Relocating can be exciting but stressful, and when done the right way, the experience can be rewarding and worth the effort. A common issue during the moving process is the excessive use of single-use plastics. Considering that 85% of plastics end up at landfill sites, it’s important to have sustainability in mind when moving to help protect the environment. You can apply similar eco-friendly practices, such as the ones you may carry out at home, to make your move more sustainable. Here are some tips for a more sustainable moving process.
Hey earth muffins! Prom season is right around the corner. It has been many (many) years since my proms, but I still love looking at all the fancy gowns. If you are interested in reducing your impact on the planet, try thrifting your prom dress this year! Not only will you save a ton of money in the process, you never have to worry about showing up in the same dress as someone else. Keep reading for all the best tips on how to thrift a prom dress this spring!
How to Thrift Your Prom Dress:
Tip #1 – Start early! Secondhand shopping is unique because there is a little bit of everything out year round. While some stores save certain items to put out at different times of the year, you will most likely be able to find all sorts of fancy dresses regardless of when you shop. This can be helpful to keep an eye on prom dresses months before the big night. In addition, it is always better to start early with your shopping and give yourself plenty of time to find the perfect dress.
More and more people are becoming conscious about their health, as well as the state of the environment. As a result, people are beginning to question if they can be healthy, as well as support the environment with lifestyle choices. The short answer is yes. Unfortunately, it is a common misconception in society that we can only achieve one or the other, or it is very difficult to achieve both. To help you on your journey, here are several examples of how you can lead a healthier lifestyle, as well as becoming more eco-friendly at the same time.
Hey earth muffins! If you have been reading this blog for awhile, you will know that I am a huge fan of Lush’s shampoo bars. Once or twice a year I will place a large order on Lush to stock up on bars (and reduce my shipping impact). This time, I decided to try out some of their low waste makeup too! Back in high school I used to be much more experimental with makeup. I remember absolutely loving to wear blue eyeliner; why couldn’t I rock it now? So, I purchased Lush’s blue “Motivation” eyeliner… Keep reading for a full Lush liquid eyeliner review!
What I Love About this Product
First up, this is a great sustainable eyeliner alternative! The bottle is made of glass which can be recycled or reused once you use up the product. It also doesn’t come with a brush which is awesome because I already have my own. (You can of course buy a brush from Lush/drugstore if you don’t already have one) Lush also does a great job when shipping your products. The box is small and fits only what you ordered; in addition, it is packed full of corn packing peanuts that dissolve in water. Amazing!
Hey earth muffins! Easter is almost here! Like with all holidays, food is often the centerpiece of every Easter celebration. And that typically means a delicious ham! However, for those of us on plant-based diets, it can leave us searching for a good alternative… Just like there are plant-based turkey alternatives for Thanksgiving, you can also find great meatless ham alternatives for your Easter dinner too. Keep reading for the full list!
Tofurky “Ham” Roast
Tofurky has a great meatless ham roast in a lot of grocery stores this time of year. It is small (about the size of a softball), but is perfect for families with both meat and plant-based eaters. Just pop this into the oven with the ham! This roast comes with an amber ale glaze to put on top, but you could always just eat it plain as well. Definitely a great inexpensive and minimal effort product.
Hey earth muffins! Easter is less than a week away! Hopefully all of your plans are in place so that you can enjoy the holiday. This week is full of Easter preparations… Which means lots of eggs are getting dyed! Did you know you can naturally dye your Easter eggs? Instead of buying a dye kit (full of plastics and neon shades of the rainbow), opt to dye your eggs at home! Natural dyes are better for you, better for the planet, and look much more rustic and –well– natural. Keep reading for two of the best ways to naturally dye Easter eggs!
Option 1: Dip dye the eggs
This method is similar to the dye kits you can purchase this time of year. Instead of using a dye tablet all you have to do is concoct some dyes. The basic recipe is this:
There has been a growing awareness of the need to reduce our environmental footprint and to live in a more sustainable and ethical way. This trend has also been reflected in the beauty and fashion industry, where people are looking for eco-friendly ways to update their look. Here, we look at some eco-friendly ways to update your look.
Look at second-hand clothing
One of the best eco-friendly ways to update your look is to shop second-hand. Thrifting is a great way to find unique and stylish clothes that don’t contribute to the fast fashion industry. Buying second-hand reduces waste and supports local businesses, making it a win-win for both you and the environment.
Hey earth muffins! I’m a sucker for trying out new things… So I was super excited when ModernKind reached out to me and asked if I wanted to try out their new refillable, zero waste shampoo powder. Of course I did! After I used up the rest of my current shampoo bar, I started using it right away… Keep reading for a full ModernKind shampoo review!
What I Love About this Product!
The first thing I love about ModernKind’s shampoo powder is that it is truly zero waste. The powder comes in a metal bottle that can be either 1) refilled with their refill packs or 2) reused/recycled. The refill packages are compostable AND the packaging is all recyclable when it is shipped to your house. The brand definitely cares about the planet, and it shows!
