Mesh produce bags — onions, lemons, oranges, avocados. No matter how you acquire them, they’re yet another piece of packaging that those of us who are eco-conscious need to consider. Yes, I would love to only purchase what I need of these items and transport them home in reusable produce bags, but unfortunately that option […]
Recycling Fabrics + How to Be a Conscientious Consumer
Every year our local history museum holds a folk & fiber fest in February. It’s one of my favorite annual events, full of vendors and demonstrators, activities for kids — all with some of my favorite media woven amongst their wonderful exhibits. I have a whole post on what I love about this festival (and […]
9 Clever Ways to Reuse Bread Bags
Once upon a time, I tried to keep a journal of everything I threw away. However, it quickly became apparent that most of what I tossed was plastic packaging: cereal bags, granola bar wrappers, coffee bags. Most of what I was throwing was tied to my food. It was at this point that I […]
Earth-Friendly Crafting: 100 Things to Recycle & Make
I received a copy of this book for review. While the book was complimentary, all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. 100 Things to Recycle and Make by Fiona Hayes is an awesome book! As a crafty mama, I’ve always loved the idea of working side by side on a project […]
