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What is Regenerative Agriculture? The Future of Farming

There’s a growing movement of sustainable food experts and enthusiasts advocating for a change in farming practices. The recent shift towards regenerative agriculture practices stems from a few promising studies and an awareness that proves to be superior to conventional agriculture processes. But what is regenerative agriculture? Find out more here!

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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…

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Seven Sustainable Thanksgiving Recipes to Make This Year

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching! You’ve probably been tasked with bringing something to the table this Thanksgiving. Or you’ve been honored with the coveted holiday hosting. If you’re looking for healthy, sustainable meals, then look no further! We’re listing out our top sustainable recipes that you can make this Thanksgiving.  The classic Thanksgiving menu consists of…

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How to Make Perfect Homemade Mashed Potatoes (Easy Recipe)

With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, you might be upset if you don’t see mashed potatoes on the table. Mashed potatoes are a part of a series of classic comfort foods like mac and cheese, especially during the colder months. Here’s a simple yet effective approach to making creamy, flavorful mashed potatoes with tips from a food…

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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15 Practical Ways to Reuse Spent Coffee Grounds

If you’re like me and drink a lot of coffee, especially cold brew coffee, you probably accumulate a lot of spent coffee grounds. And if you’re wondering, no you can’t use them twice. With millions of coffee drinkers around the world, there’s a lot of untapped potential lurking in those grounds. While tossing them in…

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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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Healthy Cannellini Bean and Leek Soup Recipe [Vegetarian]

Although most people think about soup with fall or winter, there are still a couple of weeks of cold weather in early spring that are deserving of a soup day. I’m convinced the perfect recipe for a cold spring night is a cannellini bean and leek soup. The seasonal leeks are freshly available at your…