Living a Conscious & Eco-Friendly Life
Billions of tampons are purchased worldwide each year, on top of the other hygiene products that are purchased as well for the purpose of menstruation. Consider the fact that tampons are a single-use product that ends up being thrown away, eventually making their way into landfills. That definitely raises some concerns about their eco-friendliness. Those …
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Stickers can be a great way to represent ourselves, our favorite brands, or places we’ve been. But if you’re someone who collects a lot of stickers, there are two questions you need to ask yourself. The first question is: “Wherever will I put this?” After all, we all have commitment issues when it comes to …
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Whether you run your own business or just love to shop online, you’ve probably encountered poly mailers at some point. After all, they are commonly used to ship items such as clothing and other small goods. If you’re trying to run an eco-friendly business or you just want to make sure you’re disposing of them …
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In the ever-expanding world of plastics and plastic-like materials, it can be hard to keep up with all of the different kinds. This can make it difficult to know what you can and can’t recycle if you’re trying to live a more eco-conscious lifestyle. One type of plastic that you may not have even heard …
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What do foam floor mats, foam craft sheets, padded sports equipment, cling wrap, and hot glue sticks all have in common? They are made from a material known as EVA. If you’ve used any of these products, you’ve likely just thrown them away when you no longer had use for them. But was that the …
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Apart from industrial settings, not everyone uses epoxy resin on a regular basis. But if you’re a crafter who specializes in unique home decor projects, or have any other specific business that uses epoxy resin frequently, you may be wondering if you can recycle it. After all, it’s a liquid before being used and has …
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If you’re following healthy dental hygiene habits, you’re probably flossing your teeth on a daily basis. When you dispose of that floss, you’re probably just disposing of it in the trash can because it’s easy and convenient. Is there a better way to dispose of dental floss, either through recycling or some other eco-friendly method? …
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If you’re eco-conscious, you’re well aware of the sheer amount of packaging materials that get thrown away by consumers. Using recyclable packaging can cut down on this problem, and can even draw eco-conscious consumers toward businesses who make a commitment to use it. However, some consumers have concerns that using recyclable packaging means they’ll have …
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Cotton fills our home through both reusable and single-use products. The clothing that we wear and the towels that we use are commonly made from cotton, as of course are cotton balls, cotton swabs, and even some coffee filters. You’re sure to go through a lot of single-use cotton products, but even cotton clothing and …
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Acrylic is a category of plastic that has uses ranging from electronics, windows, aquariums, and even clothing. Because acrylic is so widely used, you may not even be aware that a lot of things you have at home are made from it. But if you are sure that something is made from acrylic and you …
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