And We're Back...
Hi friends. What was supposed to be a brief pause, turned into a longer hiatus. While Hannah and I are strong believers in this cause,...
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Green Your Routines!
Changing daily routines can be hard. Luckily many sustainable, eco friendly products exist now that can easily replace your standard bath and beauty products and there has been a big push toward more environmentally friendly packaging and products at the grocery store. Habits, like cleaning your clothes after one use or turning up the AC when it gets warm, take more time to adjust, but we offer advice on how to make changes less difficult and even fun.
Hannah
Oct 18, 20222 min read
Products We Use: Refillable Deoderant
If you're looking for an easy low waste swap, your deodorant is low hanging fruit. You use it every day. It comes in a plastic container...
Rachel
Jul 22, 20223 min read
Zero Waste Wins and Struggles
It's been a while since I've done one of these updates so I figured it's time. Like everyone else, we've been hot and trying to survive...
Hannah
Jul 12, 20222 min read
The Blue Zones Challenge: How a Healthy Lifestyle is Good for You AND the Planet
A few years ago I learned about the Blue Zones, a study that tracked the habits of the longest-lived, healthiest people on Earth. The...
Hannah
Jun 28, 20223 min read
Plastic Free July - A Brief How To Guide
You may have heard of Plastic Free July, a global movement encouraging people to reduce their plastic waste to zero for a whole month....
Hannah
Jun 14, 20222 min read
15 Surprising Things You Could Be Composting
Most people know you can compost your kitchen scraps, but don't limit yourself to carrots ends and mushy apples. Almost anything made of...
Rachel
May 20, 20222 min read
Respect Your Things, Part 2
I was talking to Hannah the other day and telling her I was using my April break to catch-up on errands, such as running to the tailor...
Hannah
Apr 27, 20226 min read
Our 100 Day Dress Challenge: Your Questions Answered
When my daughter and I decided to do Wool&Co's 100 Day Wool Dress Challenge, I thought it would be a fun bonding experience for us and a...
Hannah
Apr 19, 20224 min read
Eco-Challenges to Try for Earth Day
Want a greener lifestyle, but feeling intimidated? Change can be hard, but challenging yourself to trying something for a set amount of...
Alyssa Walker
Mar 31, 20226 min read
Five Questions with Angie Miller of Plymouth SoapWorks
I was so excited to interview Angie Miller, owner of Plymouth SoapWorks on Main Street in Plymouth because she makes the best shampoo I...
Rachel
Mar 18, 20224 min read
Gas Prices Have Gone Up, Now What?
As the senseless and heartbreaking war in Ukraine heightens, so do our gas prices. Like many, my family watches our dollars and it's been...
Hannah
Aug 31, 20213 min read
Our Low Waste Travel Kit
When I first started to strive for a zero waste lifestyle, I spent most of my time, money, and effort trying to reduce or eliminate waste...
Hannah
May 25, 20212 min read
My Low Waste Morning Routine
It occurred to me it might help to see how some of these low-waste behaviors fit together in a normal day, so today I’m going to share my...
Hannah
May 11, 20214 min read
In Defense of Doing Things the Hard Way
My dad, who had patiently been teaching me to drive for weeks, was finally somewhat relaxed in the passenger seat of his car for the...
Hannah
Mar 25, 20212 min read
Green your Shaving Routine
Daily habits – like shaving – can be hugely wasteful. Each year, people go through can after can of shaving cream or gel, tons of...
Hannah
Sep 22, 20203 min read
A Guide to Eco Hydration
We hear a lot about ethical and sustainable eating, but drinking often takes a back seat. Not today. Let’s focus on how to hydrate...
Hannah
Sep 10, 20202 min read
How Bad are Bananas? The Carbon Footprint of Everything Review
I love this book! I read it first in 2010 and it has shaped a lot of my decisions since then. I am rereading it now to refresh my memory....
Hannah
Jun 25, 20201 min read
Your Period can be Low Waste too!
For many women, having their period means a pile of trash each month – used tampon applicators, wrappers, pads, and the boxes they all...
Rachel
Jun 25, 20201 min read
Do You Carry a Water Bottle?
Sounds simple, but carrying your own water bottle is one way to easily and effectively make a small eco-friendly change. You don’t need...
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