It's always there every time you flip a switch or plug in a cord. We all rely on electricity to keep us going daily, whether it’s boiling water for our morning coffee, using our computer for work or charging our phone. Have you ever asked yourself how electricity gets...
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Biodegradable vs Compostable
The terms “compostable” and “biodegradable” are often used interchangeably even though they don’t mean the same thing. For all of us that are environmentally conscious, it’s important to learn the difference. It is particularly important when we are buying from brands...
Eco-Friendly Activities for Kids
Nowadays, many young children spend most of their time indoors, watching TV or on an iPad. These activities can prevent them from developing positive attitudes or feelings towards our natural environment. Young children are impressionable and it’s important for them...
Sustainable Living: 8 Tips For Going Green at Home
What is sustainable living? In a nutshell, it means reducing your carbon footprint, using fewer resources and choosing to purchase more sustainable products. It has many benefits like helping the environment, saving money, and it even makes us feel good! Switching to...
How to Be a Sustainable Minimalist
Sustainability and Minimalism are complementary ideas that can and should be explored in tandem. The goal of minimalism is to reduce clutter in one’s life, which means reducing waste and consumption of unnecessary goods. Sustainability seeks to reduce the consumption...
Eco-Friendly Ways to Have a Self-Care Day
Practicing self-care is important, it can provide more mental clarity and help you develop healthier habits. Sometimes finding the time in our busy day to practice self-care can be difficult, but it’s important to set aside time every day to take care of yourself,...
5 Eco-Friendly Tips That Save You Money
Saving money on your energy bill can also save the planet. It helps us be more environmentally conscious and have a smaller carbon footprint. Going green might seem more expensive at first, however, these changes will last for many years to come and will be an...
Sustainable Living: Tips For Going Green at Home
What is sustainable living? In a nutshell, it means reducing your carbon footprint, using fewer resources and choosing to purchase more sustainable products. It has many benefits like helping the environment, saving money, and it even makes us feel good! Switching to...
10 Eco-Friendly Father’s Day Gifts
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about gifts for your dad. We know he will love anything you give him, but why not introduce your dad to your sustainable lifestyle? Surprise him with eco-friendly and ethical options that are the...
Grow NYC: Eating Sustainably in NYC
Sustainable eating is all about choosing healthy and nutritious foods, while also making sure we’re taking care of the environment. You can eat more sustainably while also supporting local farmers and educating yourself about its benefits and positive impact. Grow NYC...
10 Eco-Friendly Hiking Essentials
Over 40 million people go hiking every year in national parks throughout the United States. We must do our part to ensure these areas are being respected and kept clean. The best way to do so is by bringing sustainably made products with us on our trip and avoiding...
FreshFarm: Helping Farmers Markets in Washington DC
Farmers' markets are important for many reasons and are critical to our local communities. They are the oldest form for farmers to sell produce directly to the public. Farmer’s markets are usually hosted once or twice a week in a designated area such as a park, closed...