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I’ve never been much of an environmentalist, in fact - I’m not really at all. But I am worried. I am concerned. At times, the fear is overwhelming, and the lack of action from our leaders leaves me feeling hopeless. What will the earth look like when my children are adults? Will they be able [...]
So you’re loosing weight, or your child grows (again!), or you just hate the clothes in your closet. What now? Likely, you pack up all the unwanted items into a bag and head to Goodwill, or another thrift store. When we donate our clothes, we are buying into a fantasy that we are doing something [...]
For those who don’t know, I created and ran my own nonprofit for four years, many moons ago. It was called Cheti and it was something I poured my heart and soul into - something I considered my mission in life. I launched it after a month-long volunteer trip to Tanzania, where I taught elementary [...]
*top pic from BBC i had heard a lot of negative news on palm oil but hadn’t given myself the time to really dig in and get the full story. it’s a very complicated problem that doesn’t really lend itself to a straightforward solution. i know there are a lot of people out there that [...]
*cover image source: sustainability.uq.edu Fast fashion is the term used to describe clothing designs that move quickly from the catwalk to the stores to align with new trends. Fast fashion allows mainstream consumers to purchase trendy clothing at an affordable price. The quicker turn-around of “fashionable” items began in the 90’s when shopping went from an [...]
quick reminder: on your journey to save the planet, be sure you're saving yourself too. taking care of ourselves can often fall in last place. ESPECIALLY as moms, or care-takers of any kind, which so many of us women are. stating we need an hour of "self-care" a day can seem like an impossible task, [...]
