Have you ever wondered how your makeup routine affects the planet? Each year, about 120 billion pieces of packaging are tossed from beauty items alone. Many of those packages are made from plastic that will sit in landfills for centuries, leeching toxic chemicals into the soil. A lot of the ingredients used in conventional makeup …
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How often do you shave? Whether you’re a man or a woman, odds are you shave pretty frequently. As a man, that 5 o’clock shadow is constantly creeping up throughout the day. As a woman, keeping those legs from getting prickly has become for many a matter of comfort. As often we all shave (there …
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Have you ever thought about all the materials that go into the building of a new house? Even a simple remodel can require a significant amount of materials, from wood to concrete and much more. Unfortunately, many of these materials are not eco-friendly, yet it’s something we rarely think about. After all, it’s not like …
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When it comes to lugging your stuff around, there are few things that are as useful as a backpack. Do you really want to carry your books to class in your arms? Would you rather drag a suitcase to work? How convenient is it to haul a duffel bag to the gym? A backpack makes …
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When’s the last time you went to a celebration and you didn’t see any balloons? It’s probably been a while. Balloons are a staple at all kinds of celebrations, from birthday parties to grand openings to retirement parties and more.
How’s your hair looking these days? How is your skin feeling? If the answer to either is not great, it’s likely because you’re using a poor quality shampoo and body wash. However, even if you think your hair and your skin are both fine, this may not be the case long-term if you’re not careful about the shampoo …
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Are you planning on heading out to the beach this summer to get your tan on and cool off in the ocean? If you are, then you better not leave your home without throwing on some sunscreen. Without sunscreen, you not only risk burning to a crisp, but you increase the risk of skin cancer as …
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Do you typically reach for bubble wrap when mailing or shipping packages? Plastic bubble wrap has been a go-to mailing supply for individuals and companies who ship items. But plastic, as you know, is a material that is proving immensely toxic to our environment and health.
They take up very little room in your bathroom cabinet, but did you know those little spools of floss are a health as well as an environmental hazard?
Do you live in a city or region that has banned – or is planning to ban – plastic straw use?
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