It's so much fun to look forward to yet another surprise being delivered to your doorstep. Or to count the days until your favorite products will arrive next. That's why subscriptions can be such great presents: they are gifts that last. You just need to make sure you're picking one that the receiver actually likes. To help you get some fun … [Read more...] about Great gifts that last: sustainable subscription boxes
Green kitchen
How to find the best sustainable countertops
This is a guest post by Jared McMillen from The Eco Friend | Laminate countertops are most often seen in typical kitchens but have you ever wondered if they are eco-friendly? You prepare your food on them daily, so maybe you prefer to use sustainable countertops. Unfortunately, laminate ones contain a lot of formaldehyde, and they aren't … [Read more...] about How to find the best sustainable countertops
The best eco-friendly kitchen brush for dishes or cleaning
You want to get rid of the bacteria-filled sponge on your kitchen countertop. Trust me; you do, even if you boil it frequently to get rid of all the germs. Because chances are you still use those plastic-filled sponges that spread micro-particles each time you use or wash them. So even if you get clean dishes, your waste water isn't clean. It's … [Read more...] about The best eco-friendly kitchen brush for dishes or cleaning
Seven simple ways to an eco-friendly kitchen
If you want to green up your home, the kitchen's probably the easiest place to start. You can make so many small changes in your kitchen that significantly impact your food waste, energy bills, and ecological footprint. Here are seven simple ways to an eco-friendly kitchen. How many can you make happen? Stop washing your dishes by … [Read more...] about Seven simple ways to an eco-friendly kitchen
The best eco-friendly gift ideas for everybody
You'll find a lot of inspiration here: the best eco-friendly gift ideas for all occasions and people. This eco-friendly gift guide is filled with unique presents and gift ideas. It will make it so much easier for you to find outstanding gifts for your sustainable friends, co-workers, relatives, or loved ones. And don't forget to treat yourself now … [Read more...] about The best eco-friendly gift ideas for everybody
How to prepare for power outages: light, freeze and cook with solar energy
If this year has taught us anything, it's that anything can happen. Everything we take for granted can change in a heartbeat. Pandemics, fires, floods. We can't stop it from happening. But we can prepare ourselves. Since September is National Preparedness Month, I want to share how to prepare for power outages with GoSun. GoSun provides … [Read more...] about How to prepare for power outages: light, freeze and cook with solar energy
No sustainability without equality
There can't be a healthy, sustainable planet without justice and equal opportunity. We are a long way from such a world. So, we need to work harder. I need to do better. Reading about and learning from the Black Lives Matter movement made me realize that merely not being racist isn't enough. I need to make conscious choices in who I work with, who … [Read more...] about No sustainability without equality
How to find seasonal food in winter
When you think about how food affects your eco-friendly lifestyle, the first thing you probably think about is the impact of eating meat. And it's true: reducing the amount of meat you eat has a huge impact on the sustainability of your life. But it's not the only way your food is affecting our planet and the climate. The more food you buy from … [Read more...] about How to find seasonal food in winter
A year of Wasteless Planet: an eco-friendly lifestyle is a journey
Wasteless Planet is one year old today! Hooray! It doesn't feel like a whole year has passed already, but the calendar firmly states that the first ever post on this website was on August 2018. If there's anything that a year of Wasteless Planet has shown, is that an eco-friendly lifestyle is a journey. You keep taking steps, making changes, … [Read more...] about A year of Wasteless Planet: an eco-friendly lifestyle is a journey
How to start composting and waste less food
My sister's friend moved from a house with a garden to an apartment. She used to make her own compost, but no longer had room for the compost bin. Long story short: since March I'm the lucky new owner of a big dark grey compost bin. I've always wondered what it would be like to make my own compost, but never got around to learning about it. I … [Read more...] about How to start composting and waste less food