Category: Sustainable Swaps
Concerns about the effects of single-use plastics on the environment have grown in recent years. The improper disposal of plastics as well as the constant creation of new plastics endangers ecosystems and wildlife and...
It’s good for your health and it’s good for the environment. It’s seaweed! Not only is this powerful plant great for eating and providing for marine life, it is on the rise for becoming...
I am aware that giving up plastics is a very challenging task; typically, it is more expensive, harder to locate, and requires extensive research. After accounting for things like electricity or water consumption, these...
Reusable water bottles have been trending products for over the past 10 years. While once just thought of as products meant for the gym or hiking and camping, and now with the rise of...
Now we’ve posted a few Sustainable Swaps for grocery shopping, bathrooms, kitchens and more, but we want to introduce how college students can achieve these sustainable swaps with a budget. While many eco-friendly products...
I get it. Completely cutting the use of plastic out of your life can be a difficult, even unrealistic task. However, swapping a few things here and there, if done by large amounts of...
Have you ever wondered how much plastic is in your kitchen? Chances are that most of the items in your kitchen are plastic. Read through this article to learn about 5 sustainable swaps you...
I’m sure you have heard time and time again, the harmful effects of plastic bags. Yes, they are convenient to our everyday life, but are they safe? No. Of course in this day and...
Plastic packaging is on almost every shelf of the grocery store, even for products that don’t need it. Every year there are 14 million tons of plastic packaging waste just in the United States....
Do you know how much plastic is in your bathroom cabinet and shower? Chances are, almost everything in your bathroom is either entirely or partially plastic. But it isn’t your fault, almost all bathroom...