Earth Day is on Monday, April 22, 2024, with this year’s theme being “Planet vs. Plastics.” Earth Day is a day of environmental activism.  We should consider the following activities to be a part of the movement: Educate ourselves, Share our education with others (volunteer, make others aware), and Take action (ex., plant a tree, start limiting plastic usage, etc.).

Most U.S. plastic waste ends up in landfills and pollutes land, oceans, air, and even food and human blood. It is incredible to see plastic nearly everywhere you look, and our use is projected to continue growing. This made me wonder: How much plastic am I using? Where is all the plastic I am using going? Is the plastic waste in my home recyclable?

Plastics, aluminum, paper, and other materials, from food and packaging to medical devices, are essential to our lives. However, producing these materials requires raw materials from our planet. Therefore, we want to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle these items so we will continue to have these natural materials for the future.

World leaders’ target from 2015 was to restrain global warming by 1.5 degrees Celsius. New research finds we will breach this target by 2040 (Source: Grist). With environmental concerns increasingly significant, the call to embrace sustainability has never been louder. It's about making mindful choices that help protect our planet for future generations, where every small change can help make a difference. If you're looking to start a more eco-friendly and green life, it begins with a shift in mindset. Below, we'll explore the meaning of sustainable living and provide you with a comprehensive list of 100 green living resolutions and mantras to guide your way.

As the holiday season approaches, and while trying to become more eco-friendly, should you go for a natural, artificial, or no Christmas tree? There are pros and cons to each. While every small environmentally friendly change makes a difference to our planet, the most sustainable choice here can be difficult for many to make. The most sustainable choice is no tree at all (which is the same answer for buying most things!).

Have you had trouble starting to compost food waste? I can relate. Lucky for you, some information is below that will help you get started. Find out why we compost, where you can compost, and what you can compost!

It can be challenging to change your habits, but I’ve come up with 17 green living tips that are easy to change so you can start living green today. I am focused on providing you with easy ways to be environmentally friendly. I promise, nothing difficult here. Let’s start with the basics.