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!
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…
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…
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…
What is Upcycling Food? How Does it Help the Planet?
Trash or Treasure? It depends on who you ask or how you upcycle it. If you find yourself asking, ” What is upcycling?” Don’t worry—you came to the right place. Upcycling is a fascinating concept that is gaining momentum in the realm of sustainability. It involves transforming old, unwanted items or cosmetically imperfect produce into…
The Best Eco Friendly Compostable and Disposable Utensils
What’s something that’s used for fifteen minutes but lasts forever? When it’s framed this way, disposable plastic utensils seem like a complete waste. While they offer the benefit of convenience, not having to wash them or worry about them vamoosing, there are options available that are better for the environment. If you’ve ever ordered takeout…
A Guide to Choosing Eco-Friendly Meal Prep Containers
Meal Prep Videos always seem to go viral. But between purchasing plastic containers in bulk and the expensive aesthetic containers, there’s one common thread that seems to be missing. How can you meal prep with eco-friendly containers? And which food containers are the best? If you’re meal prepping, it’s inevitable you’ll need a variety of…
Food as Medicine: Rethinking Health Through What We Eat
For centuries, cultures around the globe have recognized the powerful link between food and well-being. This age-old wisdom is now gaining renewed attention through the food as medicine movement. But what is the food as medicine movement? It’s a movement that advocates for a shift in healthcare. It places a greater emphasis on the use…
The Best Coffee Pot Cleaner is One You Already Have: How to Clean Your Coffee Maker with Vinegar
Dirty coffee pots can lead to poor-tasting coffee, making the option to go buy a cup more appealing. Reclaim your morning brew with the best coffee pot cleaner that you likely already have! We’re spilling the beans on how to clean your coffee maker with vinegar that will leave your coffee pot tasting looking and tasting like new.
Thanksgiving Leftovers: Ideas to Reduce your Food Waste
If you want to know what to do with your your Thanksgiving leftovers to reduce your food waste, we’re sharing easy and delicious thanksgiving dinner leftover ideas!