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!

Though the snow storms loom, the time for spring cleaning is just around the corner, and we’ve got our best spring cleaning tips for natural, inexpensive, and easy ways to clean your home.

Fitness is an important part of staying healthy and maintaining your energy, but in our busy, consumer-driven lives, Big Water Bottle and single-use items are a tempting and convenient choice. This Trash Talk Tuesday, we’ll discuss some low-budget, sustainable fitness options to keep you motivated without the waste!

With Black Friday approaching, we’re taking this Waste Not Wednesday to talk about 🎁 sustainable gifting 🎁 once more! This year, many of us are looking for cost effective options, and luckily, sustainability and cost effectiveness are not mutually exclusive. There are both homemade and purchased options that will reduce waste in our environment, go easy on your wallet, and bring a smile to even the hardest to please in your group.

🚙 Over the river covered in floating plastic bottles and through the litter-loaded woods, to grandmother’s house we go…GROSS! As we prepare to travel down Holiday Road later this month, we thought we’d discuss the issue of travel for this week’s Waste Not Wednesday. Being on the move has its own unique waste issues, and despite what Big Plastic wants you to believe, being sustainable on the road is not only healthier for the planet but easier than ever!

Welcome to another Trash Talk Tuesday! Today I wanted to talk about alternative household paper items.

Welcome to another Trash Talk Tuesday! Today I wanted to talk about how to reduce waste in regards to coffee and tea. Coffee is a great jump start to the day, and tea can be very helpful to relieve stress and boost your immune system.

Please click here or on the image to watch this week’s Trash Talk Tuesday on reducing waste as you go back to school!