Posts by swaggr
The Zero Waste Movement: How You Can Make a Difference
The Zero Waste Movement is slowly spreading around the world, encouraging the human race to take a close look at how awful waste is for our planet and the different ways we can affect change. Unfortunately, this is a concern that can be added to the pile of things that some like to deem as…
Read More3 Zero Waste Companies We Have Mad Respect For
Yayyyy! You’re trying to find more companies that don’t create earth-polluting waste. Props to you my friend. We just wanted to take a second and say: you’re great, here is a virtual, germ-free high-five and a hug. Thank you from the Earth. We interview her every day and can assure you she appreciates it. TBH,…
Read MoreIs Polyester Made From Recycled Plastic?
There are a lot of us who see the word ‘”polyester” on a clothing label and say “nope”! Understandably so and no judgment if that’s you. Virgin polyester is not sustainable and a non-green, energy-eating fabric. However, there is such a thing as recycled polyester which has created some confusion around the topic of polyester’s…
Read MoreWe’re Not Too Far Away from Living on Plastic Bottle Island
It sounds like something out of a bad comedy but the sad truth is this is for real. Plastic bottle island could be our home one day, and judging by how things are going, it won’t be very long until we are there. Every year the number of plastic items that end up in the…
Read MoreThe Best Hiking Socks Won’t Stink Up Your Backpack
If you are an avid hiker, you know that good footwear is essential. This doesn’t just stop at the shoes, the socks play a huge role as well. The way that your socks are engineered can give you great support and keep your feet from getting stinky. How, you say? It’s all in the structure…
Read MoreThe Best Way to Keep Your Feet Dry All Day (It’s the Socks!)
So you’re having trouble with your feet getting super sweaty on a daily basis? Ugh, sorry! That is so uncomfortable. It is usually accompanied by a not-so-sexy odor as well, which is never attractive to the one you fancy. Friends and fam love to give you their lists of reasons and remedies for things like…
Read More5 Surprising Ways Plastic is Reused and Recycled
You have probably heard a thing or two about our increasing plastic problem. After all, almost every business in the US has a recycling bin right alongside their trash cans. But do you know just how bad it’s actually become? We aren’t going to give you a lecture with every detail of Earth’s welts and…
Read MoreThe Secret to Going Zero Waste in the Real World
Oh boy, you have finally realized just how much waste you’re producing and now you’re face palming your way through each day. It’s okay! Take a deep breath. And let us first say ‘thank you’ for caring. That’s the first step, and getting all up in your feelings is only going to cause you to…
Read More4 Devastating Facts About Plastic in the Ocean
Imagine taking a bath with the contents of your garbage can floating around in the water — OR — boiling your noodles with plastic particles floating around inside the pot. Just the thought makes you queasy. We don’t live in the ocean, so we aren’t subjected to living amongst the trash that is collecting inside…
Read MoreMy Top 5 Favorite Eco-Friendly Water Bottles
When it comes to drinking water, I think there is pretty much one thing people can agree on. Water is good for the body, and everyone needs to drink it. Pretty simple. However, once you get a bit below the surface, there is a whole world of options to choose from. Unfortunately, a lot of…
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