What is “real change” – some thoughts on Plastic Free July

In the environmental activism scene, there’s a bit of a debate over where “real” change comes from. Some argue that individual actions add up over time, some say that things can only be improved when action is taken at a systemic level, and many try to combine the two approaches. Sometimes, environmental stewards will shameContinue reading “What is “real change” – some thoughts on Plastic Free July”

There’s More to Less Waste

Many of our customers at Life Unplastic are definitely prioritizing eco-friendliness when they shop sustainably. But we also get customers who are in the low-waste game for different reasons. Turns out there’s a whole lot more to less waste. First of all, if you’re watching your budget, you can be sure that reusable products withContinue reading “There’s More to Less Waste”

Low Buy 2026 – Outsmarting Overconsumption

We live in a world designed to keep us buying. And there’s a direct line from the billions per year spent on clever marketing, to the overconsumption problem that our society shares today. Marketing is a science, and it’s come a long way over the years. Brands will use every trick in the book toContinue reading “Low Buy 2026 – Outsmarting Overconsumption”