Now, I know air travel isn’t sustainable (the aviation industry is responsible for ~2% of total global emissions and 12% of the CO2 emitted from transport) but it’s all about balance so we shouldn’t avoid air travel if we have an insatiable case of wanderlust (or friends and family abroad!). Plus travel broadens our perspectives,…
Many fashion brands are now using plastic water bottles or other upcycled plastic sources for their clothing. If you’re thinking, ‘Great! There’s a more responsible option.’ I’m sorry to burst your bubble. Clothing made from any kind of plastic do more harm for the environment than good. How does it do more harm than good?…
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…
Have you heard of Plastic Free July? It started as a small movement in 2011 in Australia and has since expanded to over 150 cities with millions of participants. Plastic Free July aims to challenge people to not use any single-use plastics during the month in hopes to help them form more sustainable habits that…
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…
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…
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…
Not only are pigs super cute, they are considered the fifth most intelligent animal in the world (even more than dogs!). They also have excellent object-location memory. They like to play and can be manipulative with other pigs. And just like all sentient beings they feel pain and suffer. Despite all this, most pigs are…
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…
My low waste journey started out by accident. I found the low waste movement through my love for the Earth and obsession with ‘saving the planet.’ Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always been very conscious of preserving natural resources, protecting our biodiversity, and leaving a small carbon footprint. This stems from two…