Chances are, you use a cutting board almost every day to prep your meals ‍ . A plastic cutting board may seem like less of a hassle than wood, but wood is actually better for your health and the environment!

Apr 4, 2019

Wood is better than plastic at staying clean because it has natural antimicrobial properties and a surface bacteria doesn’t like growing on. Plus, as a plastic cutting board gets worn down, little plastic pieces can break off any may end up in your dinner . Link in...

Need a quick, like REAL quick, hot dinner?

Feb 19, 2019

Here are our tricks for turning a box carton of soup into a hearty full meal, so you’re never tempted again by canned soups (with their sad BPA linings). Loaded baked potato, Thai chicken ginger carrot, or mushroom cheeseburger soup sound good? Check out our...

4 facts about takeout containers that might motivate you to pack your own plastic-free lunch or dine-in 1) In a world of imperfect options, paper and plastic containers marked compostable are a safer choice.

Jan 17, 2019

Foil containers are also relatively safer. 2) The next best options are plastic containers that are recyclable and marked with the number 2 or the number 5. These plastics are safer and are usually recyclable in most places. 3) Styrofoam is bad. Try to stay away. It...

Getting ready to whip up dinner?

Jul 18, 2018

Before you reach for the hot water faucet, pause for just a second. We know you’re hungry and trying to get dinner on the table as fast as possible, but using the cold tap is the way to go. Why? Because hot water pulls toxins like lead out of your pipes. So,...