Make your food last longer…
In Habit #11 we learned how to prevent overbuying food. Habit #12 is about how to make the food you buy last longer so you don’t throw as much out.
Don’t live and die by expiration dates.… Read More
Buy food smarter…
Bad News: Food waste is a big issue. The average US household wastes 15-20% of the food they buy. Get the facts and learn more about food waste here.
Good News: It’s not that difficult to reduce your personal food waste.… Read More
It’s all about you…
One of the best things you can do to be more eco friendly is to simply stay informed, because informed decisions are better decisions. Unfortunately this can be one of the hardest parts of being a responsible human – unless you know how to approach it.… Read More
In the last 7 habits I’ve explained ways to reduce our environmental impact by reducing the amount we consume and improving the quality of what we do consume. Up to this point I’ve only touched on physical, tangible products but in this piece I’ll talk about a less tangible aspect of conscious consumption: Tip #9: Consciously consume digital media.… Read More
This is why it’s really not cool…
By swag I’m talking about promotional products, aka gifts and premiums, aka cheap marketing sh** usually given out for free. It comes in many forms as branded:
The history of promotional products actually goes back to the 1800’s when companies plastered their logo and messaging on everyday goods like bags and started giving them out free.… Read More
In case you needed another excuse to drink great beer…
I’ve got the easiest and possibly most enjoyable eco friendly habit for you. Habit #7 is Drink Responsibly.
If you’re concerned about water, energy, and IBUs… craft beer is for you and you should enjoy it more knowing that by choosing a local craft brew over an international giant, you’re decreasing your environmental footprint.… Read More
Do it for the sushi…
At the rate we are fishing now, it’s estimated that the world’s fish stocks will collapse by 2048. It seems unfathomable to many, but along with deforestation and global warming, the decimation of fish stocks is a reality backed by science.… Read More
Your intentions are good, but don’t be fooled!
The term greenwashing covers all tactics used by companies to improve their image, but this post will only be discussing its application to product labels.
There is a lot of deception in product labeling and you have to be careful not to take everything for face value.… Read More
You’ve seen them, but do you know what they mean?
Eco labels are a form of sustainability measurement that help consumers guage the sustainability of a product. They are represented as small seals and are usually found around the edges of products.… Read More
The everyday activist…
Consuming less is great! The next best thing is consuming responsibly. This can be a bit tricky because there are a lot of misconceptions out there, but I’m going to give you some tips and resources to make it a whole lot easier.… Read More
