Since becoming aware of the negative environmental impact of plastics and over-consumption, back-to-school shopping has been a stressful endeavor. Even before I woke up to the environmental impact, it was not a walk in the park. Back-to-school shopping for a blended family with five kids and long lists of brand- and color-specific items was an …
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Zero Waste. The term itself sounds extreme. Zero. NONE! Role models like Bea Johnson and Lauren Singer lead impressive lives, but those lives seem unobtainable for many of us. Choosing such a intensely sustainable lifestyle can require a rare combination of free time, financial stability, access to resources, and a lull in other responsibilities that …
Hey! Thanks for stopping by! About a year ago, Steve and I asked that our Amazon account be marked to have items packaged more sustainably with less plastic packaging. We also asked that items be mailed together as a group rather than sent individually. The results have been good, and we get very little plastic …
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