If you didn’t know, Earth Day is on April 22nd! And if you grew up in the US, you probably have this very picturesque image of planting trees, or picking up trash on the beach together, when you think about how to celebrate. It’s a cute idea (that requires a certain degree of extroversion), but one that may not represent more current sentiments around sustainability, eco-friendly action, and attainable goals... So if you’ve been trying to come up with a new way to celebrate Earth Day, why not ... Read More
5 Recent Stories with Good News For The Environment
I get it. When every news channel is talking about the bad news du jour it’s hard to really believe in a better tomorrow. The hard truth is that there will always be bad news one channel flip or scroll away. But that doesn’t mean that should be all you focus on in your life. As we collectively make bad environmental decisions over and over again (hello single use plastic!), scientists, environmental advocates, and everyday people just like us are out there making the change they want to see in ... Read More
6 Black-Owned Wellness Businesses to Support this February and Beyond
It’s that time of year again! February is Black History Month, and that means we get to discover—and promote—Black-owned brands and companies we may not have heard of before. So in case you’ve been meaning to look up some new sustainable alternatives and ways to support small Black-owned businesses, here’s 6 bookmark for your next trip to the wellness aisle! Brown Girl Jane Black female owned and operated, BGJ focuses on resolving inequity in the wellness space for WOC. The company sells ... Read More
Okay So There Are Microplastics in Our Food… What Should We Do?
When Barbie Girl by Aqua became a 1997 anthem, we didn’t really know what we were saying by joyously chanting “life in plastic… it’s fantastic!”. Here we are 25 years later, bearing the brunt of microplastic pollution as it filters its way into every aspect of our daily lives. Avoiding bottles that don’t say they’re BPA-free isn’t enough anymore; there are microplastics in food from our vegetables to our milk and even our tap water. Now, I’m not trying to be an alarmist—this isn’t about ... Read More
Carbon Footprint 101
I feel like sometimes—in all the hullabaloo about living sustainably, going green, and just being more eco-friendly—we forget that not everyone automatically knows everything about green living. More often than not, articles on being green offer suggestions and tips assuming that the reader has a baseline understanding about what it all means. But what about the novice eco-warrior? How are they supposed to start their journey to being more mindful? Looking up essential terms like ... Read More
5 Recent Stories with Good News For The Environment
Here’s a (not so) hot take—bad news sells. It’s a fact of life, and why sometimes it feels like we’re being bombarded with stories about war, police brutality, and so much more. And while good news rarely makes it to the front page, there are always small moments of human kindness if you know where to look. So if you’ve been feeling a little blue, here’s a few stories about the good things people have done to make the world a more environmentally friendly place! PS: Be sure to click the ... Read More
