by Sarah Jividen | Feb 16, 2023 | Eco Home, Family, Sustainable Bathroom, Sustainable Kitchen
My kids waste a lot of liquid soap. But it’s not their fault, really. They have tiny hands and don’t grasp what “just a tiny bit” means. If fact, “just a tiny bit” is almost an invitation for a five-year-old to dump as much product...
by Sarah Jividen | Jan 27, 2023 | Eco Home, Sustainable Bathroom, Sustainable Kitchen
Eliminating our paper towel usage was one of the sustainability goals I had for my family in January 2023. To my surprise, we not only made it through the month without using any paper towels, but I also didn’t miss using them. I realized then that we...
by Sarah Jividen | Jan 27, 2023 | Eco Home, Family, Sustainable Kitchen
Toward the end of (a very busy and stressful) 2022, I made a few significant waste and eco-friendly resolutions for the new year. They weren’t New Year’s resolutions, per se; they just took me the whole 2022 year to make them happen. We have a five and a...
by Sarah Jividen | Jan 27, 2023 | Eco Home, Global Sustainability, Sustainable Kitchen
Many people make an effort to recycle waste as a way to positively impact the environment. After all, many recyclable everyday products – such as water bottles and plastic containers – are believed to be “environmentally conscious” because they...
by Sarah Jividen | Jan 18, 2023 | and Yard, Composting, Sustainable Garden, Sustainable Kitchen
I have always been eager to find ways to be less wasteful. In 2007, I dressed as a “Go-Green Girl” for Halloween. Although I wasn’t emulating a known character like my friends, this gesture was symbolic of my identification with sustainable living...
by Sarah Jividen | Aug 14, 2022 | Eco Home, Sustainable Kitchen
The enviornment is a hot topic these days, but if there is one thing everyone can agree on, it’s that every household can and should recycle. Individual communities handle their recycling programs a little differently, and it is wise to do a quick internet...
