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Did you hear the great news? Hawaii recently enacted a law banning sunscreen that is harmful to coral reefs. Scientists have found issues with many of the chemicals found in most sunscreens available on the market. The ingredients they contain are polluting the oceans and bleaching our reefs. Thankfully, there are alternatives available. The best reef safe sunscreens will keep your skin …
Aside from being made from a renewable resources, wooden toys have many other benefits. They last much longer than plastic and rubber based toys, are easy to clean and care for, and are usually recyclable. Though recent generations have been saturated with plastic toys, the rise of the wooden baby toy is returning. We have all the best wooden toys …
The bamboo toothbrush is becoming a household must-have, and we are all for it. You may be wondering “Why use a bamboo toothbrush?” will it make that big of a difference? Though it is small, a compostable toothbrush is not at all insignificant. Keeping your teeth clean is obviously important, but plastic toothbrushes can cause a lot of waste. The …
Zero Waste seems to be a common buzzword these days and it’s used in many different contexts. But what does it actually mean? If you’ve done just one Google search about how to reduce waste, you could find a few different definitions. According to the EPA, businesses and municipalities often set their own standard for what going zero waste means. …
Eliminating the consumption and use of bottled water and making the switch to reusable water bottles is one of the biggest ways you can decrease the amount of plastic waste in your life. If you’ve already made the switch, and are just looking for a new drinking vessel, head straight to our reviews of the best water bottles below. We’ve …
Congratulations! If you’re reading this, you are likely just beginning your journey into cloth diapering and that deserves applause. By considering reusable diapers you are taking a big step by veering away from the norm which isn’t always easy. Choosing to use the best cloth diapers can be intimidating, especially if you’re a first time parent. Let’s face it: that voice …
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