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Getting started: How to Eat a Sustainable Diet

Climate change will affect us all in one way or another. With 28% of all global emissions coming from agriculture, we will need to make more conscious decisions about our food consumption. In attempts to make the “right” choices when it comes to sustainable living. Walking instead of driving, swapping out our lightbulbs, and considering…

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Seasonal Produce Guide: Fruits and Vegetables by Seasonality

Walk into any grocery store, and you’ll see more produce variety than you would have seen twenty years ago. Modern food supply chains deceive us into believing that our favorite produce is available all year round. But the truth is, these fruits and vegetables are delivered worldwide to meet the consumer demand for year-round fresh…

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How to Find Sustainable Brands & Eco-Friendly Products

In an era where environmental consciousness is paramount, many companies are eager to make greener claims. In this article, we delve into the realm of sustainable brands and explore how you can find the best eco-friendly products for your needs.

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13 of The SecondHand Shops and Best Thrift Stores in NJ

If buying second hand gifts this season is in your holiday plans, check out this list of the best thrift stores in NJ!

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Shop Sustainable: The Leaf Eco Friendly Razor (Review)

The personal care space has made so many strides towards sustainable products and zero-waste living in recent years. The options for sustainable grooming products have soared as people strive to replace disposable items like razors with reusable options that minimize plastic waste. I’ve tested many different safety razors and reusable razors and have found that…

The Most Important Sustainable Travel Tips & Products

The Most Important Sustainable Travel Tips & Products

Traveling is a great way to see the world, learn about new cultures, and meet new people. But it can also be quite expensive and resource-intensive. While many try to practice sustainable living in their daily lives, it can be more difficult to travel sustainably. Things like zero waste living seem impossible, but by selecting…

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Are coffee cans recyclable? How to Reuse or Recycle

The tragic moment has come: your coffee canister is empty. Being the environmentally responsible citizen that you are, you approach the recycling bin. But then you stop to ask yourself the modern-day age-old question: Are coffee Cans Recyclable? The short answer: It depends on what your coffee canister is made from.  If you live in…

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The Best Vegetarian Soups: Seven Easy Recipes From our Library

It’s that time of year when the cold weather starts to come in, and the daylight hours decrease – Soup season! But while temperatures are dropping, food prices are not! Vegetarian soups are easy meals you can make on a small budget. From creamy potato leek soup to African-inspired Stews, these healthy soup recipes will inspire…

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What is Unsustainable Living & Its Environmental Impacts?

There’s a trend on the internet to display “Underconsumption core” as a more sustainable way of living. With climate change and global warming threatening our daily lives, natural landscapes, and the availability of natural resources, it has never been more critical for us to embrace sustainable living practices. But the term begs the question, what…

The Problems & Opportunities for Food Waste
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The Problems & Opportunities for Food Waste

01.26.2021 By: Kelly D’Amico There are countless idioms in American culture which convey the importance of preventing food waste. These include: “Don’t waste food, there are starving people in Africa,” “Take what you eat, but eat what you take,” and a personal favorite, “don’t let your eyes be bigger than your stomach.” These phrases have…