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.
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!
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!
Read More ➥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!
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.
Read More ➥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.
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.
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:
Read More ➥Hey earth muffins! Starting an eco journey can be a bit overwhelming at first. There are so many places to start… And tons of possible sustainable swaps to make! Don’t stress yourself out too much – just go one day at a time. Every small change truly does make an impact; to keep it simple, here are 7 sustainable tips for each day of the week. Follow this guide Monday through Sunday to start living your best eco life!
Hey earth muffins! On my recent vacation, I did a bit of day hiking. Hiking is awesome because you spend time in nature while exercising too! It is important to remember your sustainability values even when you are deep in the forest; there are plenty of ways to stay zero waste on your hike too! In today’s post, I will share some of the best ways to have a zero waste hike. Make sure to use them when on your late summer/early fall adventures! 🥾
Hey earth muffins! Being on a plant-based diet can result in low levels of important vitamins and nutrients if you aren’t careful. An easy way to ensure you are getting the nutrition you need is to take some sort of multivitamin. Enter Rootless – this seaweed bite is perfect for anyone looking to balance their nutrients! I was gifted a 30 day supply of these bites, so I wanted to share my Rootless review with you all today.
Firstly, these bites are made out of seaweed (which is super sustainable!). Seaweed only requires sun and seawater to grow… And it doesn’t require any added water, pesticides, fertilizer, etc. that land plants need. On top of this, seaweed also draws carbon out of the surrounding ocean/air. This is always a good thing in terms of sustainability!
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