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bookmark_borderHow You Can Travel More Sustainably

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One of the best ways to broaden your horizons in life is to go traveling. Learning and seeing new things is a good reward for those who travel. However, travel can be harmful to the environment; the more of us who do it, the more serious it becomes. With everyone becoming more aware of environmental issues (as evidenced by Allvision billboards), you might be worried about your place in it all and how you can enjoy your life and be sustainable at the same time.

This situation seems to be a difficult one to unravel. Traveling is wonderful for us, but the more we travel, the worse it gets for the environment. In that case, what can we do? Should we stay home? Actually, it would seem as though traveling in a more environmentally friendly manner is the best course of action. Here are some thoughts on how to go about accomplishing this goal.

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bookmark_border6 Eco-Friendly Products You Can Find at Walmart!

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Hey earth muffins! A couple of months ago I shared a list of eco-friendly Target products that you can find at your local store. I really like the idea of picking “normal”, non-sustainable stores and sharing the planet friendly products that you can purchase there. Even if you are limited by the stores in your area, you can still shop sustainably! 😊Walmart is definitely not the most earth conscious brand; but, they still have some options to choose from. Here is my list of 6 eco-friendly Walmart products!

First up – plastic free deodorant! Target carries Native and Hey Humans which I have tried (and reviewed). If you are looking for brands you already know and trust, Walmart carries Secret and Old Spice in plastic free containers. They also have refillable options, but I’ve heard that the design isn’t the best… Plus, why buy a plastic refillable one when there is a plastic-free option??

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bookmark_borderGoogle Hotel Sustainability: How to Use the Eco-Certified Hotel Search!

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Hey earth muffins! A couple of months ago, I wrote a post about Google Map’s new eco-friendly feature. It is surprisingly easy to turn on the Google Maps eco route feature… Which got me wondering if our favorite search engine had other sustainable abilities. Turns out it does! 😊 Did you know you can find hotels that are “eco-certified” just by searching through Google? Here’s everything you need to know about using this Google hotel sustainability feature.

How to Find “Eco-Certified” Hotels

If you are looking for the top-notch sustainable hotels for your travels, Google can help you out. Hotels labeled with the “eco-certified” label have been certified by an independent organization for meeting certain standards. I tried to look up what organization and standards are used, but couldn’t find any further information. However, it is better to choose an “eco-certified” hotel over a normal one any day.

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bookmark_borderHere’s Why You Should Have a Constant Reminder of Your Sustainable Values

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Hey earth muffins! With a new year upon us, it is important to try to be more eco-friendly in 2022. In a previous post, I talked about how you should evaluate your current eco journey and set some goals for yourself. I have found that setting goals that align with my sustainable values makes it easier to achieve them. I’m the type of person who also loves a constant reminder of what I stand for. I recommend that you all also have a constant reminder of your core values as well! Here are my thoughts on ways you can continue to inspire yourself every day.

What Are Your Values?

Taking time to think through your core values is super important! When my boyfriend and I took a staycation last summer, I spent a few hours journaling and writing down what values were important to me. There are plenty of online value worksheets that can help you with this if you aren’t sure where to start! Once you have a bunch of your values written down, I recommend grouping them into similar categories. For myself, I picked 5 overarching themes that encompass what my core values are.

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bookmark_borderGetting Started with a More Eco-Focused Lifestyle

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In today’s world, there is an ever greater awareness developing about the need for eco-focused approaches to life that help to mitigate the negative impact we have on the environment. With various gripping and troubling documentaries coming out over the last few years, increasing numbers of people are looking for changes they can make in their personal lives to live more in harmony with the natural world, as opposed to living in opposition to it.

At the same time, though, it’s fair to say that many people also find the idea of leading eco-friendly lives daunting. After all, not everyone is willing or able to move to a self-sufficient homestead, complete with a perfect composting system. As with so many other things in life, though, eco-friendly living is something where any movement in the right direction is likely to be beneficial. Here are just a few measurable tips for getting started with a more eco-friendly lifestyle.

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bookmark_borderHow to Respond to Vegan Haters

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Hey earth muffins! As I mentioned in my recent post how to start a plant-based diet, January is the month of Veganuary. I’m sure you all know that vegans are often criticized and made fun of for their eating habits… Being vegetarian, I have also had people question my decision to not eat meat. If you are participating in Veganuary this year, it is helpful to prepare yourself in advance on how to respond to vegan “haters”. Regardless if someone is just asking a question about your diet choice or being mean-spirited, these suggestions should all help you create the perfect reply to their comments.

Keep your diet choices to yourself!

It is honestly no one’s business that you are plant-based or vegan. So, keep it to yourself! I think a lot of vegans get in trouble for sharing too much about their diet all the time. This can get annoying, which can turns others off to the diet altogether. I know I am doing a good job at keeping it to myself when a coworker or friend says “Oh, I didn’t know you were vegetarian!”. 😊

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bookmark_borderHow to Shop Zero Waste When You Don’t Have Access to Bulk Bins

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Hey earth muffins! One of the easiest things you can do to reduce your impact at the grocery store is to shop from the bulk section. Bringing your own containers and shopping bulk is easy… But what should you do if your town doesn’t have any bulk bins to shop at?? The city I bought my house in does not have many bulk options like the previous area I lived in. Because of this, I have had to shift my shopping habits. Here are my top tips on how to shop zero waste when you don’t have access to bulk bins!

~Make sure you check all the stores in your city!

Even if a “bulk” section isn’t listed on the website, I still recommend going to every grocery store in your area to double check there isn’t one. I’ve found stores that have smaller bulk sections this way! Or, you might find a store with a specific type of bulk item, like coffee beans. Try out all the grocery stores and health food stores when you do this. You might be surprised to find that a city you thought had no bulk bins has a couple you can work with.

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bookmark_borderA Hey Humans Plastic-Free Deodorant Review

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Hey earth muffins! In my recent 8 Eco-Friendly Products You Can Find at Target post, I mentioned that they carry a wide selection of plastic-free deodorants. I have tried and reviewed the Native deodorant, so once that ran out I thought it was the perfect time to try another plastic-free deodorant on the market. 😊 I’ve absolutely loved the Hey Humans toothpaste that comes in an aluminum tube… So I was hopeful I would find success with their sustainable deodorant as well. Let’s jump right into my Hey Humans deodorant review!

Hey Humans plastic-free deodorant tube in scent Lavendar Vanilla

What I LOVE About Hey Humans Plastic-Free Deodorant

Obviously I love that this deodorant is plastic-free. From the time I started my eco-friendly journey, I have tried deodorants that came in anything from jars to tubes… And I think plastic-free tubes are the easiest to apply! Especially if you are new to the sustainability sphere, the design of this deodorant is not too far off from what you would be used to using. I try my hardest to support brands that are truly planet friendly; I love that Hey Humans has only plastic-free containers for their deos. Add on that they use aluminum tubes for their toothpaste and you can’t go wrong!

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