Chapstick, lip balm, whatever you want to call it, growing up I almost always had a stick in my pocket or purse. I grew up
Category: zero waste
Microbeads are banned. Why are companies still using them?
The Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015 established that companies were no longer allowed to manufacture products containing microbeads as of July 2017. Stores were prohibited from
Plastic Free July 2020: Day 20 – Shampoo
Bottled shampoo was one of the earliest plastic-free swaps I made over years ago. And believe me when I say I tried just about every
Plastic Free July 2020: Day 19 – Shaving
The EPA estimates that 2 billion razors are thrown away annually. WHAT!? Disposable razors are NOT recyclable in most cities. Although you can technically recycle
California’s 10 Most Polluted Beaches
Heal The Bay’s annual Beach Report Card has come out for 2019-2020. Heal The Bay is a 35 year old environmental nonprofit dedicated to keeping
Plastic Free July 2020: Day 14 – Reusable Bags (During COVID)
For those who have been dipping their toes in the zero waste pool for a while, you probably already know the significance of reusable bags,
