Sustainability
Holiday fanatics, we’ve got you covered. You can deck the halls and go all out this holiday season by reusing decorations without creating too much waste. Don’t worry, there’s still glitter.
Product Review
While these aren’t the DIY vinegar and essential oil-based cleaners health-conscious consumers are used to, Blueland’s “just add water” approach and better-for-all ingredients list make using them worthwhile.
Health + Wellness
When what you want is so far outside of your comfort zone that it scares you, fear can keep you stuck for decades. I spoke with life coach motivational speaker Sandra Possing to to learn more about why it’s so hard to change our circumstances — and how to break the cycle.
Culture
There’s one day in this holiday shopping kick-off week that shouldn’t be ignored: Giving Tuesday. It’s a day to give back through charitable donations, volunteer hours, or even through shopping with 1:1 brands if you need some essentials. If you’re new to Giving Tuesday or looking for a new way to give back, we’re sharing 10 ways to participate!
Disruptors
With a passion for sustainability and durability, Flowfold, now going into their 10th year, focuses on crafting lightweight, highly functional goods – from leashes to backpacks – that will sustain over time, so you don’t have to think about buying another pack two years in.
Health + Wellness
With the onset of cold and snowy weather, we’re willing to guess that supporting your immune system – and avoiding the latest office bug – is top of mind right now. The good news is, there are plenty of completely natural ways to support better oral health and in turn, your overall health!
Health + Wellness
Most people DON’T sleep naked, but this writer wants to know, why wouldn’t you? Science backs it up: sleeping naked is actually good for you. Read on to learn more about why it’s time to stop buying pajamas and invest in a good robe instead.
Culture
How much waste would you estimate you, as an individual, produce in a day? A year? Your lifetime? Consider what would happen if every one of us adopted as many climate positive, carbon-reducing practices as possible.
Food + Drink
Becoming a member of a CSA is one of the BEST ways to make sure that people growing food sustainably stay in business. Learn more about how they work, and plan a 100% locally sourced Thanksgiving dinner with our recipe roundup.
Culture
In the fight against climate change, the cities at the forefront are just that, cities. New York, Paris, London – major metropolises fighting the good fight to better the planet and its inhabitants, using their might as destinations of the world, bold names in bright lights, to sway and influence the public and major corporations.
Politics + Advocacy
The world is running out of farmable lands. As the planet’s population continues to increase, the need to find creative and sustainable ways to produce more food is more urgent than ever. GreenWave is pioneering a solution that could change everything.
Culture
Every year, tons of food — perfectly edible food — literally gets thrown away. Food waste is a MASSIVE problem, but solving it may be more within our reach than we realize.
Disruptors
We stand ready with City Harvest to help feed those in need today and in the future, no matter who they are or where they come from. Every bit counts and you can join our cause!