Spring is in the air this week, and, suddenly, all this stuff in the house has GOT to go, and that which is staying has GOT to be cleaned! All the stores know this too, and they are working overtime to sell you cleaning supplies, organizing trays, calendars, books, etc. Some of these items you may need of course (all the soap, for example), but some you probably don’t (why are there so many styles of dusters??).

Today is Zero Emissions Day! The goal of this day is to raise international awareness of our need for clean air and how emissions pollute our environment. Most people hear “emissions” and think of cars, and while deciding to bike to work can certainly be one way to celebrate this day, there are many other things that emit pollution into our air, some sneakier than others. While Zero Emissions Day aims to put a hard stop to air pollution one day a year, being mindful of what contributes to these emissions every day can help you make small, sustainable changes that will add up to an even bigger change over time!

Incorporating sustainability into your back-to-school preparations (whether you are a parent, teacher, or awesome cousin) doesn’t have to be chaotic or expensive. From backpacks to snacks, check out our top tips for making sustainability cool at school!

Depending on how you look at it, moving can be exciting…or anxiety-provoking. There is a lot to purge, pack, move, unpack, and purge again, and it seems impossible to avoid some waste during the process. As they say though, when it comes to planning your move, an ounce of prevention is worth a 50-pound box of random items you should have donated before the movers arrived. If you are or will be in the process of moving and need a step-by-step guide on moving sustainably for less, read on!

One thing no one mentions about shopping during Plastic Free July is how many JARS you might end up with! Glass jars are a great alternative to plastic packaging, as glass and metal are more easily recyclable materials, but before you get rid of those jars, a better alternative is to reuse them. Of course everyone has their limits, but below we have a few easy (and trendy!) ways to give those jars a second life.

Welcome to our first Trash Talk Tuesday! Reducing waste can seem overwhelming at times, like you can never do enough. But, it only takes 1 small change to make a big difference.