Happy Plastic Free July! I’m guessing you had no idea that July was earmarked as a plastic-free month. It’s a time to encourage people to be more aware of their plastic use, and ultimately create a cleaner world for generations to come. We have so much to celebrate this month as companies take a step towards…
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4 Simple Ways to Celebrate Earth Day and Help End Plastic Pollution
This Sunday, April 22nd, is Earth Day and it’s time to celebrate our planet. I think we can all agree that the earth needs more than one day to heal, but this one day can serve as a catalyst to get the do-gooder in all of us up and running. There are so many important issues…
A Night to Remember: Saying Goodbye to Plastic Bags at Town Meeting
I’m embarrassed to admit that I’ve lived in Massachusetts for over 20 years (how is that possible?!) and I’ve NEVER been to a Town Meeting until this week. For those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about let me fill you in. What is Town Meeting? Participating in a Town Meeting is…
It’s Time to Ditch Your Reusable Plastic Water Bottle
It’s time! Line up your reusable plastic water bottles and please (pretty please) STOP using them. I’ve been secretly cringing for years when I see someone drinking from a brightly colored, BPA-free reusable plastic water bottle. Reusable plastic water bottles are a dime a dozen at my gym, sit alongside yoga mats in my yoga studio…
Why You Should Never Put Plastic in the Dishwasher
Have you ever accidentally opened your dishwasher in the middle of a cycle? It’s like an instant facial. The steam and heat emitted are enough to make you jump back and close the door quickly. The water is hot so your dishes are cleaned with minimal elbow grease. Did you know the water must be at least 120 degrees Fahrenheit…
5 Simple Steps to a Greener Life – VIDEO
Remember when I traveled to New York to film 5 short videos for Manilla covering the many ways we can all lead a greener life? The first video is ready to share! I would love to hear what you think. Simple Steps to a Greener Life If you’re not a green king or queen,…
Why is There Plastic Wrap on That?
Plastic wrap is my nemesis. Have you ever asked yourself ‘why is there plastic wrap on that?’ I have never touted myself as perfect when it comes to green living, but there are some things that seem so simple, so intuitive that it’s beyond me why they happen. Take for example this organic cucumber that I…
