Eco-Friendly Flip Flops
Today, May 31st, is National Flip Flop Day. According to the information on the National Today Website, the flip flop can be traced back to the stone age. Then, somewhere around 3000 years ago during the Japanese Heian period, a flip flop like sandal was created...
Brown Bag – Reducing Lunch Packaging
Packing lunch for work or school will often have three benefits: Healthier – You know the ingredients and source of food you bring vs. carry out alternatives. Less expensive – Preparing your own food saves money compared to buying at a restaurant. Lighter on the...
Break Out the Bike
The third Friday in May is National Bike to Work Day. This day encourages us to bike to work and pay attention to the safety of others biking when we are driving. According to Bike Advisor, less than 1% of the population bikes to work. There are a...
Green is a Journey
Fourteen years ago, I attended my first sustainability conference. The event was the Good and Green Marketing Conference in Chicago, IL. My personal and professional journey in space was just beginning and I returned from the trip invigorated and inspired to make a...
3 Unique and Eco-Friendly Mother’s Day Ideas
If you haven’t landed on the perfect gift for Mother’s Day, this post will give you some sustainable ideas to consider before Sunday. Before we dive into the three unique gift ideas, some more traditional, earth friendly choices include fresh flowers, a homemade...
Power of Concentrate
One easy change to lessen your environmental impact is to purchase concentrates. While I’ve always known this to be beneficial, I’ve never really dug into the advantages not only to the planet, but also to my pocketbook. Last week, I ran out of my countertop cleaner...
Green Cleaning
Many cleaning supplies can irritate your skin, eyes, or throat, and possibly cause headaches and other health problems. This all ties back to the ingredients in the products. When we clean our home, we want the deepest clean possible. However, when harsh...
Earth Day – Resources & Recommendations
Happy Earth Day! In honor of the day, I wanted to provide links to some of my favorite books, podcasts, and blogs. I hope you find a few in the mix to add to your list. One Shade Greener First, I would love it if you would support/follow my One Shade Greener resources...