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Interested in reducing your plastic consumption and carbon footprint? Consider the recommended products and services below. Keep in mind, the most eco-friendly purchase is the one you didn't make.
No appetite for plastic? Tips to reduce food contamination
We're ingesting plastic at unprecedented rates with unknown effects. Learn how to reduce risk, while also cutting waste and saving money.
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Green Circle Salons combats the beasts of beauty
The beauty industry produces 877 pounds of waste every minute. Learn how Green Circle Salons is working to keep this waste out of landfills.
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A greener gift guide for the holidays | 2024 edition
With the gift giving season upon us, here are some ideas with a focus on sustainability
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The dirt on landscape fabric (and better options to control weeds)
A temporary respite from weeds isn't worth the extensive damage caused by landscape fabric. Your yard and garden deserve better.
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The hidden plastic in plastic-free dish and laundry detergents
PVA plastic in laundry and dishwashing products can harm the environment. Here are some better options that are truly plastic-free.
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Food storage: Stainless steel, no plastic lids
For when you want an upgrade from yogurt tubs, stainless is durable, lightweight, and non-toxic.
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Water to go: Portable, reusable storage for when you want (or need) to get away
Prep your camp kit or emergency “go” kit with water storage solutions that aren’t single-use plastic
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A roundup of shower curtains that aren't toxic sheets of plastic
Typical shower curtains are made from PVC, one of the most toxic substances on the planet. Here are better options for a safer shower.
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HiBAR deodorant, goodbye stink and plastic
Finally, a plastic-free deodorant that actually works! Here's why HiBAR clears the bar.
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Resolve to be less trashy in 2024
If you’d like to be less trashy this year, I’ve got plenty of suggestions that can help you reach that goal. Let's get started!
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A greener gift guide for the holidays | 2023 edition
If you're shopping for holiday gifts, here are some ideas with a focus on sustainability
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Home safety: First Alert makes a non-toxic, sustainable fire extinguisher
Need a home fire extinguisher? This one is non-toxic, reusable, highly rated, reasonably priced, and suitable for class A, B, and C fires.
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Food storage: Skip plastic, silicone has you covered
Image source, clockwise: EcoPeaceful, ANDYKEN, Homelux Theory, Zero Waste Outlet Yes, I have a roll of plastic wrap in my kitchen, but I...
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Oral care: Davids, I like your squeezable tube
But first, a brief history lesson on oral care: “Around 3,000–5,000 B.C., ancient Egyptians first developed a dental cream which...
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FaceTheory: Serious about skincare and sustainability
FaceTheory checks all the boxes: Effective, sustainable skincare with quality ingredients and minimal plastic—all at a reasonable price.
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Haircare: JVN Yaaassss
If I ever throw a fantasy dinner party, Jonathan Van Ness gets an invitation. I like supporting people I like, so I decided to try his...
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