Author: Alison B. Elliott Compost is nature’s recycling system. Since the beginning of time, our earth has been composting. Did you know that fallen leaves in a forest, left to decompose thus restoring nutrients back into the soil, is a form of composting? Similarly, overgrown grass in a field left to turn brown and keep…
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Reflections of Plastic Free Challenge: Data-Driven Impact & Lessons
Plastic Free July have started a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to our plastic pollution issue, so that we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. In support of this movement towards a more sustainable world, along with our sister brand, Coconut Bowls, we teamed up with…
The Fundamentals of Environmental Sustainability
Note: A long, but informative read. Make a cup of tea! We recently asked our community what they would like to know on the topic of sustainability, and responses hovered around the fundamentals. The field is broad in scope, and given the phases of political denial, social dismissal, and media inconsistencies, the topic has become…
Plastic Awakening: Does It Make Us Fat, Depressed, and Infertile?
Author: Kate Nelson, aka @PlasticFreeMermaid Eleven years ago, Kate aka plastic free mermaid, learned that plastic doesn’t break down, but instead it flows out into the waterways where it breaks up into millions of microscopic pieces that can be ingested by sea creatures as well as consumed by humans. Learning that this material that she…
Why We Support Plastic-Free July – Join Us?
Every single piece of plastic created, still exists today. Being planet-lovers and ocean-admirers, we feel so blessed that our community share our eco-values. Plastic Free July is a global movement that empowers millions of people to be part of the solution to plastic pollution, so that we can have cleaner streets, oceans and beautiful communities….
The Problem With Plastic – Here’s How You Can Help
Author: Jake McKeon What is the problem with plastic? Plastic is everywhere, and for a long time we’ve been conditioned into thinking it’s okay. It’s not. Plastic waste is one of the largest challenges facing our environment, and there are some statistics that we should all remain aware of: Every piece of plastic created still…