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bookmark_borderHow to Tie Furoshiki Wraps (An Alternative to Wrapping Paper!)

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Hey earth muffins! Christmas is just around the corner and holiday shopping has begun. 🎄 Instead of using disposable wrapping paper to wrap your gifts, I highly suggest trying out furoshiki wraps instead. These are a great reusable alternative and are much better for the environment. Let’s jump into a guide on what these wraps are AND how to wrap presents with them.

So, What Are Furoshiki Wraps?

Furoshiki wraps are pieces of fabric that are used to wrap gifts. While you can buy specific furoshiki wraps, there are plenty of things you can use that are already around your house. Old fabric scraps, bandanas, scarves, etc. Get creative and use what you already have before buying any furoshiki wraps this Christmas. Using these wraps are obviously better for the planet because they can be reused every year and don’t require the usage of any new resources to produce.

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bookmark_borderIt’s a Great Day for Cleaning (A Koala Eco Review)

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Hey earth muffins! Koala Eco recently sent over some of their products to try… And it has been awesome testing out some new eco-friendly cleaning products around the house! Their natural multi-purpose kitchen cleaner is a great way to reduce your impact on the planet when it comes to cleaning. Keep reading for a full Koala Eco review!

Koala Eco Natural Multi-Purpose Kitchen Cleaner

What I Love About Koala Eco Cleaner

Like most of the products I review on this blog, this kitchen cleaner is truly sustainable. The brand bleeds sustainability through and through. The box it is shipped in is recyclable (and even has a cool built in bottle holder so that there is no need for bubble wrap or packing peanuts). The cleaner itself is biodegradable and the bottles are made of 100% recycled plastic AND are recyclable after use. Pretty awesome! 😊

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bookmark_borderHow to Take Care of Your Home Repairs

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Taking care of the home you’re living in can often feel like a daunting task. But, maintenance and repairs don’t have to be intimidating! By taking the time to understand the basics of home repair and maintenance, you can save yourself costly repairs in the future, as well as your sanity. So in this blog post, we’re going to dive into some essential tips on how to take care of your home repairs.

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bookmark_border4 Steps To Living A More Eco-Friendly Lifestyle in the New Year

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It’s important that you do your part when it comes to caring for the environment and how you choose to live. Your actions have an impact on the world and overall sustainability. If you aren’t making an effort to go green already then it may be time to start. Here are four steps to living a more eco-friendly lifestyle so that you can ensure your efforts are having a positive impact on the environment and in your home.

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bookmark_borderSteps To Take To Be More Eco-Friendly At Home

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Looking after the planet we all live on is something so many people care about now. We want to protect the natural world and stop destroying it. There is already so much damage to the planet with litter and rubbish everywhere and there is even a little island in the ocean made out of trash and plastic which is harming the ocean wildlife and ecosystem. It also affects pollution and the air we breathe, so in turn, can affect our health. There is so much to be done and a lot of it needs to be done by big corporations but there are small things we can do in our own lives and homes to make the planet a better place to live while we are on it.

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bookmark_borderAre Real or Fake Christmas Trees Better for the Environment?

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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!

The Pros and Cons of Real Christmas Trees

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bookmark_borderIntroducing Zerra & Co Eyeshadow: A Zero Waste Makeup Staple

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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!

What I Love About This Product

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. 😊

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bookmark_borderHow to Find the Best Secondhand Ugly Christmas Sweaters

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Hey earth muffins! My Christmas spirit has come early this year… Not sure why, but I’m so ready for the holidays! 😊 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:

~Start looking early!

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.

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