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bookmark_borderWhy Landfills Are Bad & Their Negative Effects On the Environment

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Hey earth muffins! When you’re on a journey towards being more sustainable, one of the biggest things to avoid is creating excess waste. Being completely zero waste is often an unrealistic ideal; but, you should try to follow the waste hierarchy before tossing things into the garbage. Why are landfills so bad?? There are plenty of reasons why you should prevent items from heading to the trash heap. Let’s jump into a few major ones in this post!

#1 – Difficult for organic material to decompose naturally

The first negative to landfills is that they don’t allow organic materials to break down correctly. If food scraps are put into a compost bin, they decompose naturally and create nutritious soil… Unfortunately, this doesn’t occur in landfills. The lack of oxygen and light in trash piles results in food scraps either not breaking down at all OR releasing methane as they do. Methane is 30% more powerful than carbon, which makes it a much worse greenhouse gas. Definitely a huge reason we should all avoid sending organic materials to the landfill!

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bookmark_borderHow to Dispose of Your Rotted Pumpkin After Halloween (The Sustainable Way!)

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Hey earth muffins! Halloween is almost here – are you ready for lots of tricks and/or treats? My carved pumpkins are ready to go on my front steps… And (unfortunately) they are already starting to rot a bit. Once Halloween is over, it is important to figure out how to dispose of your jack-o-lanterns… The eco-friendly way of course! 🎃 Keep reading for the best, most sustainable ways to get rid of a rotted pumpkin.

1. Leave out your rotted pumpkin for the squirrels!

Why not leave out your pumpkins for the local animals and/or birds? This is an easy way to use your pumpkin guts when carving AND after Halloween is done. You might have noticed a few squirrels snacking on them already…. So leave out the pumpkin in your backyard, the forest surrounding your house, etc. for a nice little Halloween treat.

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bookmark_borderIntroducing Seek Bamboo Toilet Paper: A Sustainable Alternative

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Hey earth muffins! Without a doubt we all use toilet paper in the bathroom. Even if you have a bidet, you still have to use some sort of TP… So what is an eco-friendly alternative to using all this paper? Before you jump into reusable toilet paper (which is actually a thing), I suggest trying out bamboo TP. Seek Bamboo kindly sent me some to try out, so I thought I would share a full review with you all today. Let’s jump right into it!

What I Love About This Toilet Paper

First off, I love that bamboo toilet paper is totally sustainable! It’s not a shock that pandas love bamboo – it is a great eco-friendly plant that grows extremely fast. Some even call it the fastest growing plant on the earth! Because it grows quickly, it doesn’t have a large negative effect on the planet when it is cut and turned into consumer goods. The alternative is to cut down trees which grow quite slow… Seek Bamboo’s toilet paper is 100% tree-free, which is awesome for the planet (and you!).

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bookmark_border4 Fantastic Features of A Greener Home

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Are you interested in improving your home? If so, then you might want to consider how you can make your property a greener place to live. There are lots of steps that you can explore here and in doing so, you will be able to significantly reduce your carbon footprint. You’ll also find that your home costs you less each and every month.

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bookmark_borderHow to Join Eco Organizations in Your Community

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Hey earth muffins! Are you a member of any eco-friendly groups in your city? An awesome way to make an impact on the community AND the planet is to get involved with others who care about Mother Earth. Don’t worry – it’s easy to join eco organizations too! Just follow these simple tips:

Do a quick search of the groups in your area.

The first step to join eco organizations is to (obviously) learn about all the groups in your area. Google is a great place to start if you aren’t sure of what is around you. Another great resource is to ask the owners and/or staff of sustainable stores in town. They most likely will be involved with the local organizations already, which is a great way to learn about opportunities in your area. Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and ask.

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bookmark_borderEarth Chimp Review: The Best Vegan Protein Powder!

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Hey earth muffins! For those of us on a plant-based diet, it can be challenging to get enough protein… An awesome way to add extra to our diet is to use protein powders. Earth Chimp kindly gifted me their vegan & organic protein powder to try out; I wanted to share all my thoughts about this product with you all today. Let’s jump right into it!

What I Love About Earth Chimp

First off, this is a great way to get plant-based protein (20g per serving!) for those of us on plant based diets. Not only is this product vegan, it is also dairy, soy, AND gluten free. Perfect for everyone with dietary restrictions. The protein powder is also organic and full of good ingredients without all those nasty added sugars and gums.

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bookmark_border5 Ways to Use Pumpkin Guts After Carving!

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Hey earth muffins! Halloween is just around the corner, which means it is almost time to start carving those jack-o-lanterns! Once the spooky faces are carved, one question remains: what should I do with the pumpkin guts?? Never fear, this post shares all the best ways to stay zero waste and utilize your whole pumpkin!

1. Make pumpkin seeds!

This is a no-brainer in my house. Once there is a big bowl of pumpkin guts on the table, we sift through and take out all the seeds. This can be time consuming but listening to some spooky songs definitely helps! After all the seeds have been set aside, rinse them off and roast in the oven. If you don’t have a favorite recipe for this, there are plenty on Pinterest that turn out great! Some even include seasonings to make your seeds even tastier.

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bookmark_borderHere’s Everything You Need for Zero Waste Cleaning

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Hey earth muffins! When I started my eco journey, I made it a goal that once I used up all my cleaners I would slowly replace them with eco-friendly alternatives. This goal has been stretched out after moving in with my boyfriend because he also came with a lot of plastic bottled cleaners…. BUT, I have finally been able to start using zero waste cleaners! If you are interested in how to zero waste your cleaning supplies, this is the full list of everything you could ever need for zero waste cleaning. Let’s jump right into it!

The Essentials

You can’t do sustainable cleaning without vinegar and baking soda. I buy a huge container of vinegar and keep it under my sink. It is multi-purpose and can be used as a cleanser, deodorizer, and even to cut grease. My favorite easy-to-make all-purpose cleaner is also made with vinegar. Baking soda is another great thing to have in bulk. It is an abrasive (and also a deodorizer)… It makes my sinks/shower shine and can even be used to unclog drains too.

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