How to Repurpose Common Household Plastics

If you find yourself with an overflowing cabinet of washed takeout containers, drawers of cleaned ketchup and mustard bottles, or the dreaded plastic bag filled with plastic bags, this is just what you need! Here are some easy ways that you can reuse and repurpose some common household plastics to give them a second (or third or fourth) life.

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Introducing Alpaca Wool Dryer Balls

We’re so thrilled to announce our newest product to our sustainable laundry line, the Alpaca Wool Dryer Balls! These dryer balls are handmade from local alpaca wool right here in California, and are the perfect addition to laundry day that will help reduce energy usage while prolonging the lifespan of your clothing.

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5 Ways to Repurpose Your Food Waste

While a lot of food waste is avoidable, there are always going to be components that can’t be eaten, such as onion skins, banana peels, and coffee grounds. To combat the inevitable food that does go to waste, here are some easy tip for ways to repurpose and make the most of your organic materials.

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Holiday Gift Guide

Still searching for the perfect low-waste gift for friends and family? Look no further, we’ve got you covered! Whether they’re new to a sustainable lifestyle or are a minimalist master, they’re sure to love these reusable goodies.

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Everyday Sources of Hidden Plastics

While it’s easy to spot some plastic items and identify them as such, like disposable cutlery and clamshell packaging, others have become so ingrained into our daily lives that we may not even know about them. Here are some lesser known sources of plastic and simple alternatives for how to replace them.

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Greenwashing & How to Avoid it

As the effects of climate change, plastic pollution, and environmental destruction become more prevalent throughout the world, many people are starting to make sustainable living a part of their lives. While eco-friendly brands and alternatives are popping up left & right, so too is the prevalence of Greenwashing.

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Sustainable Swaps for the New Year

With all the resolutions and new life changes starting up this New Year, why not add sustainability to the list? Becoming more eco-conscious can be done easily on a budget with just a little extra planning, so get swapping and start your year off right with some sustainability style!

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Guide to a Sustainable Holiday Season

While it’s known as the most festive time of the year, the holiday season is also the most wasteful. From food waste to discarded packaging and excessive carbon emissions, the EPA estimates that 25% more waste is produced every year between Thanksgiving and New Years in the US. In order to combat all the waste that’s being created, here are some simple ways that you can reduce your waste and have a sustainable holiday season.

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Upcycling and the Textile Waste Problem

There is a growing trend within the sustainability community towards upcycling, by taking waste materials and giving them purpose by turning them into something more usable. In order to prevent more waste & pollution from being created, upcycling materials is one of the best (and craftiest) ways that everyday people can help the environment!

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Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

With the recent report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) being released, many people are now wondering what they can do to help in the fight against climate change. For the average person, what simple changes could they make in their life to help lower their carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions?

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What Causes Species Endangerment?

While we’re so often focused on our own impact on the environment, like lowering our carbon footprint and switching to reusables, we often forget to look at the plants and animals affected by our actions. We wanted to take a closer look at these species that are most negatively impacted by our actions and work on finding ways to help them flourish and thrive.

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