Sustainable Summer Dresses for Eco-friendly Style

Summer style is as easy as finding a cute sustainable dress…no pants required. Plus sundresses are comfortable during warmer weather and great for heading to the beach in! Let’s explore some eco-friendly fabrics to look for when shopping for sundresses, a few brands to kick start your sustainable closet with, and some dresses that I’m currently loving.

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The 7 Best Eco-Friendly Alternatives To Ziploc Bags

Ziploc bags are very common in households, but they are not the best for environment. This is because they are made from plastic, which is not biodegrade and can end up getting thrown away or washed into waterways. Fortunately, there are many eco-friendly alternatives that you can use instead of Ziploc bags. Let’s explore some of these sustainable swaps.

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The Best Organic Honey Brands to Buy

We all know honey is delicious – no wonder it’s a common feature in almost any pantry. According to the National Honey Board, the average American consumes 1.51 pounds per year. Honey has been used for centuries and is still revered today for its delicious flavor, but also for its health and medicinal benefits. Let’s look at some of the benefits of honey and discover some of the best organic honey.

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The Best Eco-friendly & Non-Toxic Dish Soap

After a meal, once the leftovers have been scraped off it's time to turn on your sink to clean those dirty dishes, squeeze in dish soap, then plunge your hands into the warm, soapy water to wash your dishes and get them sparkling clean. While the dishes come out clean, the opposite may be true of your body and the environment. Let's explore some of the ingredients found in regular dish soap, learn about the sustainability of these products, and meet some of the best dish soap brands if you're looking for a cleaner option.

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The Best Non-Toxic Houseplants for Dogs, Cats, & Kids

House plants are not just an inexpensive way to jazz up your space, they serve a practical purpose and can enhance your life. Studies show their mere presence can improve concentration and productivity, reduce stress levels and boost your mood. House plants also act as air purifiers and are able to eliminate toxins while releasing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide at the same time.

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5 Sustainable Clothing Brands Using Natural Plant Dyes

Although most of us are pretty careful about what we put inside our bodies, we don’t pay much attention to what we put on our bodies. One such thing which most of us have probably never given a second thought about are dyes in our clothing. Those coloring agents which lend your clothes those vibrant colors? Most of them are probably not very good for you or the environment. Let's see why.

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The Best Carbon Offset Programs for Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

Climate change can be incredibly overwhelming when we think about how each activity we do has an impact. All products and energy consumers use have a carbon footprint. With the shirt you just bought, there are greenhouse gas emissions associated with growing the fabric, transporting it and transforming it into a shirt. However, there are ways to compensate for this. With carbon offsetting, you can put back that same quantity of carbon you emitted back into the ecosystem again, almost like a negative emission!

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Low WasteEmily Waddell