Utah based Coalatree usually makes awesome gear and clothing for the outdoors. Be sure to check out their products if you love hiking, biking, or camping. But these days Coalatree upcycles some of their old stock into something crucial: reusable organic cotton face masks. They are donating one for each one sold to help community workers in the … [Read more...] about Coalatree upcycles old stock into reusable organic cotton face masks
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ORLY switches LA factory from nail polish to hand sanitizer
It is great to see brands respond to the global COVID-19 pandemic by switching their production process into one that helps prevent the spread of this deadly corona virus. ORLY International is doing just that. It is changing the Los Angeles nail polish factory into a factory for hand sanitizer. That's right: from nail polish to hand … [Read more...] about ORLY switches LA factory from nail polish to hand sanitizer
Organic face serum review: Gratitude by Zatik
Hands up if your face can feel dry and itchy after washing it. I know mine can. Sometimes I can't grab my facial creme fast enough, eager to get rid of the tight feeling on my skin and the itch on my forehead. You know the feeling? Today's review might help you out because it's all about the Zatik organic face serum Gratitude. Find out if I was … [Read more...] about Organic face serum review: Gratitude by Zatik
Save the planet one sweater at the time
Yay! Warm Sweater Day 2020 is coming! This year the Dutch tradition to save the planet one sweater at the time is on February 7. Want to learn more about Warm Sweater Day? Read on, my dears, read on. Warm Sweater Day is a fun, cozy tradition from the Netherlands to raise climate change awareness. In Dutch, it's called Warmetruiendag. A … [Read more...] about Save the planet one sweater at the time
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
bUnited review: you get paid to save the planet
UPDATE MARCH 2021: Unfortunately the bUnited program has been shut down during the corona pandemic. It was not economically viable. Get paid to save the planet! That's the promise bUnited makes and all it wants in return is your email address. This year they've already gained over a million new members. Free money always sounds amazing. It also … [Read more...] about bUnited review: you get paid to save the planet
25 eco-friendly ways to keep healthy hair
You know that feeling, looking in the mirror on a good hair day? Empowering, right?! Some people go to great lengths to keep their hair in superb condition. First thing to remember is: companies that sell hair products, will want you to use it as much and often as possible. Duh, right?! And yet, we seem to forget. Many people wash their hair … [Read more...] about 25 eco-friendly ways to keep healthy hair
How to repair damaged hair naturally
Your hair is dealing with a lot on a daily basis. Dry office air, pollution and smog, toxins and chemicals in shampoos and laundry detergent, rough combing and brushing, heat styling and dry blowing. After the summer it seems to be even worse, with the bleaching from the sun and the swimming pool chlorine making your hair look like a … [Read more...] about How to repair damaged hair naturally
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
Stunning reclaimed wine barrel furniture for your eco-friendly garden
Have you ever stared at a beautiful aged wine barrel and wondered if you could find use for it somehow? Let me give you a splendid idea for reusing and even upcycling them: reclaimed wine barrel furniture. How fun is that?! You can make wine barrel furniture for your home, of course. But it's the season for being outside in the garden. So why not … [Read more...] about Stunning reclaimed wine barrel furniture for your eco-friendly garden