Getting creative and making things yourself is one of the best ways to be eco-friendly, but craft supplies can sometimes cause unnecessary plastic waste. As you work through your supply, swap out old items for new ones, like plastic free scissors. Before you know it, you’ll have a total supply of plastic free present wrapping […]
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It’s fairly common knowledge that plastic is harmful for animals around the world, including humans. We also know that it’s unattractive to see it littering the streets and oceans – but we don’t often ask, how does plastic affect soil? Much of our plastic goes to landfills – we only recycle 9% in the US and 45% in the
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When we think of plastic waste, we often think of overflowing landfills, litter alongside the road, or giant patches of trash floating in the ocean. What we may not immediately imagine are all the animals affected by plastic. Our plastic waste problem impacts more than just the scenery – animals are dying thanks to our
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You may have heard of the zero waste movement and seen images of a trash jar – yes, a jar that contains an entire year’s worth of someone’s trash. While this is a noble cause, it doesn’t tell the whole story of a person’s environmental footprint. Enter the low impact movement – zero waste’s new,
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Plastic pollution is an issue that everyone needs to be accountable for. While the changes you make in your personal life are incredibly important, there’s an elephant in the room that we need to talk about: fishing net pollution. Also referred to as ghost fishing gear, abandoned fishing nets, ropes, and lines account for 46% of the
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Whether you’re a strict iced-drinks-only person, or just like the occasional cold beverage, ice is an essential part of life. Choosing non plastic ice cube trays is a small but mighty way that you can avoid plastic in the kitchen and still enjoy your favorite iced drink. Here’s why you should switch and my top recommendations!
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Swapping out liquid soaps, shampoos, and conditioners for their bar alternatives not only saves a ton of packaging but is also incredibly helpful for travelling. No more worrying about liquid limits or exploding bottles of product! However, you will need something to carry it in, which is why this DIY travel soap case is perfect.
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11/10 -There’s nothing worse than facing a huge pile of dishes without something to protect the delicate skin on your hands – which is exactly why you need a pair of eco friendly rubber gloves! While cheap synthetic rubber gloves might be tempting, the effects of synthetic rubber on the earth simply isn’t worth it.
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If you’re after both eco friendly and plastic free tissues then 100% pure bamboo is for you. It uses 65% fewer Carbon emissions than trees and reduces deforestation. Furthermore, bamboo is a fast growing grass compared to trees. The Cheeky Panda source their bamboo from FSC Certified forests. Let’s go through what the options are.
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Celebrating Halloween calls for candy, decorations, costumes, food – and most importantly, plastic free Halloween ideas! If you’re living a more eco-conscious lifestyle, there’s no need to miss out on the holiday excitement. In fact, finding thoughtful, plastic free ways to celebrate can actually lead to fun new traditions and more time with friends and
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