Earlier this month I wrote a long blog post about 18 Ways You Can Celebrate Earth Month at Home. That guide was very much focused on individual action, easy swaps, and small personal changes which are all wonderful things to do. This guide, on the other hand, is going to be a bit more action-oriented. Maybe you’ve already made a lot of easy swaps and are looking to have an even bigger impact outside of your consumer choices. If that sounds like you, then you’re in the right place! I hope that you’ll be inspired to implement a few of these this week and beyond. Be sure to let me know which act ..read more

If you’ve been around my website or Instagram for a while, then you know one of my favorite tag-lines and words that I use to describe myself is a 'climate optimist.' Being a climate optimist is all about finding joy in life. Even when things look bleak, it's believing that together we can turn things around! This post was sponsored by Josie Maran, all thoughts and opinions are my own for more information please see my disclosure policy. On my instagram, @going.zero.waste, I run a series where I round up positive environmental news stories each week. I'm sure you wouldn't think positive news ..read more

Times are weird right now. So much is different. While many of us are dealing with a whole new world of stress and uncertainty, it's nice to find a silver lining sometimes. With so much extra time at home with our kids, it has been a great time to teach our youngsters a few of the life lessons and educational tidbits that often got pushed to the wayside during "normal business hours".  In our house, we've been cooking and baking together more than usual and even started teaching our boys to clean bathrooms this past weekend. We’ve also had time for more creative projects and experiments ..read more

Happy Earth Month everyone! This Earth Month is going to look a lot different than year’s past. I’m bummed that many of the parades, events, workshops, and talks are going to be canceled this year. But, I hope that many families will still be celebrating at home so I wanted to round up a few ways that you can put the Earth first from the comfort of your own home. And, once we’re able to move about freely again then please check out all of my tips on celebrating Earth Month all year long. While it’s great to have a day on the calendar to mark ..read more

Is anyone else having a hard time? Feeling a lot of anxiety and stress? I know that my mental health has definitely taken a hit. If you're feeling the same way, you’re certainly not alone. It's easy to be stressed and overwhelmed with the current state of affairs or what’s going on with our planet. If you haven’t, check out my blog post 5 Tips for Dealing with Eco-Anxiety. I go over a few ways that you can help manage your anxiety and stress around these events that are somewhat out of our control. I’m not trying to ..read more

It’s been about two years since I’ve done a ‘What I Eat in a Day’ blog post and I thought it was time to do another one plus a little YouTube video. If you didn’t know, I have a YouTube channel and I would love for you to hit that subscribe button. Most of my meals are quick, easy, and plant-based since eating a plant-based diet is one of the best ways to have a positive impact on the environment. Since I live a zero-waste lifestyle, I buy most of my food without packaging. If you’re curious to learn more, check out my blog post The Ultimate Guide to Zero Waste Grocery Shopping ..read more

You might be wondering why I’m writing a blog post about adopting wellness habits for the new year when it’s already March. But, to be honest, the month doesn’t matter that much, you know? I find myself drawn to setting intentions/resolutions closer to my birthday rather than the start of a new calendar year. It’s naturally a time of growth and rebirth which lends itself to reflecting and reevaluating. But, it’s not my birthday either which just leads me to the point that, no matter what time of year it is, you should always prioritize putting your health first! Healthy habits are always en ..read more

Just because there’s a recycle sign on the bottom of your plastic cup doesn’t mean it’s actually recyclable. Plastic is tricky because the stamp that identifies the type of plastic looks exactly like the chasing arrows recycle sign. This sneaky (ahem, greenwashing) has tricked A LOT of people into thinking that all plastic is recyclable and, well, it’s just not. When it comes to recycling plastic, you need to pay attention to what’s INSIDE the chasing arrows / recycle sign - the number. The number identifies what type o ..read more

Switching to a zero-waste cleaning routine has been one of the best things I’ve done for my wallet, health, and the environment. Switching up my cleaning caddy was one of the very first zero-waste swaps I made and I couldn’t be happier. If you’re just starting to try and reduce your waste, I think starting with your cleaning caddy is a great idea. This post contains affiliate linking for more information please see my disclosure policy. Most conventional cleaning products are irritating to both the nose and throat due to ..read more

Want to make your workplace a little greener? Consider creating a green team at work! A green team consists of a group of employees who are actively engaged in advancing sustainability within their company. This can be done by finding creative solutions to environmental problems in the workplace. The best part about having a green team at work is bouncing ideas off each other. With more people to collaborate with, there’s a higher chance of green changes being made in the company. Here’s how to create a green team at work ..read more