When Barbie Girl by Aqua became a 1997 anthem, we didn’t really know what we were saying by joyously chanting “life in plastic… it’s fantastic!”. Here we are 25 years later, bearing the brunt of microplastic pollution as it filters its way into every aspect of our daily lives. Avoiding bottles that don’t say they’re…
Green Living
Carbon Footprint 101
I feel like sometimes—in all the hullabaloo about living sustainably, going green, and just being more eco-friendly—we forget that not everyone automatically knows everything about green living. More often than not, articles on being green offer suggestions and tips assuming that the reader has a baseline understanding about what it all means. But what about…
5 Recent Stories with Good News For The Environment
Here’s a (not so) hot take—bad news sells. It’s a fact of life, and why sometimes it feels like we’re being bombarded with stories about war, police brutality, and so much more. And while good news rarely makes it to the front page, there are always small moments of human kindness if you know where…
5 Ingredients to Start Your Own Scrappy Kitchen
Who always feels guilty throwing away food scraps? Like not the gross, moldy bits, but potatoes that have grown eyes, or spinach that’s just a *smidge* too wilted? While composting may be the first thing most people consider when trying to reduce their food waste, it’s not always a realistic option if you live in…
A Tour of Colorful Cartagena, Colombia with Zuahaza
I’m so excited to share this little photo tour of Cartagena, Colombia with you today! The gals at Zuahaza just released their latest collection of handmade pillow covers, throw blankets, and baskets, which were all inspired by this beautiful coastal city. Today, Tatiana and the team at Zuahaza are sharing a few details about the…
The Realities of a Microplastic World
I don’t know if anyone else has seen that papaya seed cleanse on TikTok, but the sudden realization that the majority of us have some sort of parasite in our bodies gives me the willies. No one wants to think about creepy crawlies just swimming around in our gut, let alone worms. But what I…
