Hey earth muffins! If you can’t tell by the red and pink aisles at every major store, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. While a huge teddy bear is cute and cuddly for a while, Teddy will (unfortunately) end up as trash in a landfill in the near future. So, what gifts can you give that won’t harm the planet?? Here is a list of the best sustainable valentine gifts to give this Valentine’s Day!
Hey earth muffins! Can you believe 2023 is almost here?! This year flew by – but I’m excited to see what the next year brings. 🎉 Before January hits, you need to come up with some resolutions. This year, let’s try to make them earth-friendly to improve our eco journeys… Keep reading for the best sustainable resolutions for 2023!
–Pick 12 eco-friendly swaps to make throughout the year: These can be as easy or difficult as you’d like. Try to implement changes to all rooms of your house and every aspect of your daily life. Some ideas: switching to a bamboo toothbrush, using reusable grocery bags, and buying decor secondhand. The options are endless!
Read More ➥Hey earth muffins! Christmas is just around the corner; I don’t know about you but my schedule has been packed with holiday events and office parties. Many of these include bringing some sort of gift to exchange. There are plenty of options for fun (and useful) zero waste white elephant gifts…. Keep reading for a full list of the best eco-friendly presents to bring to your next office party!
1. First up – mason jar soup, dessert, or hot chocolate mix. Ever feel like you (maybe) have too many mason jars? This is the perfect way to pass on a jar AND delectable treat. Don’t forget to include the recipe too!
Read More ➥Hey earth muffins! Christmas is just around the corner and holiday shopping has begun. 🎄 Instead of using disposable wrapping paper to wrap your gifts, I highly suggest trying out furoshiki wraps instead. These are a great reusable alternative and are much better for the environment. Let’s jump into a guide on what these wraps are AND how to wrap presents with them.
Furoshiki wraps are pieces of fabric that are used to wrap gifts. While you can buy specific furoshiki wraps, there are plenty of things you can use that are already around your house. Old fabric scraps, bandanas, scarves, etc. Get creative and use what you already have before buying any furoshiki wraps this Christmas. Using these wraps are obviously better for the planet because they can be reused every year and don’t require the usage of any new resources to produce.
Read More ➥Hey earth muffins! Let’s be honest, Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without a decorated tree. For those trying to live more sustainable lifestyles and have a zero waste Christmas, you might question if real or fake Christmas trees are better for the planet. The short answer: it really depend. There are pros and cons to both types, so keep reading to learn about the best options for each type of tree!
Hey earth muffins! My Christmas spirit has come early this year… Not sure why, but I’m so ready for the holidays! 😊 There are often a bunch of holiday events to attend in December; many of them have an “ugly sweater” theme. Don’t buy your ugly sweater at the store just yet… You can find plenty of them secondhand! Here are my tips for finding the best secondhand ugly Christmas sweaters this year:
The earlier you start scouring thrift stores for “ugly” holiday sweaters, the better your chances are for finding the best ones. If you haven’t started your hunt already, I suggest you get started ASAP. The best idea is to look for them consistently throughout the year too. I’ve even seen a ton of them over the summer months when they aren’t as highly coveted.
Read More ➥Hey earth muffins! Thanksgiving is just around the corner… Which means it is time to start prepping! The holidays often create excess waste if you aren’t careful; but, it is easy to celebrate an eco-friendly Thanksgiving! One way to reduce your impact on the planet this November is to opt for a meatless alternative to turkey. There are plenty of these on the market nowadays – here are the best plant-based turkey products to try!
Just like a real turkey, this is a frozen roast that must be thawed and baked in the oven. The texture (and even the smell!) is similar to the holiday bird, which makes it a perfect replacement. It is also on the smaller side; great for when you only have a few plant based guests coming over for dinner. I got mine at Kroger but I’m sure you can find it at other stores too. 😊
Read More ➥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!
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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