

Protecting the Arctic
On January 6th the Trump Administration is set to auction off drilling rights in the Arctic Wildlife Refuge. Oil Drilling is incredibly...

Sydney
Dec 30, 20203 min read
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Where to Buy: 4 Eco-Friendly Shops in Iowa
Stuck in-between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we have Small Business Saturday! Today I wanted to highlight some sustainability store...

Sydney
Nov 28, 20202 min read
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10 Sustainable Christmas Gift Ideas
Not sure what to get your friends and family for Christmas? Well, I've got you covered. Here's a list I have compiled of sustainable...

Sydney
Nov 15, 20203 min read
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Covid-19 and Sustainability
Back in March, if you were to tell me that the pandemic was still going on in August, I would think you were crazy. But here we are,...

Sydney
Aug 24, 20202 min read
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Company Spotlight: Love Beauty and Planet
Sustainability isn't always a straight forward path. Sometimes its a river with stepping stones you use to get to the end. Let me...

Sydney
Aug 19, 20202 min read
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Newest in Sustainability: Biggie Straw
You've heard of finalstraw, the re-useable metal straw. Now get ready for their latest release, Biggie Straw! Biggie Straw is a...

Sydney
Jul 14, 20201 min read
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Environmental Justice & Racial Justice
Everything in the world is connected. Some things we think have nothing to do with each other, are actually intertwined in the need for...

Sydney
Jul 8, 20204 min read
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Why "Saving the Turtles" Actually Matters
The quote "Save the turtles" often with my generation is used to poke fun at people who use metal straws to stop their plastic straw use,...

Sydney
May 15, 20204 min read
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COVID-19: It's Not All Bad Things
Image via CNN I would like to start of this article by saying that I in no way want to minimize the horrible impact on society this...

Sydney
May 6, 20203 min read
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Which Soap?
I've talked a lot about different shampoo bars, but now that I have tried a few, I'm going to compare them and telling you what my...
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Mar 26, 20202 min read
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Two of My Favorite Sustainable Products
Choosing what sustainable brands and products to buy from can be a daunting task, so I made a list of my favorite products. Enjoy! Final...
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Feb 10, 20201 min read
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Sustainable New Years Resolution Ideas
Happy 2020! Around this time people are making all sorts of new years resolutions, but not many people are choosing sustainability as...
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Jan 1, 20202 min read
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Company Spotlight: THE COLLECTIVE
Calling all Iowans, THE COLLECTIVE is now open! Have you been looking for a sustainable store near you? Look no further than this amazing...
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Sep 30, 20191 min read
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What You Need to Know About the Amazon Rainforest Fire
The Amazon Rainforest is the theoretical lungs of the world, and it just had a major fire. This is a huge issue for many reasons, so in...
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Aug 28, 20192 min read
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Go Back To School Better!
As we all know, its back to school season, which means buying supplies and preparing for the year. We all have supply lists to check off,...
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Aug 19, 20192 min read
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My Honest Experience With Shampoo Bars
So, shampoo bars and conditioner bars are one way of reducing your plastic use. Like me, you might be hesitant to try them because you...
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Aug 15, 20192 min read
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Good News, There is Change Happening!
These days all the negative things happening with the climate can seem overwhelmingly sad, but don't worry, there is good things...
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Aug 12, 20191 min read
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Company Spotlight: Final Straw
Looking for a metal straw that is easy to take with you wherever you go? Look no further than the Final Straw! Final Straw is a...
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Jul 20, 20192 min read
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Why You Should Care About Climate Change
Climate Change. A word you hear all the time but it usually holds no meaning. Maybe its because you don't know what it is, or maybe you...
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Jul 10, 20193 min read
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Company Spotlight: 4Ocean
4Ocean is one of many companies I will be spotlighting on this blog, but I thought I should do them first. 4Ocean is a company working...
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Jul 6, 20192 min read
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My Starter Guide to Plastic Free July
Plastic Free July is something millions of people do in July to help reduce their plastic intake. You participate by going completely...
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Jul 3, 20193 min read
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