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Circular Economy, Explained â™»
Right now, our future is plagued by a linear economy that reigns in the majority of the world, with the exception of a few fascinating cities. This process is as follows:We harvest natural resources from Earth and manufacture unsustainable products, which are then sold to customers for consumption, and ultimately end up as waste –…
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Beginner’s Guide to Thrifting
You may have heard the phrase, “Let’s go thrifting!” What it means is shopping second-hand. Thrift stores sell gently used items or “defective” items that big box stores couldn’t sell. Now, there are many more places to shop for second-hand stuff – stop at a garage sale, find a flea market, check out an estate…
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Low-Waste Laundry Day 🧺
A few years ago, my partner and I made the switch from toxic laundry detergent, packaged in plastic, to healthy, sustainable sheets. Arriving in plastic-free packaging, these washer and dryer sheets were the sustainable swaps we never knew we needed. Personally, I prefer the Free & Clear unscented ones because my skin is super sensitive;…
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What is Greenwashing? How to Spot It đź‘€
“Greenwash This: Dumping 500 lbs of Coal at Bank of America” by Rainforest Action Network is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.