New challenges abound when trying to go without plastic on a day to day basis. Bigger challenges present themselves when guests arrive. Mountainous issues tower over you when planning a kid's birthday party, but it can be done. ...
Better Than Plastic
Glass Straws Make Everything Taste Better
There are two things we know to be true about straws. Straws are destroying the beauty of our planet by the millions every day and we must stop producing and using single-use straws. Kids love straws. So what do...
Plastic Free Tip: Cloth Pull-Ups
You've heard of cloth diapers, but have you explored Pull-Ups? I’ve been wanting reusable pull-ups in our house for about 4 years now, as both of my kids are heavy bedwetters. I found and purchased four pairs of SuperUndies. After...
Plastic-Free Tip: Buy Unwrapped Toilet Paper
Never go without toilet paper again. You can order toilet paper NOT wrapped in plastic by using direct purchase from your local Co-Op or Amazon’s subscription option for Seventh Generation toilet paper. It is 50% post consumer recycled paper and...
Students Reduce Waste by 17% at Parkview Elementary in Bellingham, WA
In celebration of Earth Day this month, students, teachers and volunteers participated in a Plastic Awareness Week and Plastic Free Day at Parkview Elementary School in Bellingham, WA. The program goal was to see if we could reduce single use...