We live in a consumer-driven, individualistic society. The pandemic has tasked us to be thoughtful about what we have and what we need. For many, this has looked like fewer trips to the grocery store or difficulty finding items that were normally purchased without issue. For others, they have made their own bread, shared their…
You have heard the adage, let your dollars do the talking for you, and it is particularly true with corporations and their environmental impact. Historic mass wasters like Wal-Mart, made huge shifts when it was clear there was a strong consumer base making purchasing decisions based on sustainability. With that in mind, there are some…
It is never too late to introduce your children to the idea of environmental consciousness and protecting our planet. Here are some of our favorite children’s books on the environment that make great reads and gifts. My Friend Earth: (Earth Day Books with Environmentalism Message for Kids, Saving Planet Earth, Our Planet Book) by…
We have written previously about environmental justice and environmental swaps you can incorporate into your day-to-day life, but sometimes, reading isn’t the best medium to convey an idea. Other times, we just want to sit back and watch someone explain things to us. For those days and the visual learners among us, here are several…
We all know the mantra, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. But with busy days, tossing used containers in the recycling bin can feel like all we have capacity to think about. Here are specific ideas for how to incorporate more environmentally conscious decisions into your everyday: What products do you use often enough that you can…
Clean Principles to be More Environmentally Conscious This season, and this year, people are thinking about what they can rid themselves of or live without. Many are trying to pare down and be more mindful about what they have or bring into their house. Whether you are driven by religious reasons, like Lent, or…