Some Thoughts on Greener Gifting
As the season of giving rolls around, we thought we'd share some thought on how to lighten the planetary burden of this capitalist extravaganza! Jk, jk, we are not complete Scrooges, but we can all try to be mindful about not adding to the holiday heap. It is very easy to get caught up in the buzz and end up giving stuff that's more about the gesture than the usefulness. Here are some fun, simple ways to dodge the holiday excess and still spread heaps of cheer! Second-Hand Gifts Going vintage is super chic and it's the best way to guarantee you're giving someone a one-of-a-kind gift. why not thrift something really thoughtful? Just give it a good wash first... Set a Limit Without a budget,...
What the heck is Loofah anyway?
Buckle up because we're about to unravel the exciting world of loofahs – these quirky, nature-born wonders make up the scrubbing part of our Cleaner Sponge. We won't lie, we are loofah fan-girls and the goal of this blog post is to indocrinate you into loofah fandom as well. Let's not delay, here is our best and brightest loofah propaganda: What is loofah? First things first, let's answer the most important question, what the heck is a loofah? Most people first encounter the loofah outside of it's natural habitat, as a bathing scrub buddy, but they didn't start there. Here are our most favorite loofah facts: Botanical Origins: The loofah plant, scientifically known as Luffa aegyptiaca or Luffa cylindrica, is a member of the gourd...
Three Simple Ways to Make your Kitchen Greener
Are you ready to embrace your inner Captain Planet and clean up our kitchen situation? This post addresses three practical things you can try - and only three, because it is impossible to clean up every aspect of our lives at once, little steps, when adhered to, make a more significant impact over time. Our tagline is Less Evil for a reason - trying to be completely evil-free is a recipe for disaster (tangential, but applicable: check the success rate of abstinence programs if you want evidence). Without further ado, here are three easy ways to make your kitchen more earth-friendly. 1. Upgrade to Glass Containers One switch worth making is upgrading plastic food storage containers to glass ones. In the short term, you won't have to worry about harmful chemicals leaching into food...
All the deets on: Organic Cotton Napkins
Today, we're diving into the world of reusable, organic cotton napkins – the stylish and sustainable addition your dining table deserves.
Doing Your Best at Being Earth's Bestie
Let's face it; being earth-friendly can sometimes feel like navigating a tricky obstacle course. With our fast-paced lives and convenience-driven habits, it's not always easy to make the most eco-conscious choices. However, fear not! Today, we'll explore how we can all do our best in small, manageable ways to make a big impact on the environment.
What is Greenwashing?
Are you new to eco-enthusiasm? Perhaps you've heard the term "Greenwashing" and wanted to understand it a bit more. Let's discuss:
Setting an Eco-Friendly Holiday Table
It's the most wonderful time of the year, and no matter how you celebrate the season, it really is possible to do so in an eco-friendly way. We hope our tips give you some inspiration to make the greenest choices at your holiday table!
How to Use + Store Reusable Paper Towels
Replacing paper towels with a reusable alternative is super easy in theory, then the cat pukes all over your couch and you don’t want to have any keepsakes from that experience - even if they’ve been washed thoroughly. This post shares my top tips for making the transition to an earth-friendly towel as painless as possible.
Does Organic Cotton Matter?
Everyday we are inundated with bad news about how we are participating in the climate change catastrophe that we are currently experiencing - and it’s true that through changing our purchasing behaviors we can make a difference, but figuring out what is good and bad to buy is complicated. This blog post investigates cotton and it's impact on our world.
THE UGLY TRUTH ABOUT MICROFIBER
Everyone seems to love microfiber, the only problem is, it's evil. Microfiber sheds microplastics, a not so micro-problem for all of us.
