Sustainable Living

Sustainable living isn’t just for hippies living off-the-grid in cob houses, teepees and geodesic domes. There’s a lot city dwellers can do to be more eco-conscious. Posts in this category include adopting a greener lifestyle, living plastic-free, eco-friendly shopping and more.

How to Make an Ecobrick: An Earth-Friendly Solution to Single-Use Plastic
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How to Make an Ecobrick: An Earth-Friendly Solution to Single-Use Plastic

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the amount of plastic waste produced daily? There’s an urgent need to address this issue, and you have the power to contribute to the solution! Meet the ecobrick—a practical and innovative response to the worldwide plastic crisis. Not only does it help reduce single-use plastic but it’s also a stepping…

20 Eco Friendly Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Humans and Fur Friends

20 Eco Friendly Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Humans and Fur Friends

It’s less than two months until Christmas. Deck the halls. Dig Boney M out of the iTunes archives. It’s time to go shopping. We’ve put together a list of eco friendly stocking stuffer ideas for the special peeps in your life.  Doggos and cats are peeps too.  Sporty and I aren’t in the habit of…

7 Best Minimalist Shoes for Everyday: Brands We Love in 2023
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7 Best Minimalist Shoes for Everyday: Brands We Love in 2023

We trawled the web to find the most popular minimalist shoe brands for key benefits including comfort, style, value for money, and eco-friendliness (because it’s 2023 and we should care how the things we buy are made). The last thing you want is to blow $$ on a pair of ugly shoes that make people…

3 Reasons Why Vegans Don’t Eat Honey (And What We Eat Instead)
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3 Reasons Why Vegans Don’t Eat Honey (And What We Eat Instead)

Have you ever wondered why vegans don’t eat honey?  A lot of people don’t understand why it’s such a big deal for us. For a long time, Sporty and I didn’t get it either. (And this was after adopting a fully plant-based diet.) But then we discovered how many nectar-foraging trips it takes for a bee…