Category Archives: Eco-Chat

I’ll be honest, I love to talk about compost. But while I could sit on this soapbox all day, I’m going to try and keep this brief and to the point so you can get the maximum knowledge in the least amount of time.  But before I dive into composting I want to make oneContinue reading “Composting 101: Why It’s Important, Where to Start, and Your How-to Guide”

“Fast fashion”, “slow fashion”, “thrifting” and “capsule wardrobe” — all terms you’ll hear thrown around in conversations around sustainability, but commonly misunderstood.  Most people don’t really understand what these terms mean, how big the problem actually is, and how easily you can implement sustainable solutions. I’m going to shed some light on fast fashion andContinue reading “The Dangers of Fast Fashion and Why People Are Obsessed with Thrifting”

One of our 2022 Eco Mini-Challenges is to start your own garden because growing your own food is a great way to be more sustainable. From a waste perspective so much of our food, especially fresh produce, is  packaged with petroleum based, single-use plastics. From the little stickers, to bags, to individually wrapped items, toContinue reading “How to Start a Sustainable Garden”