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10 Small Sustainable Swaps for 2021
I’m not big on new year’s resolutions. Don’t get me wrong, I love goal setting, and have vision boards and lists galore. But I prefer to tackle things in smaller increments whether that be scale or time frame for what I’m trying to accomplish. So I’ve decided to share my top 10 small yet attainable, sustainable swaps I’ll be continuing or adding in 2021. Reusable produce bags (continued) I started using reusable produce bags in 2019 after buying some on amazon. They worked pretty well but I had misplaced most of them and recently rediscovered my bags last month. It’s so fun to whip out my reusable produce bags at…
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Coexisting With Wildlife When it Comes to Our Furry Friends-Part 2: Indirect Impacts
For me, pets were a staple part of my childhood. My parents liked animals but it also helped teach us the responsibility of taking care of another living being. I knew my first year living off campus in college I was going to have a pet. As much as I wanted a dog, I knew starting off with a cat would be best (not to mention I like cats a little more than dogs, but truly love them both). Maxwell is my cat, I adopted him from my local shelter and he has been with me for four years now. For the first year, I lived in an above garage…
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I Forgot My Travel Mug…
I always start my day with a fresh brewed cup of coffee at home, brewed in my regular drip coffee maker. It’s nothing special, but it’s what I like. On the rare occasion that I miss my weekend grocery trip and run out of creamer, I stop into the small market by my work and fill up on some locally roasted brew. Sometimes I remember to bring one of my travel mugs, which is great since they only charge 99¢, but on the mornings when I’m rushing out the door, I usually forget. This week, I had one of those busy mornings and forgot my reusable cup. It was a…
