i have an urgent announcement to make. when i took up making my own almond milk, i thought i was the new born mother theresa. i bragged to everyone about how simple it is to make, how you can use the pulp for your own flour, how basically nothing goes to waste and i...
sustainability posts
my low-waste life
last year in july, i jumped on this whole notion of "plastic free july" thanks to my cousin's inspiring instagram posts (shout out to brittney). i had just watched "a plastic ocean" on netflix and literally found myself bawling and distraught over the whole thing....
o come, o come, eco-friendly emmanuel
after a long - and grateful - november, i am so excited december is here. it is my favorite time of year. the snow blankets our little valley, allowing me to feel not guilty for wanting to cozy up in my log cabin of a home next to the fireplace. as always after...
what to eat?
food has been on my mind a lot lately. as an aspiring endurance athlete, i need to make sure i am eating the right combinations of foods at the right times. eat too close to a run and you'll deal with some serious digestive issues. not enough protein and your body...
the toxic clothing industry
it's a new season in colorado and winter is right around the corner. time for new hoodies, beanies, leggings, and maybe a new scarf. but wait. do you know how these items were created? the impact they have on our environment? let's throw out some facts. textile dyeing...
not so forever 21
the leader in fast fashion has declared bankruptcy protection! closing up to 350 stores worldwide, forever 21 has failed to keep up with sustainable fashion trends and online competition. the company will continue to operate its website and hundreds of stores in the...
turn human waste into clean hydrogen energy?
yes, you read that right. a purple bacteria can turn human waste into clean hydrogen energy. the new method reduces carbon emissions and turns wastewater treatment plants into green generators. how cool! putting a new spin on 'zero-waste'! a significant downside to...
eek-o friendly halloween
it's that time of year where you see the halloween pop-up stores and isles at the grocery stores full of costumes and decorations that are hard to ignore. costumes while the next movie character costume can be tempting, try heading to the thrift stores and...
diy windshield washer fluid
do you realize how toxic windshield washer fluid is? it's known to be one of the most dangerous things found in the garage. this blue liquid contains methanol, a poison. just one teaspoon accidentally swallowed can cause irreversible blindness and potentially death....