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Beyond the Compost Pile: Using Food Wisely

Beyond the Compost Pile: Using Food Wisely
Compost bins are an excellent way to get rid of food waste without tossing it into the regular garbage bin, but another way to be eco-friendly is to use the food wisely. From buying only what you need to storing properly and using food scraps for other purposes, you can save money and live greener. 

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Safe and Eco-Friendly Paint for Kid's Arts and Crafts

Safe and Eco-Friendly Paint for Kid's Arts and Crafts

Parents looking for eco-friendly and non-toxic paint and craft options that are also cruelty-free and vegan for their children have to usually do quite a bit of searching to find these items. Green has found one that fits the bill! Many finger paints on the market contain preservatives, mineral oil, artificial dyes which are often derived from animals, and sometimes synthetic scents. Most are also tested on animals. Even if you are crafty and make your own paints, the quality might not be great, and artificial dyes or food colorings can still contain undesirable and potentially unsafe ingredients. Plus, it can...

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Is Composting better than Recycling?

Is Composting better than Recycling?
It's no secret that our world is clogged with an immense amount of waste. Recycling efforts are at an all-time high, but what about food waste? How easy and helpful is composting as a solution? 

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Why We So Lovingly Feature Bamboo Items

Why We So Lovingly Feature Bamboo Items

Bamboo is incredible! How many of these cool facts did you know about bamboo?  Highly sustainable and versatile, bamboo is used in many items, from building materials to fabrics and more... but it can also be eaten! When bamboo is harvested it continues to grow new shoots from its amazing root system. There is no additional planting or cultivation needed. Bamboo requires no pesticides or fertilizer to grow and thrive. Its own fallen leaves provide necessary nutrients that get recycled right back into the soil! Every part of the bamboo plant can be used in one way or another with...

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Healthy Plant-Based Snacking

  When it comes to snacking, people are divided into thinking about whether or not a certain food is good or bad for them. For some, snacking is something to avoid since many processed snack foods have high-fat, high-sodium, and sugar-laden content. However, this doesn’t always have to be the case. Snacking can actually be healthy! Having one or two snacks is necessary to maintain your energy all throughout the day. It is also a must for people who need to keep their sugar levels on even keel. As long as you eat snacks for a good reason and you...

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