bookmark_borderHow to Celebrate a Zero Waste Memorial Day

Hey earth muffins! Memorial Day is a time to honor the memory of those who have lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military. It’s also a day for families and friends to come together and celebrate the unofficial start of summer. Most “traditional” Memorial Day celebrations can produce a lot of waste, including disposable plates and single-use decorations. If you’re interested in celebrating Memorial Day in a more sustainable way, here are some tips for a zero waste Memorial Day celebration:

1. Use reusables (including decorations)

One of the easiest ways to reduce waste during your Memorial Day celebration is to use reusable tableware and decorations. Instead of buying disposable plates, utensils, etc., opt for reusable versions that you can wash and use at your next party. Similarly, instead of buying decorations like balloons and streamers, choose decorations that you can use again next year.

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bookmark_borderHow to Celebrate World Fair Trade Day

Hey earth muffins! May 14th is World Fair Trade Day! If you aren’t familiar with this event, it is an annual global celebration held on the second Saturday of May. It is a time to support small farmers, producers, and artisans (and their families!) to create more sustainable and healthy communities around the world. Fair trade is amazing and impactful; here are my suggestions on how to celebrate World Fair Trade Day this year!

Shop from some fair trade stores!

While I don’t often shop for new items (I’m typically a new-to-me girl), I definitely support some fair trade shopping to celebrate this day! I bet you a ton of your local small businesses carry a plethora of items you can purchase – just look for a fair trade label. If you aren’t sure how to identify “fair trade”, ask a friendly staff person in the shop and hopefully they can help. ๐Ÿ˜Š There are also plenty of online retailers that only sell goods that are fair trade. WorldFinds has amazing accessories (see my Kantha jewelry haul from them) and Fair Trade Winds is another website that has an awesome selection of everything from home decor to felt flowers.

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bookmark_borderAwesome Earth Day Activities to Celebrate in 2022!

Hey earth muffins! If you don’t know already, April is “Earth Month” and the eco-friendly festivities all lead up to Friday – Earth Day! While I try my best to live in a way that makes Mother Earth happy every day, I love to treat her extra special on this holiday… And I think you should too. If you aren’t sure how to celebrate this April 22nd, look no further. Here is the ultimate list of fun Earth Day activities to try! ๐Ÿ˜

1. Subscribe to a few eco influencers to stay inspired!

On a day like Earth Day, it is easy to join a ton of people in celebrating our planet. But on a normal Tuesday in the middle of the summer, it can be harder to stay inspired to continue being eco-friendly. To make sure your Earth Day activities last longer than just a single day, I recommend subscribing to some eco influencers to keep sustainable living top of mind. Obviously I suggest following me and Life of an Earth Muffin ๐Ÿ˜‰ – but here is a list of my favorite sustainability influencers too!

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