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Caring for the planet (and ourselves) in times of chaos
Reduce, reuse, recycle—regardless? Why actions matter in the midst of mayhem.
Mar 257 min read


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.
Mar 38 min read


"Can damnation!" decries the fool
To BPA, or not to BPA, that is not the only question, for a sea of troubles lurks within food and beverage cans.
Feb 43 min read


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.
Jan 132 min read


An existential holiday slump foiled by a fake plastic tree
Joy is difficult to find this holiday season. Connection and gratitude help.
Dec 11, 20242 min read

Garbage is political: A call for clicks
Click away complacency and stand against the big corporations that are making a mess of our planet.
Oct 29, 20244 min read

Coated paper and the quest for its bin
Coated paper brings layers of complexity when it comes to disposal. Learn how a simple question led to a journey of discovery.
Oct 10, 20248 min read


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.
Aug 12, 20245 min read


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.
Jul 22, 20244 min read


The privilege of being eco-friendly
Being eco-friendly sure seems like an elite sport. Time to level the playing field.
Mar 27, 20247 min read


Microplastics: Tiny toxic timebombs
Plastic begets microplastics, and you can’t have one without the other. Microplastics are abundant and abundantly awful.
Feb 17, 202413 min read


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!
Jan 22, 20247 min read


Why even bother? A lesson from the star thrower
You CAN make a difference. Spread the word.
Jan 8, 20242 min read


Wreath redux
There's so much gratification in making something from items on hand instead of buying something new
Dec 23, 20231 min read


Trick or trash: The frightful mess of Halloween
Photo by Sabina Music Rich on Unsplash The first time I went trick-or-treating, I enjoyed it so much that the next day I put on my...
Oct 9, 20233 min read

The displaced cost of post-consumer waste
When we purchase consumer goods, whether food, clothing, household items, or other durable goods, we’re usually aware of the...
Sep 29, 20234 min read


Bioplastics bum me out
Kitchen and bathroom waste bin liners. Doggo poop bags. Produce bags. I thought I was doing right by using bio-bags for these purposes....
Aug 27, 20232 min read


A car salesperson told me not to buy a car
My spouse and I had been considering getting an electric vehicle for a few years. “Our next car” we’d say. Early in 2023 we got a bit...
Aug 16, 20232 min read


Stop junk mail
Companies are hungry for your business and they’ll do whatever it takes to get it. The result is a relentless amount of advertisements...
Aug 8, 20232 min read

Rethink “reduce, reuse, recycle”
In 1976 Congress passed the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. This act was intended to address the absurd amount of household trash...
Jul 31, 20234 min read
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