. This might mean shopping for clothing exclusively at the thrift OR donating clothes to keep the circular economy going. It is important to make sure your donations are allocated/used in the most effective way; so, you must ask yourself “where to donate my stuff“… But, you also need to ensure you donate clothes properly as well. Keep reading for all the top tips on donating your clothes!

1. Make sure they are worth donating

While you may want to donate that whole bag of clothes you decluttered, it is important to make sure the clothes are worth donating. This means they aren’t full of holes or threadbare… Donating may make you feel better about reducing waste, but it is unfair to the secondhand stores if they just have to throw away what you really should have put into the trash to begin with.

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bookmark_borderHow to Start a Zero Waste Lifestyle: The Zero Waste Kit You Need!

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Hey earth muffins! It can be overwhelming to start sustainable living. There are SO many eco-friendly swaps to make and things to do to reduce your impact on Mother Earth. To help newbies onboard this lifestyle, a lot of eco-conscious companies sell “zero waste starter packs” to help with the transition… Earth Zero was kind enough to send me their zero waste kit; so, let’s answer this question: is a zero waste starter kit worth it???

What Comes in The Zero Waste Kit

This zero waste pack is sold on Amazon (affiliate link), which makes it accessible to basically anyone. The items included are:

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bookmark_borderThe BEST Online Quizzes to Discover How Green You Actually Are!

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Hey earth muffins! The first step in starting to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle is to figure out how green you are to begin with. This can be challenging to assess – we often see ourselves as more sustainable than we actually are. Just like your favorite Buzzfeed quiz, the following websites allow you to evaluate yourself from another perspective. Let’s jump into the best online quizzes that will help you improve your eco journey!

This first quiz calculates what your carbon footprint is. After entering in information about your household, travel habits, shopping preferences, and even food consumption, this quiz will tell you what your carbon footprint is (as well as showing you how you compare to the “average” person). While it asks for quite specific information, you can use estimates if you need to. However, you will get the best results if you take the time to fill it out as best you can! After calculating your carbon footprint, the website provides you with a list of ways to “Take Action” and reduce your impact on the planet.

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bookmark_borderWhat is ESG? Environmental, Social, & Governance Explained

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Hey earth muffins! Just like with every topic, there are specific terms often used when people discuss environmental things. Climate change, “zero waste”, and today’s term: ESG. If you are in a career in business you have probably heard this more frequently as eco-friendly living becomes more mainstream and popular. So, what the heck is this “ESG”? Keep reading for a full explanation on this acronym!

What is “ESG”?

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bookmark_borderThe Best Nonprofits to Support For Valentine’s Day

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Hey earth muffins! Valentine’s Day is only a few days away… Time to think about spreading some love! While the holiday is usually meant for celebrating your relationship(s), it can also be about giving a little extra love to the planet and the organizations that make our communities better. In today’s post, I will share the best nonprofits to support on February 14th. This support can be monetary, time commitments, or even just spreading their message. Let’s jump right into it!

Charities to Support This Valentine’s Day:

Very fitting with the holiday, check out The Valentine Project. This nonprofit allows you to adopt someone as a “Valentine” or to send Kindness cards (aka valentines) to people with major illnesses. Last year I used up a bunch of old craft supplies to make a ton of valentines for sick children in a local hospital; it is such a rewarding way to spread a little bit of extra love to those who need it.

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bookmark_borderEarthy Good Lip Balm Making Kit: A Review

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Hey earth muffins! When I was a kid, I LOVED any sort of DIY kit. Whether it was a do-it-yourself science experiment or cupcake set, I was all over it. Did you know there are all-natural craft kits on the market?? Earthy Good was kind enough to send me their lip balm kit a few months ago. I’ve given it a try and am ready to share my thoughts with you all; keep reading for a full review of the Earthy Good lip balm kit!

What I Love About This DIY Kit

The first thing I love about this lip balm kit is that it is 100% natural. Ever since I started my eco journey, I’ve been opting for beauty products that are clean and made without any parabens or other yucky stuff. This kit is made with clean ingredients that are labeled clearly. Almost all of them are organic too!

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bookmark_border5 Sustainable Valentine Gifts to Give This Valentine’s Day!

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Hey earth muffins! If you can’t tell by the red and pink aisles at every major store, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. While a huge teddy bear is cute and cuddly for a while, Teddy will (unfortunately) end up as trash in a landfill in the near future. So, what gifts can you give that won’t harm the planet?? Here is a list of the best sustainable valentine gifts to give this Valentine’s Day!

The BEST Eco-Friendly Gifts to Give This Valentine’s Day:

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