I have always felt interconnected with the natural world. When I am stressed or sad or searching for a way to calm down, I know that I can always find relief when I am immersed in the environment. More specifically, I have always felt a strong connection with the ocean. My friends continuously joke that…
Tag: eco-friendly
Beeswax Wraps (Several Steps to Sustainability)
Cling wrap is a classic staple in American households. Tightly packaged in a thick yellow cardboard box, we are taught to wrap the single-use plastic over numerous exposed food items in our homes. It is easy and convenient, less bulky than containers and seemingly cheaper than reusable bags. Convenience is key when it comes to…
Is Your Sunscreen ‘Reef Safe’?
Summer is in full swing and millions of people are headed to the coast, excited to spend a relaxing day by the ocean with their bags stocked with products intended to protect us from the harmful rays of the sun. When we buy sunscreen we tend to pay more attention to the price, the water…
A New Alternative // The Pros of Switching to Shampoo Bars
Plastic, in more recent decades, has become a staple in the lifestyle of individuals globally. You can see this in the single- use packaging we throw away, our disposable coffee cups, plastic bags, consumer goods in our stores and in our clothing. Billions of pounds of plastic end up in the world’s oceans, annually. Studies…
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