We love camping and the occasional off-grid trip. But here’s the thing. We also like being clean. Don’t get us wrong, we don’t need to shower every single day, but if it’s super humid and you’re starting to smell a little funky, being able to shower comes in handy. And if you’d prefer to shower […]
The 8 Best Solar Lights for Gardens, Camping, and More
Some folks say that switching out your old light bulbs for high-efficiency LED bulbs is one of the easiest ways (and most impactful for the level of effort needed) to conserve electricity and cut down on your utility bill. To take that one step further, another simple thing you can do is to swap out […]
How to Be More “Environmentally Conscious” in a Few Simple Ways
The terms “environmentally conscious” and “environmentally friendly” have been popping up more and more. You might have seen them being used to describe a whole range of products from clothes to soaps to furniture, and there are even companies that have built their whole brands around the mission of being environmentally conscious. But what does […]
What Is Sustainable Living? 50+ Tips for Getting Started
Like most people, we got into sustainable living like a bottle of gin. Slowly at first, and then we’re just looking for ways to get into it anywhere we can. Just joking. Sort of. But there are so many neat tips for living more sustainably that we’ve come across (and a few that we’re really […]
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at Home: An Eco-friendly Checklist
If you ask them, almost everyone will probably say that they want to make more environmentally friendly choices at home. But looking at our habits when it comes to composting and managing other types of waste, it’s clear that we’ve still got a long way to go. So, in this article, we’ll take a bit […]
The 11 Best Eco-friendly Laundry Detergents
One of the simplest ways to have a positive impact on the environment at home is to use eco-friendly laundry detergent. Why? Because it’s a regular (for most people) chore that has a relatively significant output. For one, the water that gets drained from your washing machine goes right back to—you guessed it—our waterways. And […]
3 Simple Ways to Compost in an Apartment
If you, like us, have always thought that composting was for people who lived in actual houses with actual yards, then today’s going to be a game-changing day. That’s right, even if you live in a smaller space like an apartment or condo, you can still compost! So, if you’ve ever wondered, “Can you compost […]
Compost Tumblers: What They Are and How They Work
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, every year in the United States, approximately 31% (133 billion pounds) of the overall food supply is wasted, which impacts food security and resource conservation. And this waste alone contributes to an incredible 18% of total U.S. methane emissions that come from landfills. Against numbers this unfathomable, what can […]
The 12 Best Eco-friendly Gifts for Every Budget in 2021
Whether you’re shopping for Christmas gifts or birthday gifts, there are more cool sustainable gift ideas than ever before. And no matter if your lucky gift recipient is a super environmental enthusiast or just interested in learning how to be more environmentally conscious, there’s a range of different eco-friendly gift ideas (that aren’t all made […]
Zero Waste Products: The Easiest Swaps for One-use Products
Out of all the garbage that we put out on the curb every week (or push down the chute if you’re living in an apartment, how much of that do you think could be… well, just not thrown out at all? Nah, we’re not talking about just keeping a pile of garbage in your home. […]