Jan 14, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
This week the challenge is to pack a plastic-free lunch. Packing a plastic-free lunch is healthier, even if it’s some leftover cheesy pizza, cause you are avoiding all sorts of extra packaging materials that can leave yucky chemicals in your food. Plus, those piles of...
Jan 7, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
We’re starting off simple. Bring and use your reusable glass or stainless steel water bottle. Let’s ditch the plastic and make sure that your water is as healthy as can be for you and the planet. Plastic water bottles can leach unwanted chemicals into the water inside...
Dec 3, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
This one is perfect for gift giving because we’re giving you two @elloproducts mugs, two @chicobag reusable bags, two sets of @togoware bamboo utensils and a set of @abeego wraps. Why two? Duh, one for you, and one as a gift for your friend! You are going to...
Nov 15, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
Well, now you do. And, to make it even easier, we created a quick cheat sheet for you that explains what each type of plastic means and if it is safe to reuse or not.
Aug 16, 2018Because Health
It’s true! And, you can get just the amount you need. Perfect if you want to try a new food, only need a tiny amount, or use A LOT of something (*cough cough* popcorn *cough cough*). Grab your mason jars, pack your reusable bags, and get bulk shopping.
Aug 14, 2018Because Health
These are some of our favorite back to school supplies. They help reduce the amount of plastic in the world, look great, and keep your kids healthier. The @ecovessel water bottle is great for keeping them hydrated all day long, the @meliwraps are perfect for packing...
Jul 20, 2018Because Health
That’s because over time plastic breaks into smaller pieces we call microplastics. These pieces can be so small that they get through our water filtration systems or fish think they look like food. That means we as humans are then drinking or eating them, too....
Jul 10, 2018Because Health
You know, those random slips of paper that end up crumpled at the bottom of your bag that are really only helpful if you need to get rid of that peice of gum you’ve been chewing on for two hours. Well, the easiest thing you can do is just say “nope, I...
Jun 21, 2018Because Health
Why does this matter? Check out the link our our bio where we talk more about how climate change is affecting the quality of our food and how wasitng food isn’t helping. So next time you have a bunch of veggies hanging out in your fridge, try a #herorecipe that...