9 Swaps for a Zero Waste Kitchen

  The kitchen is one of the most important parts of a home. It’s where we spend hours leaning over the stove, waiting patiently in front of the heating oven, or peering out of the window while washing dishes. There are many features of a kitchen that can harm the environment. But luckily, there are eco-friendly alternatives for all of […]

DIY Non-Toxic Homemade Cleaning Products

Our Earth is not only holding the weight of the human world but also the hefty load of human waste we produce. Our environments are littered with plastic, our air is gassed with pollution, and our waterways are flooded with chemicals. ​Caption: Cleaning product chemicals have been found in over 60% of America’s rivers, lakes, and dams. Credit: Jeshoots, Unsplash […]

Why Sustainability?

​Sustainability is “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Sustainability is the management of Earth’s ecosystems in a way that promotes the well-being of all species and future generations. To ensure environmental stability, we need to establish the use of resources within the natural boundaries of the planet.​The environment […]

How Fast Fashion Affects the Environment

Clothes are an everyday necessity and, for many people, the most salient aspect of self expression. We all wear them – at least in public – yet, many of us don’t give a second thought to where they come from, how they are made and what impact they have on our environment. Given that the fast fashion industry is second […]

Attitudinal Changes Are Necessary To Be The Best Greenie You Can Be

At least you’re trying, right? ​ Well, yes… to an extent. While it is important to acknowledge the effort that we make to preserve the Earth, it is also extremely important to keep empowering ourselves to do more and to do better. The rate of human destruction upon Earth is not slowing despite our current efforts – which indicates that […]