I’m so in my element! I found this tranquil resort in Ubud and, of course, I had to stay there. The cottages and bungalows are built using 100% recycled wood from Java. The space is comfortable and serene, and oh so lush! There are yoga, meditation, and sound healing classes along with spa treatments on the property. Their restaurant serves organic, plant-based dishes using ingredients that come from their garden. Basically, I was in heaven. Love love love this place!
Plastic bags are derived from petroleum. Petroleum is a finite resource, and as it becomes increasingly limited, obtaining it becomes increasingly damaging to the environment. It is estimated that about 12 million barrels of oil are used in making the plastic bags used in the US annually. Majority of plastic bags end up as deadly…
We all(?) love avocado. But do we know about the environmental impacts of this incredible fruit on our planet? Let’s take a look. Avocados differ from other fruits (and vegetables) because they require a lot of water to grow. Ironically, they are often grown in regions that face water scarcity. i.e. California. In addition, global…
Practice the 5 R’s | Refuse, Reduce, Reuse (and Repair), Recycle, Rot (compost) Zero Waste starts by refusing things. Next, use whatever you still have to reduce and save resources. Then, substitute disposables for reusable options, and instead of tossing things repair them. After that, separate what little trash you have left and make sure…
When I was in Colombia (in 2019), I spent some time in Tayrona National Park and the surrounding areas. I stayed at this super zen ecohut that’s located just minutes away from the park. There are 8 huts on this property and each is integrated into nature mixed with bamboo, palm trees, and the tropically…
In this day and age, we have the ability to stay connected to everyone and everything. We have access to so much information. Yet we are more disconnected from the world, more uninformed than ever. We live in dissonance. From ‘natural disasters’ to human caused climate drivers, the root cause for extreme climate events is…
For more than 100 million years sea turtles have covered vast distances across the world’s oceans, filling a vital role in the balance of marine habitats. Seven different species of sea turtles grace our ocean waters, from the shallow seagrass beds of the Indian Ocean, to the colorful reefs of the Coral Triangle, and even the…