Hey earth muffins! Let’s be honest, Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without a decorated tree. For those trying to live more sustainable lifestyles and have a zero waste Christmas, you might question if real or fake Christmas trees are better for the planet. The short answer: it really depend. There are pros and cons to both types, so keep reading to learn about the best options for each type of tree!
Hey earth muffins! When I recently bought a replacement low waste mascara, I decided to splurge on a new eyeshadow as well. I picked out this pearly pink loose mineral eyeshadow by Zerra & Co and have been absolutely loving it ever since. For today’s post, I will share what I love (and what could be improved) about this product. Let’s jump right into it!
The first thing I love about this eyeshadow is that it is zero waste. Zerra & Co has been on my radar for a long time, as they have a great collection of low waste makeup products. Their mascara is excellent, so I knew their sustainability values would translate to their eyeshadows as well. The product is fully eco-friendly and comes in a cute little glass jar with a bamboo lid. It is shipped in 100% compostable and recyclable shipping materials too, which makes it a great plastic-free option. Zerra also has a container return program if you can’t find a way to reuse your empty jar. π
Read More β₯Hey earth muffins! My Christmas spirit has come early this year… Not sure why, but I’m so ready for the holidays! π There are often a bunch of holiday events to attend in December; many of them have an “ugly sweater” theme. Don’t buy your ugly sweater at the store just yet… You can find plenty of them secondhand! Here are my tips for finding the best secondhand ugly Christmas sweaters this year:
The earlier you start scouring thrift stores for “ugly” holiday sweaters, the better your chances are for finding the best ones. If you haven’t started your hunt already, I suggest you get started ASAP. The best idea is to look for them consistently throughout the year too. I’ve even seen a ton of them over the summer months when they aren’t as highly coveted.
Read More β₯Hey earth muffins! Thanksgiving is just around the corner… Which means it is time to start prepping! The holidays often create excess waste if you aren’t careful; but, it is easy to celebrate an eco-friendly Thanksgiving! One way to reduce your impact on the planet this November is to opt for a meatless alternative to turkey. There are plenty of these on the market nowadays – here are the best plant-based turkey products to try!
Just like a real turkey, this is a frozen roast that must be thawed and baked in the oven. The texture (and even the smell!) is similar to the holiday bird, which makes it a perfect replacement. It is also on the smaller side; great for when you only have a few plant based guests coming over for dinner. I got mine at Kroger but I’m sure you can find it at other stores too. π
Read More β₯Hey earth muffins! Sustainable living has been on the rise (thank goodness!), but I’ve also been seeing a trend towards slow living as well. You might be asking yourself, what is slow living anyways? Curiously enough, eco-friendly lifestyles go hand-in-hand with “slow” onesβ¦ So let’s jump into the basics of slow living!
There are numerous definitions of “living slow”, which can be different depending on who you talk to. Wikipedia defines it as “a lifestyle which encourages a slower approach to aspects of everyday life, involving completing tasks at a leisurely pace”. Basically, exactly what it sounds like: living slow. Other synonyms for this style of living include: intentional living, holistic living, conscious living, and mindful living.
Read More β₯Hey earth muffins! When I started my eco journey, I found that making swaps in the bathroom was the easiest place to start. A great first step is to find reusable alternatives to single-use items: Q-tips, cotton pads, etc. Seek Bamboo kindly gifted me some of their bamboo reusable makeup remover pads to try out; so, I thought I would share a full review with you all today. First up, here’s what I love about this sustainable product:
I absolutely love that these reusable makeup rounds are truly sustainable. Just think about all the single-use pads you will save if you buy a set of these! On top of the reusability aspect of the product, they are made of bamboo. Bamboo is a great eco-friendly material… It is much better for the planet than cotton!
Read More β₯Hey earth muffins! While subscribing to a plant-based diet is a great way to be more sustainable, you don’t have to give up meat to be more eco-friendly when it comes to food. Another great way to reduce your impact on the planet is to eat seasonally and/or locally! π When you eat with the seasons, you are supporting local farming and reducing the demand for out of season produce. This reduces transportation impacts on the planet – and is better for your nutrition and cheaper too. Here’s how you can eat seasonally and locally!
We are fortunate to live in an age where there is a growing interest, on the part of humanity as a whole, in preserving the natural beauty of the globe we inhabit. A growing number of people have made recycling a regular part of their routine, have eliminated their use of plastic packaging whenever possible, and favor eco-friendly products made from renewable resources.
Being environmentally responsible is easier while running a small business because of the autonomy and adaptability it provides. When your business starts to thrive, it will be much easier to maintain and expand if you have already instituted environmentally friendly procedures. Comparatively, huge corporations have to revamp entire operations to meet environmental requirements.
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