This guide provides an overview of microplastics, their origins, and practical tips for individuals to reduce plastic usage in daily life.
Author Archives: Marti
Ditching Paper Towels & Switching to Smart Towels: 1st Year Anniversary, blog #23
Switching to reusable cloth towels helps protect forests, reduce emissions, and promote sustainable habits for a healthier planet.
Sustainable Living: Upcycle Your Wool Sweater into a Handbag, blog #22
Long before the word ‘sustainability’ was a ‘thing’, protecting the environment has always been part of my philosophy of living. Some call this practice resourceful, careful, cost-effective, or prudent. I consider the practice of sustainability to be smart, creative, practical, resourceful, grateful, and environmentally conscious. Why discard an unwanted item into the landfills, when itContinue reading “Sustainable Living: Upcycle Your Wool Sweater into a Handbag, blog #22”
Discover Why Synthetic Fibers Are Bad for the Environment, blog #21
Note: the photo above is a side-by-side view of plastic items on the left, and clothing made with synthetic fibers (plastic fibers) used by fast fashion companies. Here is an interesting story about a backyard experiment on the biodegradability of natural and synthetic fibers used in clothing and many other industries. The takeaway is this:Continue reading “Discover Why Synthetic Fibers Are Bad for the Environment, blog #21”
From Dress Shirt to Detachable Vintage Collar: Reducing Textile Waste, blog #20
Don’t throw men’s white dress shirts out…transform them into a 1920s vintage detachable petal collar. The entry highlights the benefits of upcycling such as creativity, waste reduction, and sustainability, ultimately promoting a zero-waste lifestyle.
Understanding Microplastics: Impact on Health and Environment, blog #19
Have you ever wondered what microplastics are and if these tiny pieces of plastic affect the environment, our health, or contribute to climate change? Do you ask yourself, “What can I do to reduce microplastics?”Then, you are in the right place! Microplastics are tiny plastic particles, smaller than 5 millimeters, about the size of aContinue reading “Understanding Microplastics: Impact on Health and Environment, blog #19”
Ditch Paper Towels & Switch to Smart Towels, blog #18
Producing paper towels involves tree harvesting, pulping, bleaching, and packaging, This process contributes to landfill waste and greenhouse gases. Switching to reusable cloth towels helps protect forests, reduce emissions, and promote sustainable habits for a healthier planet.
Teaching Kids Sustainability: 3 Programs Making a Difference, blog #17
Teaching children about sustainability is important for their future and the planet. Early education on environmental stewardship fosters respect for the environment, promoting responsible choices and innovation to address climate challenges and promote health and wellness.
Upcycling Ideas: Transform Old Sweaters into Cozy Slippers, blog #16
The author emphasizes the importance of sustainability and upcycling, highlighting the staggering textile waste problem and how it contributes to global warming. They share their experience of creating warm slippers from a thrifted wool sweater, promoting eco-friendly practices.
Understanding Fast Fashion Labels, blog #15
Fast fashion prioritizes profit, using mostly synthetic materials that is harmful to the environment. Most garments are non-biodegradable and contribute to ginormous textile landfill waste. Sustainable practices include upcycling and choosing eco-friendly clothing.