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19 Best Sustainable Swimwear Brands

BY Jennifer Okafor ·

01·15·23

Conventional swimwear is made of virgin plastic fibers. These synthetic fibers do not biodegrade like natural fibers and can spend many years clogging our landfills and oceans. Our picks of the best sustainable swimwear brands use recycled and eco friendly materials to produce stylish and eco friendly swimwear.

45 Bloom Quotes and Sayings Revealing Inner Beauty

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45 Bloom Quotes and Sayings Revealing Inner Beauty

01·12·23

To bloom is to produce flowers that, as we all know, are reproductive, striking, and often beautiful parts of a plant. After blooming, trees make the fruits we eat and enjoy. Like in life, blooming is analogous to revealing the inner beauty and strengths that have always been inside us. Whether inspirational or poetic, our […]

28 Natural Skin Care Ingredients, Uses & Benefits

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28 Natural Skin Care Ingredients, Uses & Benefits

BY Jennifer Okafor ·

01·07·23

For good reasons, many prefer natural skin care ingredients over chemical-based ones. Unfortunately, some of the products we find in the market contain harmful chemicals which can have adverse long-term effects. We feature 28 natural skin care ingredients that you'll find in natural products, with their uses and benefits.

42 Makeup Quotes and Sayings that Bring Color to Your Life

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42 Makeup Quotes and Sayings that Bring Color to Your Life

12·29·22

Makeup has been a staple for millennia on almost everyone's vanity tables and royal halls. As a woman, even if I have a love-hate relationship with makeup, I can feel the passion of beauty experts, gurus, influencers, and daily users worldwide. And with the right makeup skills, who can deny the confidence boost it gives […]

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How to Buy Cheese Zero Waste

BY Jennifer Okafor ·

12·28·22

When it comes to reducing your environmental impact, going zero-waste is one of the most effective things you can do. And when it comes to cheese, that's no exception! Cheese is a high-impact food product with all the attendant problems: high food miles, wastefulness in production and packaging, and so on. But with a few […]

14 Sustainable Bike Shorts For Eco-Rides

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14 Sustainable Bike Shorts For Eco-Rides

BY Jennifer Okafor ·

12·28·22

Working out in summer can get you sweaty and dehydrated fast if you aren't wearing the right activewear to let your skin breathe. Ethical bike shorts look stylish and feel comfortable on your skin and conscience. Here we feature 14 of the best sustainable bike shorts you can shop.

61 Coffee Quotes and Sayings to Energize & Kick Start the Day

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61 Coffee Quotes and Sayings to Energize & Kick Start the Day

12·28·22

Many of us seek our caffeine fixes every morning. From the coffee brew on the Arabian peninsula in the mid-15th century to the various creative and artisanal brewing techniques of the modern day, coffee drinking has come a long way. Our list of coffee quotes shows our love for and the global impact of this […]

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Zero Waste vs. Recycling

BY Jennifer Okafor ·

12·15·22

Waste management is fast becoming an environmental crisis, and many people are doing their best to tackle the problem by living sustainably. This zero waste vs. recycling article explains what zero waste and recycling mean, their differences, and their similarities.

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45 Gardening Quotes and Sayings

12·15·22

Whether a beginner or seasoned expert, growing your own vegetables, flowers or creating your own perfect green space is a great way to connect with nature. And it has many other benefits. We prepared these gardening quotes to perfectly summarize the pleasure and benefits of raising plants, whether, for food, beauty or pleasure.

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Pros and Cons of Zero Waste

BY Jennifer Okafor ·

12·14·22

Zero-waste refers to designing products and living situations to produce as minimal waste as possible. Zero-waste principles are refuse, reduce, reuse and recycle. These principles help us work towards protecting nature and its inhabitants. Is a zero-waste lifestyle realistic? You will find out as you read about the pros and cons of zero-waste.

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Best Reusable Water Balloons for an Eco-Friendly Splash

BY Jennifer Okafor ·

12·13·22

Kids everywhere, and a bunch of adults, too, love a water balloon fight. However, we create unnecessary waste with every water-filled and quickly broken balloon splash. For eco-friendly alternatives, we explore your options for reusable water balloons and some of the problems with their single-use counterparts.

35 Zero Waste Quotes and Sayings to Inspire Lifestyle Changes

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35 Zero Waste Quotes and Sayings to Inspire Lifestyle Changes

12·13·22

Our curated zero waste quotes talk about some of the hard truths associated with our wasteful consumerism alongside practical advice, inspirational messages, and many more regarding the global waste issue.

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16 Best Eco-Friendly Christmas Crackers for Plastic-Free Snaps

BY Jennifer Okafor ·

12·12·22

Christmas crackers make a great addition to the festivities with silly jokes, surprise treats, and gifts. They also make beautiful table decorations. But if you are trying to have a sustainable Christmas celebration, then you know that only eco-friendly Christmas crackers will do. Here we feature 16 of the best sustainable Xmas crackers.

