Did you know the average person in the U.S. spends 11 hours a day lying in bed?  It’s our personal haven to escape from the daily grind. We head to bed to relax, read, binge Netflix series and scroll through social media.  But if we’re going to spend anywhere from a third to half of …

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You’ve recently asked yourself: “What role does my bedding play in the pursuit of a more sustainable lifestyle?’” And you’ve set your sights on linen to reduce your impact. It’s chic, sustainable, and is the oldest textile known to man.  Sleeping in linen sheets offers multiple benefits for you and also for the environment. In …

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When you think of Jell-O, what comes to mind? Birthday parties, high school lunchrooms, hospital food, or jiggly vodka shots?  Jell-O has been on the shelves and in our homes since 1897. But have you ever stopped to ask, what’s Jell-O’s environmental impact? In this post, we’ll examine everything from Jell-O’s ingredients, health benefits, uses …

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Natural, healthy, and delicious: Is coconut oil too good to be true? While palm oil has infamously deforested Southeast Asia and driven orangutans to near extinction over the last 20 years, coconut oil has been hailed as the antidote we can consume on a clear conscience.  But new studies are emerging, reminding us that agriculture …

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Is your quinoa consumption wreaking havoc in the Andes?  This pseudo-cereal superfood stirs up debate – packed with nutrition and the potential to improve global food security – quinoa is shrouded in humanitarian and environmental issues. But you might not need to cut it out of your diet just yet.      To help you wade through …

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Imagine a beautiful summer evening. Maybe you have gathered by the campfire, or perhaps you are taking a hike. There are clear skies and gentle breezes. There are also lots of insects. Before you reach for the insect repellent, you may find yourself hesitating. Is bug spray safe? Is natural bug spray an effective alternative? …

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Our society is based on consumerism. We are able to buy what we need, which ensures us a more convenient lifestyle than our ancestors. However, when we are so far removed from production, we do not always know what it is we are buying. This is often the case with vermiculite. In fact, most people …

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Creation is more than the sum of its parts. That being said, it is important to understand the source and composition of each part in order to assess the overall impact on the environment and your health. While parts made from substances like plastic are clearly problematic, what about lesser-known alternatives? One such option is …

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You probably have olive oil in your pantry. Coconut oil may be part of your beauty routine. Your haircare products are probably infused with jojoba oil. Now, there is another oil for healthy, sustainable living. Babassu oil has the potential to change the way you live and feel. In this article, we will look at …

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Do you know the risks your bathroom poses? Do you know how dangerous your bathroom is to your own health? Do you understand the burden your bathroom puts on the environment? More than any of that, do you know how you can mitigate that risk? The bathroom can have a huge impact on the environment. …

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