The Truth About Tinted Sunscreen: Finding an Eco-Friendly, Non-Toxic Options
Sunscreen is supposed to protect us, but what if some formulas do more harm than good? A recent study by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), revealed…
How to Avoid Microplastics: 15 Practical Ways to Reduce Exposure
Microplastics are everywhere—lurking in our water, sneaking into our food, and even floating through the air we breathe. These minuscule plastic particles, often too small to…
Minimalist vs Maximalist Fashion: Which Suits Your Life?
An astonishing stat: the fashion industry creates 92 million tons of textile waste each year—like a garbage truck of clothes going to a dump every second.1 So,…
Microplastics in Soil: What Every Earth-Conscious Gardener Should Know
Ever wonder what happens to all those tiny plastic fragments that break down in the environment? I was shocked to learn that a staggering amount of…
Greenwashing in Fashion: Spotting False Sustainability Claims
Did you know that many fashion brands’ environmental claims aren’t as green as they seem? According to the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority, an analysis of…
What Is Recycled Polyester? A Closer Look at This Eco-Friendly Fabric
Did you know it takes about 10 plastic bottles to make a single piece of clothing from recycled polyester?1 That’s wild! Every year, millions of plastic…
The Hidden Threat: Nanoplastics in Bottled Water
A startling study published in January 2024 revealed the unsettling truth about bottled water: each liter contains an average of 240,000 plastic particles, with 90% being…
How to Tell If Plastic Is BPA-Free (and Why It Matters for Your Health)
Did you know that 93% of Americans have BPA in their bodies?1 Similarly, the European Environment Agency found that 92% of adults in 11 European countries…
The Truth About Plastic: Why Plastic-Free Living Matters
It always amazes me how much effort people put into making their food and drinks healthier—ordering a fat-free, sugar-free, extra-foam, double-shot, with oat milk, no whipped…
Composting 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Creating Black Gold
Composting offers a simple way to keep food scraps out of landfills and turn them into something useful. Whether you have a backyard or live in…