DIY Christmas Gifts That Help Reduce Everyday Waste

December 7th, 2021

Christmas and the holiday season can be incredibly wasteful. Many of us fall into a frenzy to buy items as gifts (and for ourselves) that we do not necessarily need.

This holiday, consider taking on a DIY project or two to gift a special something that reduces plastic and paper waste from the recipient’s everyday life. Many of the ideas even upcycle products you have around the house!

Make a night out of it! Invite a few friends over to make a number of these items to create eco-gift baskets for friends and family.

The Ultimate Guide To Sustainability Certifications

November 30th, 2021

As consumers, many of us want to know where our food and consumer goods come from. How is the land treated where your food was grown? Are harmful chemicals potentially in your clothing and bedding? Do the people who grow your food receive fair wages and basic human rights as workers?

A multitude of certifications exist for a number of consumer products and services to help inform consumers about many of these questions. Most often the certifying groups are nonprofits or government agencies who act as a third party, offering unbiased assessments of a product based on an agreed upon set of criteria. Companies who hold the certifications are allowed to display the logo on their products, websites, and marketing materials to appeal to consumers within a particular niche. To ensure that companies comply and continue to comply, they are audited by third-party organizations to verify they are meeting standards.