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9 Ways to Make Back To School Season Sustainable (and Save Money!)
It feels like summer has flown by and it's almost time to get back to school! Usually, that means required school supply lists, brand new clothes, shoes, backpacks, lunchboxes...the list goes on!
This year, make back to school season a little more sustainable for the planet and for your wallet!
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That WaPo Article About Refilleries Missed The Forest For the Trees
Yeah, I'm a little salty about this article in WaPo that's EVERYWHERE in the refill/eco-friendly/plastic-free sphere. You know I love a good take-apart, so let's go.
The writer's main issues with Refilleries seem to be:1. Price
2. Location of the store itself
3. Being "forced" (author's words!) to use certain jars
4. That it took a long time.
And to that I say: you are sorta incorrect, you definitely did *not* ask for additional information, and you have missed the bigger picture, my friend. Here's why refilleries are wonderful spaces! -
What You Need to Know About Plastic-Free July!
Plastic-free July is a one month challenge encouraging participants to refuse single-use plastics in our daily lives. And you know what? That's going to be really, really hard.
Plastic-free July is a global challenge to showcase just *how much* single-use plastic exists in our daily lives- and hopefully- offers alternatives and solutions to single-use. -
Eco-Friendly Spring Cleaning
This spring, you can make your spring cleaning more eco-friendly AND budget-friendly. Let me preface by saying: the most green, most budget-friendly thing you can do is to use what you already have.
