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bookmark_borderHow to Help Clean Up The World!

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Hey earth muffins! The third weekend of September is recognized as Clean Up the World, a time to unite together and conserve the planet. There are many different ways you can participate in this event, so there is really no excuse not to! Whether you have only a few minutes or a couple of hours to spare this weekend, there are a ton of different ways to clean up the world. Let’s jump right into it!

Organize a clean up event or join one in your area.

If you have a couple of hours this weekend, do some research if there are any clean ups happening in your area. A lot of environmental organizations will have them planned to help with this cause. Follow their instructions to sign up for the event and show up with an attitude ready to clean the planet! For those in more rural areas, you might have to head onto local Facebook groups/pages and organize your own clean up. Just let others know where, when, and WHY you will be picking up trash this Clean Up the World weekend… I’m sure others with join you! 😊

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bookmark_borderEasy Ways of Making School Eco-Friendly This Fall

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Hey earth muffins! I can’t believe school has already started this year. The students in my area went back on August 22nd, which is just crazy to me! This school year, make it a priority to reduce your impact on the planet. The following are easy tips for making school eco-friendly – but the opportunities are endless!

Buy supplies secondhand and/or reuse what you already have.

While back-to-school sales are tempting this time of year, don’t buy anything unless you must. Instead, use up what you already have from prior school years or source necessary items from your favorite secondhand stores.

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bookmark_borderCleanO2 Soap Review: A Revolutionary Carbon Capture Product

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Hey earth muffins! Looking for an easy way to cut waste in the bathroom? Simple – start using bar soap instead of body wash! I talk a lot about shampoo bars on this blog, but I thought it would be fun to review the latest soap I’ve been trying out. This was kindly sent over to me by CleanO2… And I really love it (but let’s not spoil the rest of this post!). Here are my thoughts on the revolutionary CleanO2 soaps.

A CleanO2 bar soap - soap made with carbon captured

What I Love About CleanO2

For starters, this soap is made using an awesome carbon capture process. The founders of the company created the CarbinX, which captures carbon dioxide emissions from building heating systems. The result of this process is non-toxic pearl ash/potassium carbonate… Which is then upcycled into their soaps! I love that a bar of soap can be a part of this circular economy. A huge win for sustainability and the planet.

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bookmark_borderThe Importance of Water Reservoir Upkeep: How to Keep Your Community Safe

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Water reservoirs are an essential part of every community. They provide a vital service, supplying clean drinking water to residents and businesses. Therefore, these reservoirs must be kept in reasonable condition at all times so that the community can rely on them in times of need.

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bookmark_borderSecondhand September: How to Participate this Year!

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Hey earth muffins, happy Secondhand September! All month long, the focus is on choosing used instead of new. That means thrift stores might become your new best friend in the next 30 days 😅 If you aren’t sure where to start, keep reading for easy ways to participate in Secondhand September this year!

~Hit up your favorite thrift stores

Avoid the mall this month and opt for your favorite thrift stores instead. The whole point of the Secondhand September challenge is to favor used items over new. You can choose to focus on thrifting clothing, home goods, or across the board if you like. Make a point to go to every one of your favorite thrifting spots in September!

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bookmark_borderHow To Be More Eco-Friendly At The Office

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Hey earth muffins! Whether you like it or not, you are going to spend a lot of time at your workplace. This might be a home office or a large room of cubicles… But don’t think you have to limit your sustainability habits just because you are at work. In today’s post, I will share the best tips for how to have an eco-friendly office. These are easy ways to increase sustainability while at work!

1. Reuse paper! (and all other office supplies)

In today’s world, it seems like everyone knows that they should reuse paper. But here is a good reminder to do so! Set your default to print on both sides of the paper, reuse anything that has a blank side, and if your company has a stack of old invoice paper they plan on getting rid of use it as scratch paper! On top of paper, reuse things like binder and paper clips, envelopes, etc.

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bookmark_border5 Reasons To Travel Responsibly: Tips For Greener Trips

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When it comes to travelling, there are many different ways in which you can go about it. You can travel locally or take trips further afield; you can travel by car, train, plane or boat; and you can travel independently or with a group. No matter how you choose to do it, though, there are some key things that all travellers should bear in mind if they want to make their trips more environmentally friendly. Here we take a look at five reasons why travelling responsibly is the way forward.

1. To Help Preserve The Planet.

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bookmark_borderIs The H&M Conscious Choice Line Actually Eco-Friendly??

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Hey earth muffins! While thrifting is always my number 1 choice when it comes to purchasing new clothes, I have been curious lately to see if “normal” fast fashion companies are getting better when it comes to sustainability. H&M is the first brand I think of that broadcasts it’s sustainability values to the world, so I wanted to take a look into their eco-friendly clothing line – Conscious Choice.

What is H&M’s Conscious Choice Line?

According to the H&M website, pieces “created with a little extra consideration for the planet” are labeled as part of this “exclusive” line. In order to qualify for this range, each product must meet the following:

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