Month: May 2023

bookmark_borderHow to Spot Fast Fashion Brands & Their Red Flags

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Hey earth muffins! In recent years, fast fashion has become a hot topic due to its negative impact on the environment and human rights. Fast fashion brands prioritize cheap and trendy clothing over quality and sustainability, which often leads to overconsumption and waste. If you want to make more sustainable fashion choices, it’s important to know how to identify and spot fast fashion brands. Here are some key things to look for:

~LOW prices

One of the obvious signs of a fast fashion brand is its low prices. Brands like Shein, Forever21, etc. produce clothes quickly and cheaply. This allows them to sell their products at prices that are much lower than more sustainable brands. If you see an article of clothing that costs only a few dollars, it’s likely that it was made by a fast fashion company.

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bookmark_border5 “Rules” About Zero Waste Living Meant To Be Broken

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Hey earth muffins! Zero waste living is a lifestyle that focuses on minimizing waste and promoting sustainability. While following the principles of zero waste living is important, I’ve made it clear that I will never be fully zero waste – and you shouldn’t expect yourself to be either! There are instances where it’s 10000% okay to bend the rules, even if you feel guilty about it for a bit. Here are some “rules” of zero waste living that are meant to be broken….

The Rules You Can Totally Break!

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bookmark_borderHow to Celebrate a Zero Waste Memorial Day

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Hey earth muffins! Memorial Day is a time to honor the memory of those who have lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military. It’s also a day for families and friends to come together and celebrate the unofficial start of summer. Most “traditional” Memorial Day celebrations can produce a lot of waste, including disposable plates and single-use decorations. If you’re interested in celebrating Memorial Day in a more sustainable way, here are some tips for a zero waste Memorial Day celebration:

1. Use reusables (including decorations)

One of the easiest ways to reduce waste during your Memorial Day celebration is to use reusable tableware and decorations. Instead of buying disposable plates, utensils, etc., opt for reusable versions that you can wash and use at your next party. Similarly, instead of buying decorations like balloons and streamers, choose decorations that you can use again next year.

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bookmark_borderAnother Great Shampoo Bar: Soak and Float Lush Review!

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Hey earth muffins! If you are looking for an eco-friendly swap in the bathroom, I recommend switching to a shampoo bar. Lush has a ton of great ones to try out… I’ve tried a bunch of them so far; today I’ll be sharing my thoughts on the Soak and Float shampoo bar. Keep reading for everything I love (and dislike) about this sustainable product!

What I Love About This Shampoo Bar

The first pro of this shampoo bar is that it is a great sustainable alternative to typical shampoos. No plastic bottle, no packaging, and no watered down shampoo. It is always better to choose bar over bottles because they are a much more eco, zero waste swap. Lush does a great job with shipping (if you can’t pick up the bar in a local Lush store). The box it comes in is small and fits the product exactly. I love that this brand uses water soluble packing peanuts too!

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bookmark_borderThe BEST Frozen Meat Alternatives To Always Have on Hand

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Hey earth muffins! As an environmentalist, it is important to utilize your freezer to reduce your food waste. Whether this means storing leftovers for later or having quick meals on hand for busy nights, your freezer is a huge asset to avoid buying take out. For those of us on a plant-based diet, there are plenty of frozen meat alternatives to stock your freezer with – keep reading for 4 of my favorites!

~MorningStar Veggie Grillers Crumbles

These are awesome, plant-based “beef” crumbles that can be used for basically any recipe. There isn’t any seasoning on them which makes them the perfect base for a quick meal. Because they are small, they cook in about 4-5 minutes… The resealable bag allows you to take out a portion (or two) and keep the rest in the freezer for another day!

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bookmark_borderBackyard Composting Tips You Need to Know!

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Hey earth muffins! Spring is here, which means we have access to our backyard compost bins again! Having a compost bin is a great way to curb your food waste and reduce the amount of biodegradable scraps headed to the landfill. Keep reading for a list of the best backyard composting tips to ensure you utilize your bin as best you can this spring!

~Be as serious about composting as you want!

The first of the backyard composting tips is to compost in a way that fits your lifestyle. Tumbler composters (like the one I have) are usually easier to deal with than compost piles. Pick your compost method wisely – and then be as serious about composting as you want. Do what fits with your lifestyle and your daily routine! If you try to bite off more than you can chew you might end up not using your bin at all.

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bookmark_borderEco-Friendly Fashion Made Easy

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When looking to adopt a sustainable lifestyle, making the right fashion choices should be one of the very top items on your agenda. Most people probably appreciate the importance of opting for natural materials. However, you can do so much more. Here are some simple tips to make the pursuit of eco-friendly fashion far easier to manage.

#1. Support Ethical Companies

The decisions you make will have minimal impact compared to the efforts of the businesses you support. So, it’s vital that you select the right ones. It’s not just about using natural materials, either. Lab grown diamond bracelets at Whiteflash are a great example of this. After all, the traditional diamond mining industry can cause significant carbon emissions. Avoiding this is ideal. It can also be hugely rewarding to support a business that has a dedicated roadmap to net zero in place.

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bookmark_borderHow to Stay Eco-Friendly While Moving Cross Country

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Approximately 8.4 million tons of junk get thrown away each year, and nearly all of this is in the name of moving. While it’s easy to see why people want to have as little as possible when they’re packing up and moving away, it’s almost always wasteful. Fortunately, yes, whether you’re moving cross country or down the straight, you can stay eco-friendly through it all, so if you’re wanting to know how you can do it. Here’s everything you need to know.

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