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8,000 Plastic Cups Saved from Landfill

It all started last year at Natural Products Expo West in Southern California, an inspiring event committed to sustainable living and green products. The event uses disposable plastic cups for drink...

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How to Say No to Disposable Cups With Style

We resolve never to purchase disposable cups, plates or utensils again.  We resist buying paper towels, plastic baggies, and plastic wrap. We replace our worn plastic containers with non-toxic glass...

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Insulated Food Jar Lunch Ideas!

Salads and sandwiches are an easy option for lunch, but can become so routine.  Lunch should be something to look forward to, a welcomed break in the middle of the day.  And with the weather warming...

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Choosing Simplicity in a Modern World

  As parents, we go above and beyond to make sure that our children have everything they need, receive the very finest education, feel safe and taken care of.   Yet, it feels at times that the more we...

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The Last Straw: How to Eliminate Plastic Straw Waste

It is second nature when handed a drink to grab a plastic straw. From grabbing an iced drink in the morning to going out to eat with friends single-use straws are all around us. Americans use 500...

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Energy Bar Recipes for the Whole Family

With the weather heating up outside and summer upon us, what a better way to celebrate than getting outside and going on a long hike or heading to the beach. Today we’ve picked two of our favorite...

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Pack a Waste-Free Picnic!

Picnics are a great way to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather and nature around us this time of year! While enjoying the great outdoors it’s also important to be mindful of our impact on the...

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Four Tips for a Waste-Free Road Trip

With the summer season upon us what better way to kick it off than with a waste-free road trip! While enjoying the scenery of a new place, it’s important to be mindful of your impact. By taking these...

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Make At Home Doughnut Recipes

It’s here! Each year on the first Friday of June is National Doughnut or Donut Day! This day celebrates the doughnut and honors the Salvation Army Lassies, the women that served doughnuts to soldiers...

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Stainless Steel Bento Lunch Box Ideas for Summer

With the temperatures rising outside it’s time to lighten up your lunch! Salads, fresh fruits, veggies, sandwiches, and wraps fit perfectly in our stainless steel bento lunch box. If you’ve got kids...

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Home Composting: Go Green in your Garden

Are you ready to go green in your garden?  If you’ve been buying ready-made organic compost, it’s not too late to learn how to make your own nutrient-rich soil. Not only is it inexpensive, but when you...

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Summer Salads: Pack in a Glass Food Storage Container

Summers are made for salads. With so many fresh fruits and veggies available at your local farmers market, it’s fun to experiment and play with different recipes and flavors. Pick a glass food storage...

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Clean Living: DIY Household Cleaners

Clean living starts at home with the products you use to keep the house tidy.  There are a host of products that you use every day around the house that can be more harmful than you realize. Whether...

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Top 10 Healthy Kitchen Tips

Your kitchen is the center of your home. Keeping it germ-free and using natural, safe products for you and your family is a top priority. With this in mind, we partnered with Healthy Child Healthy...

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Refreshing Recipes For Your Glass Water Bottle

Summer is the best time of year for vacations, relaxation and fun.  While enjoying the sun you have to be careful of the heat and keeping yourself properly hydrated.  We’ve come up with three of our...

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Be Environmentally Friendly: Plastic Free July

Summer is here and it’s time for travel, beach days, picnics and camping. But with all of these fun activities comes the inevitable piles of trash—and all of this single-use waste ends up polluting our...

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Plastic-Free Grocery Shopping

By now you’re aware of the importance of bringing your own reusable grocery shopping bag and skipping the plastic, but what about for your produce or bulk goods? With the theme of plastic-free July in...

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Kids Craft Ideas For Summer Vacation

We’ve officially hit the halfway mark for summer vacation. The days are longer and the kids are looking for new activities to keep them occupied. Now that it’s warm enough to once again be spending the...

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The Harm In Plastic Packaging

Each year, millions of tons of plastic packaging get thrown away worldwide with only half of it getting recycled. In many cases, it’s hard to reduce the packaging that products get shipped in without...

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DIY Reusable Straw Sleeves for Back to School

It’s the final week of Plastic Free July! In celebration, we want to share our favorite recipe for making straw sleeves to carry your reusable straws on the go. Don’t own a reusable straw yet? Here’s...

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