Healthy and Delicious Meal Prep Recipes
Meal planning is trending these days as we spend more time at home, so we’re sharing the best meal prep recipes to begin the new year. Start with meal-size containers that are safe in the freezer, oven and dishwasher. Stainless steel meal prep containers are lighter and sturdier than glass, and also come in plastic-free, leak-proof…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
Four New Single-Use Plastic Bans to Follow
Single-use plastic, one of most pervasive sources of pollution, is being banned by states and countries around the world. Time to stock up on reusables as the movement to reduce waste heats up. Canada will ban single-use plastic items by the end of next year | CNN Canada plans to ban single-use plastic like takeout…Read the full article
The Latest Single-Use Plastic News
The reuse revolution is making headlines, especially during our current pandemic. Here’s the latest single-use plastic news: Your Used Mask Needs to Make It to the Trash Can | The New York Times What do we want our planet to look like post pandemic? Let’s not let the virus be an excuse to waver from…Read the full article
The Best Healthy Smoothie Recipes to Make at Home
Smoothies can be a great way to add protein, fiber, healthy fats, and fresh veggies to your routine. Many of us are used to grabbing smoothies on the go. Watch out though, on-the-go smoothies are adding to plastic straw and cup waste that is quickly piling up in landfills and polluting our waterways. Ditch the…Read the full article
Environmentalists for Black Lives Matter: The Link Between Racial and Environmental Justice
In this country, people of color are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, pollution and toxic waste. The events surrounding George Floyd’s heartbreaking death have caused us to rethink our commitment and change our mindset so that we are not simply just non-racist, but working to be anti-racist. We want to keep learning…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
The Best Sangria Recipes for Summer Sipping
After a long, stressful spring, summer is finally here. As social distancing restrictions start to loosen, spending time outside with a few friends will be high on our lists. Sangria is an easy, refreshing drink that’s perfect for summer sipping, and a lovely cocktail to share with friends. That’s why we’re excited to share the…Read the full article
Environmental Silver Linings During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Is Mother Nature giving us a time out? When we stay home, the environment benefits. This Earth Day is unlike any other. There is immense suffering and overwhelming economic impacts from the current global pandemic. But, crises can also bring change, and we’re looking around and noticing less traffic, cleaner air and thriving wildlife. Here…Read the full article
Make Your Own Sanitizing Wipes
During the coronavirus pandemic, we have been instructed to wash our hands often and carefully. That has been pretty easy to do, especially since we are sheltering at home and soap has been readily available in stores. When we are out of our homes and it’s difficult to use soap and water, experts are saying…Read the full article