Shopping

8 Green Certifications to Know

Meghan Shopping, Sustainability, YouTube Channel March 19, 2020August 21, 2021Carbon Footprint, certifications, ecofriendly, Energy Star, fair trade, fair wages, greenwashing, iSeal Alliance, LEED certification, Marine Stewardship Council, Rainforest Alliance, RSPO, Sustainability, Sustainability certification, USDA Organic

How do you know if the environmentally-friendly and sustainable products you buy actually ARE environmentally-friendly and sustainable? With certifications! Today, Lexi breaks down 8 of the most common, so we can rest assured knowing that we’re really doing our best to live our most sustainable lives in everything from the clothes we wear, to the food we eat, to the products we purchase, to the buildings we live in.

Sustainable Shopping Guide Part 2

Meghan Shopping, Sustainability, YouTube Channel February 20, 2020August 21, 2021beesworks, bulk foods, Camp Ben, ecofriendly, Energy Consumption, Energy Star, envirosax, LEDs, Plastic waste, silicone food covers, silicone sealable bags, skoy, Sustainability, sustainable, sustainable lifestyle, water footprint

Here’s Part 2 of our Sustainable Shopping Guide! We’re going to help get you on the sustainable living path in a way that’s also sustainable for your wallet. Previously, we talked about some sustainable swaps for personal care items. Today Lexi’s gonna run down some sustainable swaps for your home.

A Greener Happy Holiday

Meghan Carbon Footprint, Energy Usage, Shopping, Sustainability, YouTube Channel December 19, 2019September 3, 2021Carbon Footprint, christ, Christmas tree, DIY, ecofriendly, energy efficiency, Energy Star, gift wrapping, glitter, LEDs, Plastic waste, Sustainability, sustainable, sustainable gifts

‘Tis the season for shopping and presents, stuffing our faces and traveling to far places! But have you ever thought about how all of that holiday cheer increases your Carbon Footprint? Between buying, wrapping, traveling, festive lights, decorative trees, and celebrating, the end of year holidays substantially increase the amount of waste and electricity we generate which in turn, substantially increases our Carbon Footprints.

A Greener Happy Holiday

Meghan Carbon Footprint, Shopping, Sustainability December 13, 2019December 13, 2019Carbon Footprint, Christmas, Christmas tree, decorating, DIY, festivus, gifts, hanukkah, holiday shopping, holidays, home made, kwaanza, presents, Recycling, reusing, Sustainability, sustainable lifestyle, sustainable living, upcycle

Two packages, one small and one larger, wrapped in simple brown paper and tied with red and white bakery string. Finished with pin sprigs.

‘Tis the season for shopping and presents, stuffing our faces and traveling to far places! But have you ever thought about how all of that holiday cheer increases your carbon footprint? Between buying, wrapping, traveling, festive lights, decorative trees, and celebrating, the end of year holidays substantially increase the amount of waste and electricity we generate which in turn, substantially increases our carbon footprints.

Which eco/sustainability certification do you look for?

Eric Carbon Footprint, Shopping, Sustainability December 6, 2019July 29, 2020Energy Star, iSeal Alliance, Marine Stewardship Council, MSC, Rainforest Alliance, Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil, RSPO, Shopping sustainably, Sustainability certification, USDA Organic

In today’s world, public opinion is slowly shifting towards a greater desire for environmentally friendly and sustainable products. This is not only important for consumers, but also for companies producing goods as it is a means to

Energy Saving Associated with Online Shopping

Ben Carbon Footprint, Cell Phone, Energy Usage, Fashion, Shopping, Sustainability, Technology February 26, 2018August 5, 2021

Since the emergence of the Internet we have seen a significant shift from traditional store-front shopping into the online market. This trend has gained favor due to convenience, no restrictions on hours and ease of deliveries. Considering