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  • How To Give Nothing While Still Giving Something

    I recently reread the super thought-provoking piece by George Monbiot that was featured in the Guardian on December 11th, 2012 and continues to po...
  • DIY: How to upcycle an old t-shirt into a reusable macrame tote shopping bag

    How many times have you gone through your clothes to do a purge and end up with another pile of t-shirts you hardly ever wore or that are completel...
  • 4 Things to Make Your Spring Clothing Purge Suck Less

    It’s that time of year again... If you’re a seasonal purger like me—someone who edits down their closet and belongings to create a fresh start and ...
  • How about more love and less waste this Valentine's Day

    When it comes to Valentine's Day, I can't help but roll my eyes. I'm not not a romantic but the "holiday" has always seemed like a blatant money gr...
  • What if it was our friends & family getting caught in plastic pollution?

    How do you feel when you look at these pictures?  Jeremy Carroll is the artist and photographer behind this incredible collection of images...
  • Ask These Questions Before Giving Your Child A Smartphone

    Is there a right or wrong age to give a child their own smartphone?  We live on a planet where there are more mobile devices than there are human...
  • Top 8 Headlines From Around the World That Gave Us Hope for Our Planet

    There has been a popular sentiment rolling around that pretty much goes: 2016 was just the worst. And yes, there has been a lot of crappy stuff goi...
  • 50 Eye Opening Documentaries About the Planet that Might Just Change Your Life

    How many times has a movie changed your life? Or at least your perspective?  For some people, movies are what you watch when you want to escape rea...
  • 5 brands that flipped the script on Black Friday (and totally nailed it)

    Black Friday and its internet cousin Cyber Monday are all about working people into a frenzy over amazing deals right before the holidays. While re...
  • 6 Simple Eco-Friendly Baby Product Swaps to Prepare for Your Newborn

    In the madness that is preparing for a newborn, it's not always easy to practice eco-conscious consuming. What most people want are the best produc...
  • Why This Mom Switched Phone Cases to Protect Her Family

    This letter was sent in by Eboni, mother of two, from Australia. Are you touching toxins everyday without even knowing it? "I am a very conscie...
  • The Environmental Impact of the iPhone 7

    Guest Post by Kerry Morrison, CPO at Demac Media and tech lover. The new iPhone 7 arrives September 16th and the reviews, like this one from The V...