For the past few years, environmental advocates and companies around the world have tried to reduce plastic consumption and plastic production because of its harmful impact on the Earth. Aluminum cans seem to be a good alternative for packaging beverages and food because they save 95% of energy used when recycled, yet they’re more likely […]
By Bree Walter Last fall I survived a near-fatal car accident. I was seriously injured and spent months recovering. It was during this time that “the excess” in my life no longer seemed important; I began valuing experiences and my time so much more than material goods. It wouldn’t matter to me what gifts people […]
As an entrepreneur who works from home, I have been fortunate enough to have the time and space to homeschool my two daughters, aged 5 and 6 1/2, during the COVID pandemic. In celebration of Earth Day last month, I built a lesson plan around saving water and recycling. I wanted my girls to understand […]
By Leslie Scott, Re.Use.Full founder As with many people, the pandemic life has meant diving into unknown territory. You see, I have four dogs, all of which eat canned dog food. This means I amass from 40-50 empty dog food cans a week. Initially, I was smashing them, just like my grandpa taught me to […]
We’ve all heard the saying “there’s no free lunch.” It turns out, it’s not quite true. In fact, FeedKC has helped to give thousands of fresh, nutritious meals to hungry people at no cost! What is FeedKC? In short, it’s a project that aims to connect excess food with food-insecure people in the community. For […]
Enjoying a frosty beverage in the sun may sound like the perfect end to your day this spring, but do you know what your favorite drink’s environmental footprint is? From grain or grape to glass, brewing and winemaking can often be resource heavy with water and energy consumption being the top areas of concern. While […]
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