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Is Junk Journaling Eco-Friendly? 42 Green Things You Can Use In Your Junk Journal
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Is Junk Journaling Eco-Friendly? 42 Green Things You Can Use In Your Junk Journal

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I’ve recently come across junk journaling and it’s taking over my life! My friend, Artie Carden, very kindly sent me magazine clippings and other crafty things for my birthday, which all matched my aesthetic and interests perfectly. I used some bits in my Adventure Book, but the rest, I was stumped, until I found junk-journaling.… Continue reading Is Junk Journaling Eco-Friendly? 42 Green Things You Can Use In Your Junk Journal

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How To Become An Eco-Friendly Hair Salon: 18 Tips

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[SPONSORED POST] When you’re getting a new hairdo, you might not be considering the environmental impact or whether you’re in an eco-friendly salon. Sadly, there is quite a lot of waste when it comes to hair care, from single-use plastic gloves and aluminum hair foils to high electricity and water use.  In 2020, more than… Continue reading How To Become An Eco-Friendly Hair Salon: 18 Tips

Photo of a Woman Crouching while Her Hands are on Her Head What Is Climate-Anxiety? How To Cope With Eco-Anxiety
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What Is Climate-Anxiety? How To Cope With Eco-Anxiety

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Although I’m not a mental health professional, I do have my fair share of lived experience, so I’m more than familiar with eco-anxiety. I try to live as green as possible, but it’s hard to be hopeful when world leaders seemingly don’t take the climate crisis seriously, and celebrities would rather hop on a private… Continue reading What Is Climate-Anxiety? How To Cope With Eco-Anxiety

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Eco-Goth: How To Be Green And Alternative

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There are tons of “types” of goths within the goth subculture. So, you might be wondering what is eco-goth? Can you combine your passion for environmentalism with alt subcultures? What Is Eco-Goth? So what does eco-goth mean? The term eco-goth originally came from the Hex Girls from Scooby Doo and the Witches Ghost. In hindsight,… Continue reading Eco-Goth: How To Be Green And Alternative

a range of sustainable period products including a menstrual cup, pad and a tampon The Lowdown On Sustainable Period Products: How Green Are They Really? Is It Worth It?
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The Lowdown On Sustainable Period Products: How Green Are They Really? Is It Worth It?

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Periods suck. Aside from being painful, and uncomfortable, we have to buy period products all the time. So, it makes sense that so many different sustainable period products have been emerging to cut back on single-use plastic. It’s an amazing step forward, but are eco-friendly menstrual products actually just greenwashing? Why The Hesitation About Eco-Friendly… Continue reading The Lowdown On Sustainable Period Products: How Green Are They Really? Is It Worth It?

How To Have An Eco-Friendly Christmas: 11 Green Tips
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How To Have An Eco-Friendly Christmas: 11 Green Tips

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I love Christmas as much as the next person but it’s not the greenest time of the year. From single-use plastic to food waste and high electric charges, it’s not the best thing for the environment and you might be stumped on how to have an eco-friendly Christmas that’s still festive and fun. Climate change… Continue reading How To Have An Eco-Friendly Christmas: 11 Green Tips

climate protest sign reading: fight today for a better tomorrow How To Be Eco-Friendly On A Budget: Green Things You Can Do For Free
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How To Be Eco-Friendly On A Budget: Green Things You Can Do For Free

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I recently posted about climate charities I think are worth donating to, but not everyone has the money to donate to charity! A lot of tips about being sustainable involves spending money like buying zero-waste products or buying sustainable fashion so it’s understandable to find yourself wondering how to be eco-friendly on a budget. A… Continue reading How To Be Eco-Friendly On A Budget: Green Things You Can Do For Free

black and white apartment living room with tv couch and trees 13 Easy Tips On Eco-Friendly Apartment Living
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13 Easy Tips On Eco-Friendly Apartment Living

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My boyfriend and I moved out together recently so I’ve been navigating the world of eco-friendly apartment living. As exciting as it is, it definitely shook up my routine and I’ve been struggling to find ways to be as green as normal. So, I figured that other’s must be feeling lost too when it comes… Continue reading 13 Easy Tips On Eco-Friendly Apartment Living

"One world" poster from protest as part of list on best climate change charities to donate to 10 Best Charities To Donate To For Climate Change; Saving The Bees, Trees & More
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10 Best Charities To Donate To For Climate Change; Saving The Bees, Trees & More

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I do a lot of lecturing on this blog. So, I want to take an opportunity to let my readers do that I do practice what I preach and put my money where my mouth is when it comes to donating to climate change charities. Sometimes cutting down on plastic or going meat-free feels like… Continue reading 10 Best Charities To Donate To For Climate Change; Saving The Bees, Trees & More

tea leaves in a saucer 10 Green Ideas To Upcycle Tea Leaves & Tea Bags
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10 Green Ideas To Upcycle Tea Leaves & Tea Bags

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Last week, I discussed how to upcycle coffee grounds without a compost bin so it’s only right that I answer the same question about tea! I’ve previously discussed how most tea bags are actually made of plastic! Many tea bags are not biodegradable and can’t be composted (unless you feel like cutting the bag and… Continue reading 10 Green Ideas To Upcycle Tea Leaves & Tea Bags