Goodie bags -those delightful packages of joy that kids eagerly anticipate at parties, events, and special occasions. They're like little treasure chests filled with surprises and excitement. But as parents we also know that most of the stuff inside a goodie bag ends up in the trash within minutes. The tiny toys might keep the kids occupied for a hot minute, but then they're forgotten and tossed aside. Convenience Trumps Sustainability In today's fast-paced world, when convenience often trumps sustainability, It's easy to fall for cheap, disposable trinkets that promise instant gratification but contribute to the never ending waste in our landfills or oceans. Many of us in busy lives can relate to this. You are planning a birthday party...
Approximately 40% of the food produced ends up wasted and there are multiple reasons at multiple steps in the food journey right from farms to our plates. It's a sobering reality, especially when we consider that many people live in food insecurity. Here are ten tips to help you store your food and increase its shelf life, thereby reducing waste in your kitchen!
Fall is almost here! Temperatures have started lowering, cooler winds have started blowing, and we are ready to welcome the golden sunlight, vibrant leaves, crisp fresh air, sweater season and of course the pumpkin treats! We tried to put together few of the ways to enjoy this beautiful weather while still treading lightly on the planet. 1) Apple and Pumpkin Picking: This is the first one that comes to our mind when we think of fall. It's not just a fun activity to do but you also bring yummy produce straight from the farm! Do check out your local farms in the area for Apple picking and Pumpkin picking and may be even hayrides! Bonus - Many local farms sell...
How would it feel knowing that so much of this luxurious fabric also gets wasted each year even before it reaches the consumer? The challenge lies in the various production steps involved right from processing the raw materials to the last steps of making those relaxing sofa covers or headboards.
If you think it’s organic waste and will anyways decompose by itself, unfortunately it's not the case. When organic scraps are thrown in landfills, they decompose under anaerobic conditions and create methane gas