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Five More Easy Swaps I’ve Made to Reduce Waste

Two lint removers: one reusable one, and one with replaceable sticky sheets

One frequent New Year’s Resolution (or intention) on many people’s lists this year is to make an effort to be more sustainable. It’s a daunting task, really. Monumental. But you should know that the fate of the planet doesn’t rest solely in your hands (although the manufacturers of the world would like you to think …

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Five Easy Swaps I’ve Made to Reduce Household Waste

A snack-sized Stasher bag holds popcorn kernels on a white surface

The news makes it clear that we can’t just recycle our way to a cleaner world. And while it’s true that corporations are primarily the ones responsible for environmental detriments like carbon emissions and the production of excessive and often unnecessary single-use plastic, this doesn’t absolve us as individuals from trying to lessen our footprint. …

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A Review of the Invisible Tank, Cheeky Thong, and SilverTech Tee from Organic Basics

Alyssa standing in front of a small mirror. You can see just part of her side, including her tee and undies (shh!)

A heads-up! Today’s post is in collaboration with Organic Basics and contains gifted product and affiliate links—but as always, all opinions are my own. Keep reading ’til the end for a special discount for wayward readers! The key to a successful outfit lies in its foundation—as does the key to a successful packing list. Whether …

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How to Take a Low-Waste Road Trip

Krystal holding a glass water bottle by the string attached to the lid

We all know that travel (particularly air travel) is terrible for the environment, but in all honesty (and somewhat ironically), the industry isn’t going anywhere. Even with more awareness and advancements in reducing waste, the burden largely falls on travelers to forego “convenience” and embrace reusable items. I’ve previously shared tips for making your trip …

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Five Tips for a More Eco-Friendly Trip

Boats float in a pond at Giverny

At the beginning of the year, Michael and I began discussing ways we can reduce waste both in our home and while traveling. Though our carbon footprint grows larger with each flight, we’re not going to stop traveling any time soon (and when large corporations are to blame for most of the greenhouse gas emissions …