eco-friendly face masks

5 Eco-Friendly Face Masks Made With Non-Toxic Ingredients

When was the last time you treated yourself to a self-care day? You don’t need to visit a pricey spa — especially when you can make your home celebration healthy and eco-friendly. You can DIY recipes for delights, like face masks that work as well or better than those on store shelves.  You’re a hard-working […]

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Why You Should Consider Buying the “Ugly” Vegetables

Some shoppers get excited about a stroll through the produce section at the supermarket — an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables are eye-catching in their bold, beautiful colors. Most people are conditioned at a young age to select the most perfect piece of fruit, sifting through cartons for unblemished options. However, there’s nothing wrong […]

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What to Know About the Reducetarian Lifestyle

If you are looking for a healthier approach to eating, where you do what’s best for your body and the planet, then consider the reducetarian lifestyle. Reducetarians have the desire to eat less poultry, red meat and seafood, but instead of going all in on becoming a vegetarian, they take it one step at a […]

When It Rains, It Pours

In a unique episode this week, we abandon the planned subject material as we let the floodgates open and share some recent life challenges. We quickly see just how important it is to keep your headspace sustainable just like the environment, and those little cost-saving green decisions add up when you need them the most!

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Keeping Your Family (and Santa) Safe: How the Holidays Can Increase Indoor Air Pollution

Most people anticipate the holidays because they’re periods of fun and celebration. While you should look forward to your plans this year, you should also know how the holidays can increase indoor air pollution. So, we wanted to discuss how your family’s health and well-being could be affected this winter and what you can do […]

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Building Nature: Addressing the Social Inequalities of Urban Green Space Access

Stepping outside and enjoying all aspects of the natural world is something many of us take for granted. If we are outside, we spend time staring down at our smartphones to scroll mindlessly through social media or message friends and family. While being in touch with loved ones is beneficial, isn’t it just as important […]

How Green Design Can Remedy Seasonal Affective Disorder

Fall and winter bring cooler temperatures, holiday seasons and other fun events, but the seasons can be a challenging time for many. Spring and summer deliver warmer temperatures and more daylight, but this time of year can also feel burdensome for some people. The seasons can affect a person’s mood and alter their daily activities, […]

Ways the planet impacts the body

3 Ways the Planet Impacts the Body

When it comes to health, most people focus on their own behaviors and habits. Even when our doctors talk to us, they primarily focus on what we should be doing to keep our bodies in good condition — i.e., eat right, exercise regularly, get enough sleep, don’t smoke, don’t drink alcohol, etc. However, there are […]

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5 Surprising Impacts of Climate Change On Our Health

Scientists have well documented the effects of climate change on the planet, but we don’t talk much about how it affects our bodies and minds. Here are five surprising impacts of climate change on our health you should know. 1. Malnutrition Climate change has made it more challenging to produce mature crops in quantity and […]

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FlexiSpot Bamboo Standing Desk: Better for You and the Environment

You might not realize it, but the average American sits down for about 10 hours a day. It’s true. Between the time spent working at your desk, your commute, eating meals and relaxing at home, it all adds up pretty quickly. You may actually find you’re actually spending more time sitting down than you realized. […]