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8 Eco-Friendly Christmas Cards for Sustainable Seasonal Wishes

BY Jennifer Okafor ·

12·12·22

Gifting Christmas cards to your loved ones is an age-old tradition that has been around for centuries. This holiday season, why not give something a little more meaningful - go green with eco-friendly Christmas cards! Not only will you reduce your carbon footprint, but each holiday card chosen carries its positive message

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Fake vs. Real and Eco-Friendly Christmas Tree Options

BY Jennifer Okafor ·

12·11·22

When it comes to Christmas, there are many different ways to signify the season. One popular choice is to get a Christmas tree. But which is better for the environment, a real or fake Christmas tree? What are your options for an eco-friendly Christmas tree? We explore fake vs. real trees and how to choose […]

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26 Eco-Friendly Stocking Stuffers & Santa Sack Gifts For All Ages

BY Jennifer Okafor ·

12·09·22

Stocking stuffers are a great way to make Christmas and other holiday celebrations even more special. But why not make them extra special by choosing eco-friendly stocking stuffers? Here are 26 ideas for green stocking stuffers that will keep your family’s environmental footprint small.

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9 Best Eco-friendly Diaper Bags for Sustainable Changes

BY Jennifer Okafor ·

12·05·22

Your little one requires several diaper changes on the go and other essentials. Baby gear adds up to quite a lot, and that's why diaper bags are essential investments for parents with babies. There are functional and durable eco-friendly diaper bags to help you sustainably through your kid’s early years. Here's 10 of the best.

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15 Best Reusable Water Bottles For Eco-Friendly Hydration

BY Jennifer Okafor ·

12·01·22

Staying hydrated is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. One way to do help reduce plastic waste is to swap your plastic water bottles for eco-friendly reusable ones. In this article, we have curated a list of reusable eco-friendly water bottles that are both functional and stylish.

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10 Best Eco-Friendly Electric Toothbrush Heads

BY Jennifer Okafor ·

11·30·22

Electric toothbrushes are not just fancy gadgets; research shows they are better for dental care. Dentists recommend replacing your toothbrush every three months, and electric ones come with replaceable bristle heads. This means you can change your toothbrush regularly without spending so much while generating less waste with these eco electric toothbrush heads.

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11 Best Solar Driveway Lights

BY Jennifer Okafor ·

11·29·22

If you are considering a more eco-friendly way to light up your driveway, pathways, or front-door steps, solar driveway lights are one of the best alternatives to your conventional wired lighting. Not only are solar driveway lights designed to work with renewable energy - the sun, but they are also cheap to run. Here we […]

14 Best Sustainable Sunglasses For Eco-Shade

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14 Best Sustainable Sunglasses For Eco-Shade

BY Jennifer Okafor ·

11·28·22

Manufacturers produce conventional sunglasses with materials like polycarbonate plastic. To keep out the glare with a much lighter ecological footprint, we can choose sunglasses made from recycled plastic and sustainable materials. Here, we feature 15 eco-friendly eyewear brands you can shop from.

How to Freeze Food Zero Waste & Without Plastic

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How to Freeze Food Zero Waste & Without Plastic

BY Jennifer Okafor ·

11·26·22

Freezer storage containers preserve food color, flavor, and nutritious value. But they can also generate other forms of waste if we’re using plastic storage. We examine why it's better to freeze food without plastic, and we discuss how to freeze food with less plastic waste.

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12 Best Bamboo Pajamas For Sustainable Sleep

BY Jennifer Okafor ·

11·26·22

Bamboo pajamas are excellent for sleeping because of the breathable thermoregulating properties of bamboo fabric. A soft, flat weave lets air flow freely through the textile, keeping you warm during hot months and helping insulate the body during cold months. We feature some of the best brands that sell kids, men, women, and baby bamboo […]

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11 Best Zero Waste Cookbooks

BY Jennifer Okafor ·

11·26·22

The environmental impact food production has on the Earth is well-documented. Zero-waste cooking helps us eat nutritious dishes while reducing food waste. It also assists us in modifying our shopping process. Here are 11 zero-waste cookbooks that will guide your sustainable food journey.

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Are Crayola Markers Vegan?

BY Jennifer Okafor ·

11·24·22

You likely used Crayola products during your early learning days. Crayola is one of the most popular manufacturers of markers, crayons, and other art supplies. So for many plant-conscious parents and curious minds looking for vegan art supplies, the question is - what about this leading brand? Are Crayola markers vegan?

A Shipping Container Pool? - Everything You Need to Know

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A Shipping Container Pool? - Everything You Need to Know

BY Jennifer Okafor ·

11·21·22

Swimming pools are recreational utilities that many people desire, especially as more parts of the world experience unexpected heat waves. A shipping container pool is a relatively cheaper and more eco-friendly swimming pool option. Learn about all the benefits, drawbacks, and costs; then, you can decide if this is the perfect pool for you.

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