The Plastic Free July initiative first began in 2011, and since then the campaign has grown so much that in 2017, the founder of the movement, Rebecca Prince-Ruiz, set up the Plastic Free Foundation Ltd. This foundation is an independent non-profit charity striving for a future … [Read more...] about 7 tips to kickstart your Plastic Free July
Zero waste
How to make your home a low-waste place
The average American consumer produces just under five pounds of trash each day, adding up to around 1,642 pounds per person annually. That’s a whole lot of rubbish! So what can we do about it? You may have heard of the phrase “zero-waste,” where the idea is to let nothing you … [Read more...] about How to make your home a low-waste place
7 tips for zero-waste air travel
While traveling by air isn’t the most eco-friendly means of transportation, sometimes it's the only viable option to get us where we need to go in a highly globalized world. However, even if you do travel by plane, there are still ways to reduce the environmental impact of your … [Read more...] about 7 tips for zero-waste air travel
Attention eco-minded parents! These baby shoes are 100% dissolvable
As many parents will tell you, when you have a baby, it can be difficult to be sustainable every step of the way, especially since babies outgrow their clothing so quickly. Well, eco-friendly children’s shoe brand Woolybubs has come up with an ingenious solution to shrink the … [Read more...] about Attention eco-minded parents! These baby shoes are 100% dissolvable
12 Great uses for those citrus peels you’re about to toss out
Wait! Before you throw away that orange peel, consider repurposing it for handy use around the house. Citrus peels of all kinds have a wonderful smell and hidden powers that make them great for little projects. Here are 12 ways to repurpose that peel. Improve your trash can … [Read more...] about 12 Great uses for those citrus peels you’re about to toss out