How To Reduce Plastic Waste: 15 Simple Tips to Reduce Plastic Use
Plastic is everywhere and in everything, and it’s exhausting. From packaging that piles up in our homes to stray wrappers that find their way into ...
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Make a Splash Without the Trash: Why Reusable Water Balloons Are a Must-Have This Summer
There’s nothing quite like a Chicago summer. Long days, warm breezes off of Lake Michigan, and spontaneous outdoor fun in parks, backyards, and nei...
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Zero Waste Floss: Your Guide to Plastic-Free Dental Floss and Floss Refills
Dive into Sustainable Smiles with Zero Waste Floss: Your Guide to Plastic-Free Dental Floss and Floss Refills Having great dental care is a corners...
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Code Red: Try Out Reusable Menstrual Pads For A Healthy Sustainable Period
Before sustainability hit me, I was always a tampon person. I’m not ashamed to admit I wondered (on multiple occasions) what exactly people did on ...
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Guide to Chicago Farmers Markets
It may not feel like Farmers Market season just yet (at least in Chicago), but some markets open as early as April! Shopping at farmers markets sup...
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How to Recycle Hard-to-Recycle Items In Chicago | The Unwaste Shop
Recycling in Chicago can be tough, especially for some unique, hard to recycle items. Check out these spots for things such as: battery recycling, ...
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Should you be using reef safe sunscreen?
What is reef safe sunscreen? Why is it important? And what makes it different from the sunscreen you're currently using? Reef Safe Sunscreen vs C...
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What to do with old clothes (that are too worn to donate)
Did you know that the average American throws away 70lbs of textile waste a year? Donating clothing should always be the first option, but clothing...
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9 Sustainable Swaps (that everyone can do!)
The word "sustainable" is a buzz word these days. We're all trying our best to leave the world a little better than we found it, but it can be har...
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My Favorite Vegan Cookies (And they're Gluten-free too!)
When I tell people we cook plant-based in our home, we often get a lot of questions about what we eat. To be honest, breakfast, lunch and dinners a...
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We're Opening a Zero Waste Store
What was that? We're opening a zero waste store? Yes, it's true! What is a zero waste store you ask?! A zero waste store is a store that offers su...
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