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bookmark_borderThe BEST Tips for Eco-Friendly Spring Cleaning

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Hey earth muffins! Spring is finally here – and I’m loving it! This weekend I did a deep clean of my house, which included sorting through some stuff and donating to a local secondhand shop. While spring cleaning isn’t always the most exciting thing, it is definitely rewarding. You can stay sustainable as you clean too – keep reading for the best tips on eco-friendly spring cleaning!

~Use natural (or DIY) cleaners

What you use to clean is one of the most important parts of spring cleaning. You want to make sure these cleaners are good for your family (and pets) as well as being good for Mother Earth. I personally use an all-purpose cleaner made from simple ingredients or Koala Eco’s natural cleaner. There are plenty of ways to stay eco-friendly with your cleaning supples – check out this full list of everything you need for zero waste cleaning.

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bookmark_border4 Extra Ways to Be Green This St. Patrick’s Day!

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Hey earth muffins! I can’t believe that March is already here – and St. Patty’s Day is just around the corner too! This holiday is all about “green”… Which is perfect for us environmentalists! With a holiday that celebrates such an eco-friendly color, it is time to be a wee bit more sustainable this St. Patrick’s Day… Here are 4 easy ways to be green!

1. Use reusables for all your drinking needs!

While not everyone partakes in the holiday festivities, St. Patrick’s Day weekend is notorious for lots of parties and drinking. If you find yourself at any type of event, avoid the single-use red Solo cups. Bring your own reusable cup OR opt for drinks in glass bottles that can be recycled at the end of the night. Such a great (and easy) way to have a zero waste St. Patrick’s Day!

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bookmark_borderEasy Ways to be Green When Working From Home

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Hey earth muffins! Even though the world is (mostly) back to normal, there has been a huge shift in people working from home. I am at the office 99% of the time, but during tax season, I’ll typically work from home on Saturdays. There are plenty of ways to be more eco-friendly at the office; but, there are things you can do to stay sustainable when getting your work done remotely too. Keep reading for the top tips to be green when working from home!

1. Use scratch paper instead of notebooks

While I use my laptop and computer monitor for basically everything, there are times when I need to jot things down. Instead of using notebooks, recycle paper from around the house. Whether it be the backside of junk mail or old sheets of paper, there are plenty of reused options instead of using a new notebook.

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bookmark_borderHow to Reduce Food Waste When Grocery Shopping!

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Hey earth muffins! Food waste is a big problem for the planet. A lot of uneaten food heads to the landfill each day; without proper ventilation, this doesn’t break down properly like it would in the compost bin. There are plenty of ways to reduce food waste in your own home, but did you know you can also reduce this waste when you are grocery shopping?! Keep reading for the easiest ways to reduce food waste before you even leave the store!

Easy Ways to Reduce Food Waste While Grocery Shopping:

The first suggestion is to buy single bananas. 🍌 These are often just thrown out by grocery stores… And that actually creates a ton of food waste! The single bananas are usually in a pile on the end of the banana display; instead of buying a bunch, take from the singles stack instead. I personally buy a few to eat during the week and then some extra singles to put into the freezer. You can either pop them into the freezer to use for banana bread or slice before freezing for smoothies or a topping on oatmeal/overnight oats.

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bookmark_borderEasy Sustainable Resolutions to Have for the New Year!

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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!

Sustainable Resolution Ideas:

–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!

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bookmark_borderHow To Be More Eco-Friendly At The Office

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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!

1. Reuse paper! (and all other office supplies)

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.

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bookmark_borderSustainable Tips for Every Day of the Week: How to Start Your Eco Journey

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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!

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bookmark_borderHow to Pack a Suitcase: Low Waste Edition

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Hey earth muffins! Summer is just around the corner – time for some fun vacations!! As of yet, I only have one major trip planned in July… But I will definitely be planning some weekend getaways too. 😍 The travel excitement always gets me once I start packing for my destination. And who said you can’t pack your suitcase to align with your eco-friendly values? Here’s your ultimate guide on how to pack your bags the zero waste way this summer!

Make a list of everything you need for the trip.

This is obviously helpful if you are doing specific activities that require certain gear… But, making a detailed list is the way to go for any trip. Think ahead to what you will be doing and also research the weather forecast too. Once you have a list, stick to it and pack only what you need. Set a rule with yourself that you will make do with what you have on the trip – no need to buy that extra sweatshirt or flip flops when you already thought ahead and packed them.

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