Join the Refill Revolution this World Refill Day
World Refill Day: June 16th Our culture of convenience is polluting our planet, especially due to our dependence on single-use plastic. This is why we here at U-Konserve are excited to highlight World Refill Day, a global public awareness campaign by City to Sea. Founded by Natalie Fee in 2015, City to Sea works with communities,…Read the full article
Earth Day Guide to the Six Rs of Sustainability
Sustainability is often defined as being able to meet our current needs without jeopardizing future generations’ ability to meet theirs. While there are a variety of ways to live more sustainably, the six Rs make up a baseline of actions you can take to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle. 1. Refuse We are not accustomed…Read the full article
1% for the Planet Gift Guide: Top 10 Sustainable Gifts
Top 10 sustainable gifts that give back Our current environmental issues have caused us to renew our commitment to our mission, and look more carefully for gifts from small, conscientious brands that give back. Our favorite brands are those who pledge to donate 1% of annual sales to nonprofits that benefit the environment. Our 1% for…Read the full article
Five Common Recycling Myths
Not sure what can be recycled? We can help sort it out. We’ve all done it. We carefully add something to the recycling bin with good intentions, hoping that the item will get recycled and we can absolve ourselves from any worry. Since everything has a recycling symbol on it these days why not try? This…Read the full article
4 Things You Didn’t Know About Plastic Bags
Happy Earth Day! This is our last post in our five-week Earth Month series. Get the facts about single-use plastic bags, and find the very best zero-waste swaps (at a discount and through giveaways) to help you kick the plastic habit.
Plastic Straw Pollution and Why You Should Stop Sucking
We’re counting down to Earth Day by sharing facts and offering the best reusable solutions at a discount and through giveaways to get you started. This week let’s talk about plastic straw pollution and why you should stop sucking. Get the Facts: Plastic Straw Pollution Plastic Straw Numbers are Staggering Single-use plastic straws have…Read the full article
Three Reasons Why We Should Stop Eating Out Of Trash
More than 50 years ago, the first Earth Day saw 20 million Americans marching for our planet. It’s a time when customers look for ways to reduce their impact and that’s where we come in. We’re counting down to April 22 and celebrating the world’s largest environmental movement by sharing facts, and offering the best…Read the full article
12 Sustainable Gifts for Everyone on Your List
Shop your values with feel-good, sustainable gifts Every season we search high and low to find sustainable gifts that align with our mission to tread lightly on the planet. We focus on smaller brands we know well, and choose practical gifts that get used up, or inherently help reduce waste in our daily lives. See…Read the full article
5 Tips to Keep Produce Fresher Longer
One positive trend that’s come out of our global quarantine: More cooking! Families are spending more time planning, prepping, cooking and storing food in their busy, well-stocked kitchens. Industry experts say the trend is here to stay, even after stay-at-home orders are lifted, so here are our favorite tips to help you keep produce fresher longer….Read the full article
Make Your Own Sanitizing Wipes
These past few years have made us all more aware of washing our hands with soap and water, or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, especially when traveling. Unfortunately single-use wipes are polluting our planet, but like many disposable products, it’s easy to make your own. Learn how to make your own reusable wipes, and brush…Read the full article