Sometimes I wonder if my family is doing enough to go green. We try to do the obvious stuff like recycling and not letting the water run while we brush our teeth. But, I feel like there's probably a lot more we could and should do to become a green family. That's why I was excited to get a copy of the book Sustainability Made Simple: Small Changes for Big Impact by environmental experts Rosaly Bird and Lauren DeMates for review. Sustainability ...
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Earth Day Infographic (I’m Shocked…8.3 Billion?!) | Go Green with @SomaWater
Warning: The following Earth Day infographic may shock you. I can't even wrap my head around the numbers. Americans currently use 8.3 BILLION water bottles a year. And despite how easy it is to recycle, 2 out of 3 plastic bottles end up in the landfills or ocean. Take a look at the infographic below. Which water bottle facts stand out to you? My family is not perfect when it comes to anything, even recycling. But recycling is really one of the ...
DIY Essential Oil Reed Diffuser
I find myself using essential oils more and more in my daily life. If you read my blog, you know I like to make DIY household cleaners with essential oils and also add them to my homemade beauty recipes. The latest way I'm enjoying my essential oils is with a reed diffuser I made in about 60 seconds! This is a great way to upcycle glass jars. A reed diffuser slowly disperses essential oils into the air. They are really low maintenance. You ...
Recycling Solutions: Rubbermaid 2-in-1 Recycler
Recycling just got a whole lot easier at my house! The new Rubbermaid 2 in 1 Recycler allows you keep your trash separate from your recyclables all in one handy location. No more running outside to a separate bin just to toss out a single piece of plastic. I can now put my plastics and other recyclable materials in the separate bins of my 2 in 1 Recycler. I recycle more often now that I can keep our recycling in a convenient location ...
Earn Green Rewards with Recyclebank
Have you signed up for your free Recyclebank membership yet? Recyclebank is a source for tips on how to live green, print coupons for natural and organic products, and earn points to exchange for rewards. Right now, you can easily and quickly earn up to 165 points with The Green Your Seasons Challenge. Choose to spend your points on holiday rewards like the new offer for a subscription to Whole Living magazine. It costs only 115 points, which ...
