Living a Conscious & Eco-Friendly Life
Vinyl is known as the world’s most versatile plastic. From it’s discovery in the early 1920s, there have been new products made from vinyl in every decade since. Increased uses for vinyl means new ways to process it have increased as well, raising concerns about the eco-friendliness of it. Those concerns are valid, because vinyl …
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Being used for tires, gloves, and pencil erasers among other things, the widespread use of rubber is not showing any signs of slowing down. The elasticity of rubber along with its durability and ability to be molded are just a few of the favorable qualities that rubber has. But since the supply of and demand …
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Velvet is a smooth and soft fabric that has been synonymous with luxury due to its shiny and elegant appearance. Very prominent in home decor items such as curtains, pillows, and blankets, it is also popular to use in fashion design. Retail stores are filled with velvet dresses, shoes, and purses especially around the holidays. …
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As the cooler temperatures of autumn and winter begin to fade away in exchange for warmer temperatures, raffia always makes a reappearance. During the spring and summer, there are a plethora of items that are made from raffia seen in fashion and home decor. Raffia craft supplies and gift wrap are also becoming increasingly common. …
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Natural resources are materials that come from the Earth that we use to meet our needs. Examples of natural resources include sunlight, air, water, land, minerals, fossil fuels, plant life, and animal life. But what makes a natural resource sustainable? Just because a resource is natural, doesn’t mean it’s sustainable, does it? In today’s post, …
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Since Fair Trade Certified chocolate usually costs more than non-certified alternatives, you may be wondering whether the additional price is really worth it. Does the Fair Trade Certification actually make a difference? And how is it supposedly better than conventional chocolate? We’ll take a closer look at these and more questions, so that you can …
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You may have been hearing lately about a so-called “zero waste lifestyle.” While the concepts of recycling and lowered carbon footprint may not be new to you, this term may well be. It may be a good idea at this point to look at what this term really means as well as how the concept …
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Rubber is a part of our daily lives. From rubber bands to Rubbermaid containers, it is a substance we think we understand. However, do you know what rubber actually is? Do you understand its environmental impact? Is rubber biodegradable? If you want to make the best choices for your life, we will explore the following …
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When we think about waste, usually we think about things that we consume. We look at the products that we buy and the packaging that we throw out. However, human waste is another large component of our environmental impact. To that end, we should look at hair more closely. You may have a lot of …
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Many people enjoy a good fish dinner. Whether you are ordering salmon at your favorite upscale restaurant or grilling beer-battered fish at a backyard cookout, fish can be delicious and healthy. However, the benefits of fish vary by type. If your next meal might include monkfish, you should probably educate yourself about this fish. To …
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