The plastic free July challenge made me aware of just how many little plastic items are constantly a part of our lives, especially at a cookout. These are just a few examples of items that could be "greenified" at your next BBQ. The more you let your friends know, the more they'll start doing it … Continue reading How to Have a Greener BBQ
Tag: Earth
Movie Night: Bag It
This is a new watch for me, even though the movie came out in 2010. Although I try to pay attention to what is the greener way to live, I was surprised by a bunch of things in this film and firmly feel it is a must watch for everyone. The movie is about how … Continue reading Movie Night: Bag It
Mind Your Own Bee’s Wrap
I'm always on the hunt for easy, fun ways to be a slightly better human. One such way is cutting back on single use plastic. It just ends up in the trash a few days later and is trashing the planet for basically ever - totally not awesome. Cling wrap makes life convenient by covering … Continue reading Mind Your Own Bee’s Wrap
Turtle Snacks: Edible Six Pack Rings
So, I'm sure you've seen it - those terrible photos of sea creatures choking on plastic six pack rings. They get wrapped around necks and confused for food each and every time they end up floating out to sea. For me, it doesn't get sadder. I'm not sure why I feel so much for these … Continue reading Turtle Snacks: Edible Six Pack Rings
Lush: Making Use of Ocean Plastic
Most of us already know how taxing ocean plastic is on our ecosystem. Not only does it hurt the adorable ocean critters we see heart-wrenching photos of, but it completely circles right back around and up into our food chain. Pollution becomes our air, water, and food - stagnating or crippling all life. So, coming … Continue reading Lush: Making Use of Ocean Plastic