OUR WAY OF LIFE

Self-care Languages
Self-care is an essential aspect of a healthy and happy life. It is the practice of taking care of oneself physically, mentally, and emotionally. One way to approach self-care is through identifying one's self-care language, which are the ways individuals...
Sustainable Spring Cleaning
Spring is here, the time when we want to open the windows, shake out the rugs, and refresh our home from dust and clutter. Sometimes the thought of spring cleaning top to bottom can seem overwhelming, but cleaning with non-toxic...
Is Your Office Eco-Friendly
For those who work in office buildings, these spaces become like a home away from home.  While you may be doing your best to live sustainably, you may be wondering if your office could be greener. Whether you are managing...
Circularity
The Circular Economy What is it? Why does it matter? Explore the philosophy and mindset required for Circularity. As more changemakers reinvent systems to use the power of creation to reverse the damage and preserve the planet, the idea of...
Planet Positive Mindset
Planet Positive MindsetEvery step counts. Leveraging the strengths of each individual across all ages, we can move together towards a sustainable future A shift in perspective and a few easy steps to make your life carbon negative and planet positive:...
Sustainable Glossary
With all of the jargon surrounding sustainability and green living today, it is hard to keep up. We have put together the first list in our series of “sustainable glossary” articles; we hope this is helpful! Alternative energy: energy generated...
A Brief History of Living Rooms
From death rooms to social living rooms to private living rooms where you spent most of your time during the pandemic, the living rooms have a fascinating history. In the last 120 years, this one corner of the home has...
Deforestation
Forests are one of the most important features of our planet, responsible for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, providing oxygen, supporting wildlife, and many more. Trees cover over 30% of the earth’s land, however they are in danger now...
Veganism 102 - Replacements
If you’re interested in going vegan, or have recently adopted the lifestyle, one of the most common questions is how to replace meat and dairy items in your diet, which are a staple of most non-vegan diets. It is also...
Eco-Friendly Homes
With wasteful mindless production of decor items that last only a season or a short while, the landfills become bigger and our homes get more cluttered. A cluttered home full of items that were made out of artificial raw materials...
Fast Fashion
It’s a big day for you: you may be putting your best foot forward in a job interview, heading to a party where you’re meeting new people, going on that exciting first date, or (finally) meeting up with some friends...
Energy Efficient
Energy use powers our homes and our lives, from the first cup of coffee in the morning to the late night netflix before bed. When you think of energy and electricity, the first word that probably comes to mind is...
Eco-Friendly
What do they mean when they say: Eco-friendly? Green may be the new gold, but not everything that glitters is valuable. “Green” versions of almost everything can be easily found, how do we identify what is really truly eco-friendly and...
Green living on a budget
Living an environmentally conscious lifestyle can sound expensive and ellusive. It is a common belief that living ecologically is costly and time consuming, but there are many ways to make your habits greener without majorly adapting your budget or routine....
Veganism
The buzzword for today is: vegan! Veganism is on the rise, with 6% of US consumers committing , up 500% from 2014. Many fast food chains have introduced vegan options, and several notable public figures have become spokespeople for the...
Composting basics
When you think of the word composting, what comes to mind? For many, it is an intangible, abstract process closely associated with farming and acres of land to work with. However, composting comes in many forms, and can be done...