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Sustainable September

Meghan Carbon Footprint, Food, Pets, Sustainability September 8, 2020September 8, 2020#MeatFreeMonday, Carbon Footprint, certifications, fair trade, farm to table, Farmers Market, food waste, Marine Stewardship Council, Rainforest Alliance, Recycling, RSPO, Sustainability certification, sustainable lifestyle, USDA Organic

September planner page with pen and flowers.

Depending on where you are in the world, fall or spring is in the air. But for us this month–and every month to be honest–’tis the season for sustainability. We decided to kick off our September by going back to school-style with the basics of how to get started living your most sustainable life.

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.

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

The Great Palm Oil Debate

Chrystal Food, Forests, Sustainability November 12, 2019November 13, 2019Deforestation, Indonesian fires, palm oil, palm oil plantation, POIG, Rainforest Alliance, RSPO, sustainable palm oil

We know by now that a huge percentage of products we pick up off the grocery store (or pharmacy) shelf contain palm oil. If we’re not eating the product we’re likely putting it on our faces or