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Re-Adopting Indigenous Ways In the Modern World: 10 Things I Learned from Robin Wall Kimmerer's “Braiding Sweetgrass”
There’s a lot we can re-learn from those who came before us. Here are 10 wisdoms, as shared by Robin Wall Kimmerer in her 2013 classic, Braiding Sweetgrass.
5 Problems with Landfills (and how to stop throwing so much stuff away)
Landfills are necessary to maintain cleanliness, but they also damage the health of humans and the environment. Here’s everything you need to know about them.
How Long Does It Take to Decompose? 51 of the World's Most Popular Items
Get the full scoop on how long it takes the most common everyday items to break down. Some take days, weeks, or months, and others centuries.
Ocean Dumping: What Is It? And Is It Actually Legal?
Millions of pounds of waste ends up in the ocean every year, but is it actually legal? And if it’s not legal, why’s it still happening? Read on…
Amazon's Climate Pledge Friendly Program: 29 Products That Make the Cut
Amazon rolled out a new sustainability program in 2019 called Climate Pledge Friendly. See which products have earned the badge.
Recycling 101: How & Where to Recycle Things You No Longer Need
Make sure your items don’t get sent to a landfill. Here’s how and where to recycle the random household items you no longer need.
Shopping Sustainably: 5 Important Questions to Ask Before Buying That Product
Don’t be fooled by all the green wannabes out there. There are five things to look for when purchasing your favorite products sustainably…
14 Affordable Ways to Go Almost Zero Waste
Wondering how you can implement an (almost) zero-waste lifestyle on a budget? Here are 14 simple and affordable ways to make it happen.
Refill Shops: What They Sell & Where to Find One Near You
Wanting to get your toiletries and household essentials at a refill shop? Learn what a refill shop is, what they sell, and where to find one near you.
How to Grocery Shop Sustainably: 10 Practical Tips to Know
Are you grocery shopping with the earth in mind? Reduce your waste with these 10 simple tips.
The Beginner's Guide to Zero Waste: Important Things to Know (2022)
Learn what zero-waste living is, why it’s important, and how you can do it too.
21 No-BS Reasons to Consider an (Almost) Zero Waste Lifestyle
With 534 billion pounds of trash being thrown away every year (in America alone), an almost zero waste lifestyle is becoming increasingly important.
38 Simple Plastic-Free Product Swaps You Can Make to Better the Earth
Plastic is overtaking the world. Here are everyday plastic-free product swaps that you can make to lessen your carbon footprint.
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