Team Green

So, I live between 2 buildings that belong to one high school- so the kids can make quite the mess with wrappers from the local Taco Bell and 7-11 when walking between buildings. The city placed minimal trash receptacles, so the ground becomes the default for litter. What my husband and I decided to do was place our personal trash dumpster on...

You think you know these, but in digging deeper and reading about ways to keep your damage reduced when out in the world was a good reminder of some actions and tips! We can balance existence and enjoyment with nature by staying mindful and prepared.

I offered my cooking skills to cater my brother's 40th birthday party! It was so wonderful to stretch my skills and be successfully in getting everything done. It went over very well, and people seemed to really enjoy it!

I mainly did research for my own property and our neighborhood. When we bought our home, it was a newly built home and on a chunk of land that has been overtaken by invasive species, debris, etc. This is our 4th spring in our home and we are STILL doing massive work to repair our property. The more I learn, the more I understand what it means...

I am a slow learning, plant loving, girly. I have always loved plants but growing up in a home where a single plastic plant existed, I didn't learn or know anything about plants. Over the years I've purchased indoor plants and now my house looks like a small forest. In the month of April, I've purchased 2 plants, propagated 1 of my own and...

Good morning everyone and happy Monday. I'm totally positive you were out in the world over the weekend doing something beneficial for the planet so don't forget to log your points. Hope everyone has a great day off tomorrow!

Before starting the challenge, I was definitely hooked on sugar. The toughest part has been realizing just how much sugar is hidden in everything—I’ve had to become a label-reading pro! That said, I feel so much better now. Sugar tends to trigger inflammation in my joints, so cutting back has made a huge difference. My body feels amazing, and...

My new favorite native plant: Witch Alder - how neat looking right?!

Dirty Labs laundry detergent is my new go-to for keeping clothes & linens clean without the plastic! 💥

As anyone else moved away from shampoo and condition bottles to bars? I LOVE Brixy shampoo and condition bars! They won a beauty award in 2024 - so not only is it a plastic free option but it leaves my hair feeling healthy and shiny!