Microplastics, much like glitter, are getting everywhere and they’re impossible to clean.  In 1960 less than 5% of seabirds were ingesting plastic. But by 2015, 90% of seabirds were found to have plastic in their stomachs.  If we continue at this rate, virtually every bird will be consuming plastic by 2050.  This horrifying microplastic emergency …

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Melamine has recently made a popular comeback in tableware. Reusable melamine bowls, plates, and cups are cheap, durable, and they come in a variety of fun colors and funky designs.  But what repercussions does this plastic kitchenware comeback have on the environment and public health?  Should melamine have stayed stuck in the 60s?    What Is …

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What can you wear to a day at the office, a night out with friends, or on a morning run? What about a Sunday on the beach or lying on the couch? Linen joggers. The sporty, cool, and professional garment that does it all. Joggers are casual and comfortable, but there’s something about the luxury …

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Of all the textiles available, why is linen celebrated as the eco-friendliest?  Linen is a natural cloth that comes from the fibers of the flax plant. Flax is a resistant crop that requires few to no pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, or irrigation systems. Give flax a plot of land and a little rainwater, and you’ve got …

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Why are curtains an important part of a sustainable home?  When you buy anything – even curtains – you’re supporting a business, and by supporting that business you’re supporting their business practices. A purchase from an ethical and environmentally responsible business is an encouragement for them to keep doing the right thing.  To make your …

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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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