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
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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
The best sustainable loungewear: feel comfy and look good
Looking good and feeling comfortable don't always go hand in hand, unfortunately. When it comes to clothes, you'll basically see two types of people: those who want to look sharp no matter what, and those who want to feel comfortable first and foremost. Luckily more and more eco-friendly brands are combining the two. Here are a few companies who … [Read more...] about The best sustainable loungewear: feel comfy and look good
Buying green is better: eco-friendly alternatives to Amazon
Once you've gotten used to the convenience of online shopping, you'll find yourself clicking those checkout buttons more and more often. Of course: it's fast, and it's easy. At the top of the list are one-stop-shops like Amazon. It doesn't get much more convenient than that, right? Unless you are wrecking your brain trying to find the most … [Read more...] about Buying green is better: eco-friendly alternatives to Amazon
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
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
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
Review: does the Love Goodly box spread the love?
It feels like my birthday. The doorbell rings, my always happy delivery man gives me his familiar big smile and hands me a pretty package. A brown carton box with a cute purple heart print on it. My Love Goodly box has arrived. Time to unpack and enjoy the surprise. I have no idea what's inside. Yet. Stay with me and we'll find out. There's also a … [Read more...] about Review: does the Love Goodly box spread the love?
Lunchskins review: the 7 year abuse of a reusable sandwich bag
Being one of my reusable sandwich bags is no joke. You'll get tossed around like a soccer ball. You'll be stuck in hand bags, lap top bags and other carriers. You'll be squeezed, get dirty and be sat on. Sometimes you'll even be licked (I mean, who could possibly leave melted chocolate behind, right?!). Wash. Dry. Repeat. When you buy products … [Read more...] about Lunchskins review: the 7 year abuse of a reusable sandwich bag