Green is not something you can buy. Green is a way of life. Treasure everything, think permaculturally, live sustainably in all ways. Make it, grow it, build it yourself. Do all you can with what you have. – Unknown “Green” seems to be a buzz word lately. Companies are realizing consumers want to protect the…
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10 Reusable Kitchen Swaps
“We have forgotten how to be good guests, how to walk lightly on the earth as its other creatures do.”-Barbara Ward When I think back on my old kitchen, there was a lot of plastic and waste. Plastic wrap, plastic food storage containers toppling out of my cabinets, plastic soap bottles sitting on the sink…
Microplastics & 15 Ways to Avoid Making Them
We are living on this planet as if we had another one to go to. I know some don’t care. Hopefully, if you stumbled upon my blog, you are one who is curious or does care. We have been treating our earth pretty poorly. At first, I think it was an innocent mistake, but since…
Why You Don’t Need Bulk Stores to Reduce Waste
Since living in Germany, we haven’t had access to big, bulk stores like in the states. Honestly, I may not even go back to them. Buying toilet paper wrapped in plastic that is wrapped in more plastic is no longer my style now that I know there are other options. Buying a huge bag of…
Eco Friendly Easter
The environment is where we all meet; where we all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share.– Lady Bird Johnson Spring here is friends! Although we’ve still had some snow and chilly weather, the birds are singing like crazy. It makes my heart happy & my morning yoga peaceful….
Tips for Traveling Low Waste
“Remember that happiness is a way of travel, not a destination.” -Roy M. Goodman As I prepare for a trip and think about what I’m going to pack, I realized all the unnecessary plastic and waste that I come into contact with each time we travel. This is especially true if we fly. So what’s…