We all know how toxic our lifestyles have become as compared to the cavemen. Have you ever wondered why they had fewer diseases at the time or how they lived for so long without having to go through lethal disorders like ours? Well, the reason is simple – their lives were based on a natural and [...]
Going plastic-free is more than just a trend; it’s a way of life. If you’re diving all-in to this sustainable lifestyle, you may be looking for simple ways to make it sustainable for the long-term. For many families, overcoming plastic usage in the kitchen seems like an impossible task. However, the truth is that it’s not [...]
Caring for the environment is crucial nowadays more than ever. The amount of plastic found in the ocean is frightening, but what’s more horrifying is the massive number of animal casualties. In the beginning, using plastic for convenience was a stellar idea, until the population grew and so did the number of people who use it. [...]
This post contains some affiliate posts. How many times have you wanted to kick yourself because you were out shopping and you did not have your plastic-free, zero waste shopping essentials with you? In order to reduce our use of plastics and reduce waste, I've found that it is important to be organized and to plan [...]
This World Environment Day, Plastic Free July Foundation is calling for us to collectively address one of the world’s greatest environmental challenges. Plastic Free July aims to raise awareness of the problems with single-use disposable plastic and challenges people to do something about it. You’ll be joining millions of people from 159 countries world-wide in making a [...]
We recently celebrated World Environment Day, and this year’s theme and objective was to beat plastic pollution. The enormous problem of plastic pollution has been designated as the key issue this year, and for good reason: Did you know that 6 million tons of single-use plastic are thrown out every year? Plastic pollution is a monumental issue, [...]
If you stopped a group of ten people on the street, it’s likely that most, if not all, of them would have plastic on their person in some form. They might be carrying a bag made of plastic. Or they might have an article of clothing that has plastic in it. Or maybe they brought food [...]
The world is becoming more environmentally-friendly by the day. Green living is on the tip of everyone’s tongues as of late, as talk of global warming, renewable energy, and reducing our individual carbon footprints becomes increasingly mainstream. Hybrid cars are driving down our streets, sustainable fabrics are being used to make our clothes, and even luxury [...]
Have you ever heard about the Great Pacific plastic gyre? Ocean gyres are convergence zones where different currents and temperatures meet and mix. Often, they end up with a still zone in the center of the swirling mix. It’s a perfect place for junk to accumulate, which shines quite a spotlight on our waste. Plastics from [...]
