DIY No-Sew “Unpaper” Towels/ Napkins
Besides the environment, continuing to purchase single use items at seemingly insignificant prices, adds up over time. As consumers we can begin to exercise our power and voice on this issue by refusing to buy the products that originate from deforestation, things like single-use paper towels for kitchen messes or paper napkins or plates for a dinner party. When we opt for these single-use, throw away items, not only are we telling the producers of these things that as consumers, we are “demanding” them, but we are also wasting our money. Read for our recipe for turning an old sheet into reusable towels/ napkins.
What's really going on with Recycling and what you can actually do about it?
The truth is that recycling is a complicated and convoluted issue that spans individual effort with governmental regulations (or lack there of) and corporate greenwashing at it’s finest. It’s such a mess that the easiest path forward is either the apathetic “why bother” or the misguided “wish cycling.” Neither of which are effective.
Rather than throwing in the towel we have some resources to share.
Nesting the hygge | HABIT way
Tips on how to buy only the most eco-friendly + ethically made baby essentials while nesting. Nesting is nothing new, both animals and humans have been doing it since the beginning of time. But read on for the most eco-ethical way to go about this in your home & nursery.
The biggest hack to keeping your home & closet clutter free
News Flash: while this might seem a bit counter intuitive, it’s true that the biggest organization hack starts when you are out of your home. Living in the capitalist economy that we do, you are subject to sales & marketing wherever you go. Whether this includes free samples or intentional shopping trips, you have to stay on your game to avoid bringing unwanted clutter back home.
How to go from Bulk Buying Food to Refill Buying for even greater benefits
Buying in bulk is thought to be inherently sustainable because you are using one packaging element to hold more- this is kind of true. It is also supposed to be cheaper, which is definitely true because you aren’t paying for packaging. But really the only way to bulk buy with a zero waste approach is to bring something you already own to refill instead of using the containers provided by the store. Filling up a plastic bag with slightly more quantity is no different than buying oatmeal in already packaged plastic.