bookmark_borderReview: Lucky Iron Fish and How to Use It

Hey earth muffins! Plant-based diets are amazing – not just for the planet, but for you too. When considering the switch to a more eco-friendly diet, a lot of people think about how their iron levels are going to be affected. There is a common misconception that all plant-based dieters have low iron… Which isn’t always the case. To ensure that I was getting the correct amount of iron, I decided to try out the Lucky Iron Fish. 🐟 Let’s jump into my full review of this product!

What is the Lucky Iron Fish?

The Lucky Iron Fish is basically that: a solid iron fish. It is made out of food-grade (and FDA certified) electrolytic iron powder. When this fish is boiled in a liquid, it releases a significant amount of iron that helps you get to your daily recommended amount. Women need about 18mg of iron each day, which can be difficult to achieve even if you aren’t subscribing to a plant-based diet. I know I struggle with my iron during that time of the month, so this fish is an excellent way to fortify my foods.

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bookmark_border4 Basic Rules of Thrifting That You Should Know

Hey earth muffins! A four day weekend for the holiday meant I did a lot of thrifting this weekend. 😍 I hope everyone had a wonderful Independence Day as well! Secondhand shopping is one of my favorite things – and a great way to find new clothes for the summer months. While thrift shopping is much better for Mother Earth, I make sure to follow these “rules of thrifting” to keep my consumption at a planet-friendly level. Let’s jump into the rules!

1. Only buy things that you will wear for the next 5+ years

Fashion trends change faster than the weather these days. So, it is important to buy clothing that is timeless and will last many years. Never buy anything that you will stop wearing after a few months. This results in buying more clothes and consuming more resources from the planet. Classic pieces never go out of style and can be reworn (and restyled) time and time again.

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bookmark_borderUnderstanding The Recycling Symbol (and Why It SUCKS!)

Hey earth muffins! Happy Plastic Free July! 🌎 πŸŽ‰ This month is a great time to focus on plastic-free living to reduce your consumption of plastics in your daily life. I personally have a goal to reduce plastics as much as possible; but, I know that I will still encounter some plastics this month and beyond. So will you! To prevent these from ending up in the landfill, it is important to recycle anything that you can. Today, I will be sharing everything you need to know about the recycling symbol.

What is the Recycling Symbol?

I am 99.99% sure that you have seen this symbol before. ♻️ It seems to be everywhere in the eco community and is automatically associated with anything to do with recycling. The three arrows of the symbol represent the three steps of the recycle process:

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bookmark_borderHow to Host a Plastic Free Morning Tea

Hey earth muffins! Plastic Free July starts tomorrow – will you be participating this year?? One of the popular activities to do during July is to host a plastic free morning tea. β˜• According to the PFJ website, these teas are “a tangible and delicious way to get others involved and start having conversations around plastic free ideas, sharing solutions and making a real difference together”. I mean, who wouldn’t love to have a tea party?! In today’s post, I will be sharing my top tips for how you can host a plastic free morning tea during PFJ!

1. Make sure you have zero waste tea and/or coffee!

Tea (and talking about plastic use) is obviously the central part of this event… So make sure you have zero waste coffee and tea! I’ve written a whole post on how to reduce plastic when brewing your hot beverages. My top tip is to buy yourself a stainless steel tea infuser. There is no need for tea bags when you can opt for loose leaf tea instead!

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bookmark_borderCommutes to Coffee: Going Green With Your Daily Work Habits

It has always been important to you to respect the environment and do everything you can to reduce your impact on the planet. One of the things you do everyday is go about your normal work routine, whether you’re commuting into the office or heading to your local cafe for your morning coffee. When it comes to living an eco-friendly life, there are a number of ways in which you can tweak your everyday work habits so that you can go greener and protect the environment. Consider some of the following ideas and get started right away!

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bookmark_borderHoldOn Review: Do Compostable Bags Actually Work?

Hey earth muffins! Plastic Free July is just around the corner! Every year this challenge comes around, I try to pick an area of my house to focus on in terms of making eco swaps. If you are new to sustainable living, I suggest tackling your kitchen this year! A great way to zero waste your kitchen and reduce single use plastic is to switch to HoldOn bags. These bags are compostable and plastic-free… And they were kind enough to send me some to try out! πŸŽ‰ Let’s jump into a full HoldOn review.

What I Love About HoldOn

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bookmark_borderHow to Have a Zero Waste Picnic This Summer!

Hey earth muffins! I don’t know about where you live, but the summer weather is officially here in Michigan. Last week we had a day that was over 90 degrees, and the lowest temp this week is 84. πŸ₯΅ The sun always makes me happy – and a picnic is a great way to relax in the summer! For those of you looking to stay eco-friendly, here are my top tips for having a zero waste picnic during the hotter months.

Bring your own picnic blanket!

Can you really have a picnic without a blanket? I don’t think so! But, does that mean you have to have a checkered blanket specifically for picnics? Of course not! As a true sustainable earth muffin, use what you have already. Throw blankets, comforters, anything that can be washed if it gets dirty. A few years ago I found a vintage picnic blanket at an antique store – it even has little ants and picnic food on it! πŸ˜‚ I leave that blanket in my car year round for all my picnic/outdoor needs.

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bookmark_borderThe Truth About Deadstock Fabric: Is It Sustainable?

Hey earth muffins! With a big boom in sustainable fashion companies, there has been an increase in clothing created from deadstock fabric. You might be asking yourself, “Well, what exactly is deadstock?”. I was doing some reading on it recently, so I thought it would be a great post to write. Here is the truth about deadstock!

What is Deadstock Fabric?

“Deadstock fabric” encompasses numerous things:

  • Unsold fabric from mills
  • Overstock (fabrics that did not sell)
  • Scraps from production runs by brands
  • Damaged or imperfect fabrics

With the rise in popularity of eco-friendly living, there has been an influx in brands that use deadstock fabric in their pieces. But, is deadstock actually sustainable?

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