Despite the joy of giving gifts over the holidays, the excessive amount of packaging trash is a growing problem, particularly considering the recycling catastrophe in the United States. Before China banned the import of plastic waste back in 2018, it had taken 70 percent of the … [Read more...] about A guide to reducing holiday packaging waste
Sustainable holidays
7 sustainable alternatives to wrapping paper
The season of giving and receiving gifts is just around the corner. Although giving loved ones presents has a great impact on your (and their) mental health, it is also of utmost importance to be mindful of the impact gift exchanges have on the environment. Stanford University … [Read more...] about 7 sustainable alternatives to wrapping paper
A secondhand gift-giving guide for a more sustainable holiday
Do you want to make the holiday season more sustainable this year by practicing less consumerism, but are unsure of how to navigate giving pre-loved gifts with grace? A survey by online secondhand marketplace Vinted revealed that one in six people are dedicated to giving … [Read more...] about A secondhand gift-giving guide for a more sustainable holiday
7 Tips for making Thanksgiving more sustainable this year
The festive season is just around the corner, which makes for a lot of excuses to (safely) gather around the dinner table with friends and family to feast on favorite holiday dishes, starting with Thanksgiving at the end of November. Unfortunately, this also means that the … [Read more...] about 7 Tips for making Thanksgiving more sustainable this year
Solar-powered umbrella aims to make your beach holiday more sustainable
Given how much time parasols on coastal beaches sit under the sun, wouldn’t it make sense to replace the thick fabric they’re made of with solar panels — and maybe even use some of the energy generated to power, let’s say, beachfront ice-cream freezers? Italy’s leading gelato and … [Read more...] about Solar-powered umbrella aims to make your beach holiday more sustainable