Sustainable Living

How To Reduce Amazon Packaging and Minimize Plastic Waste in 2020
Currently, there is only one way to request reduced packaging from Amazon. Follow the steps below to tell Amazon to minimize packaging on your future orders.

21 Tips For A Sustainable Vanlife
1. Aim for Zero Waste: This should be a priority for every vanlifer, for obvious reasons. Aiming for zero waste helps maximize space and reduce

5 Minimalist Habits I Learned Living In A Van
It’s been over 4 years since Dustin and I sold most of our possessions and moved into our ‘85 Westy. We often laugh about being

9 Simple Ways to Reduce Food Waste & Save Money
Food waste is a topic we don’t talk about nearly enough, but it’s a topic that hits home for me. I grew up in a

AIM FOR ZERO WASTE – A SIMPLE GUIDE TO JUMPSTART YOUR WASTE-FREE LIFE
So you have questions on how to get started with a zero waste lifestyle. Where do I start? What products do I need? How much

LOW-WASTE BACKPACKING – GOING PLASTIC-FREE IN THE WILDERNESS
Dustin and I just wrapped up three glorious days on our first low waste backpacking trip in Yosemite National Park. This required a lot of

5 REASONS SHOPPING SECONDHAND IS AWESOME
One of the most important things we can do as consumers is vote with our dollar. Where we spend and invest our money impacts more

HOMESTEADING 101 WITH OFF GRID IN COLOR
Homesteading is the dream for many people. I know we’ve always been curious – simple living, self-sufficiency, a greener lifestyle.Wikipedia defines it as a lifestyle

9 TIPS FOR PLASTIC-FREE LIVING
Plastic Sticks. We’ve found that one of the best ways to go Plastic-Free is to avoid plastics that would end up in our recycling bin.

The 3 Best Meal Plan Apps to Reduce Food Waste & Save Money
Make a fresh start with your fridge in 2019. The thing is, most of us barely have time to scribble together a shopping list, let

MY ZERO WASTE LIFE – A HIPPIE IN A VAN
BY CALLEE ACKLAND Plastic Free July is in the books and we’re halfway through August. We learned a lot over the month about our waste

OUR SUSTAINABLE SWITCH
Since Dustin and I moved into the van two years ago, we’ve been seeking ways to minimize our waste. I’m proud to say that since

SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL WITH TWO WANDERING SOLES
We recently had a chat with globetrotters Ben and Katie of Two Wandering Soles. They’ve been traveling for 4 years spreading awareness of responsible and

5 GOOD REASONS TO CONSERVE WATER
About 70% of our bodies are made up of water. It covers 70% of the Earth’s surface. Yet only 1% of freshwater is accessible to

THE TRUTH ABOUT VANLIFE: SUSTAINABLE LIVING ON THE ROAD
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the term ‘vanlife’? You may think of tiny living, minimalism, freedom. A beautiful scene

LEAVING THE CITY, HITTING THE ROAD: OUR PATH TO SUSTAINABLE LIVING
About two years ago Dustin and I realized we needed to re-evaluate our life’s trajectory. We’ve long been attracted to sustainable living – but as

How (and Why) to Conduct a Waste Audit in Your Home
Americans produce an immense amount of waste – estimated at over 250 million tons annually. Most of the waste consists of goods that are used

How to Declutter Your Home without Hurting the Environment
Sometimes, embracing the idea of doing something and knowing exactly how to go about it are two very different things. That’s often the case when
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How To Reduce Amazon Packaging and Minimize Plastic Waste in 2020
Currently, there is only one way to request reduced packaging from Amazon. Follow the steps below to tell Amazon to minimize packaging on your future orders.

21 Tips For A Sustainable Vanlife
1. Aim for Zero Waste: This should be a priority for every vanlifer, for obvious reasons. Aiming for zero waste helps maximize space and reduce

5 Minimalist Habits I Learned Living In A Van
It’s been over 4 years since Dustin and I sold most of our possessions and moved into our ‘85 Westy. We often laugh about being

9 Simple Ways to Reduce Food Waste & Save Money
Food waste is a topic we don’t talk about nearly enough, but it’s a topic that hits home for me. I grew up in a

AIM FOR ZERO WASTE – A SIMPLE GUIDE TO JUMPSTART YOUR WASTE-FREE LIFE
So you have questions on how to get started with a zero waste lifestyle. Where do I start? What products do I need? How much

LOW-WASTE BACKPACKING – GOING PLASTIC-FREE IN THE WILDERNESS
Dustin and I just wrapped up three glorious days on our first low waste backpacking trip in Yosemite National Park. This required a lot of

5 REASONS SHOPPING SECONDHAND IS AWESOME
One of the most important things we can do as consumers is vote with our dollar. Where we spend and invest our money impacts more

HOMESTEADING 101 WITH OFF GRID IN COLOR
Homesteading is the dream for many people. I know we’ve always been curious – simple living, self-sufficiency, a greener lifestyle.Wikipedia defines it as a lifestyle

9 TIPS FOR PLASTIC-FREE LIVING
Plastic Sticks. We’ve found that one of the best ways to go Plastic-Free is to avoid plastics that would end up in our recycling bin.

The 3 Best Meal Plan Apps to Reduce Food Waste & Save Money
Make a fresh start with your fridge in 2019. The thing is, most of us barely have time to scribble together a shopping list, let

MY ZERO WASTE LIFE – A HIPPIE IN A VAN
BY CALLEE ACKLAND Plastic Free July is in the books and we’re halfway through August. We learned a lot over the month about our waste

OUR SUSTAINABLE SWITCH
Since Dustin and I moved into the van two years ago, we’ve been seeking ways to minimize our waste. I’m proud to say that since

SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL WITH TWO WANDERING SOLES
We recently had a chat with globetrotters Ben and Katie of Two Wandering Soles. They’ve been traveling for 4 years spreading awareness of responsible and

5 GOOD REASONS TO CONSERVE WATER
About 70% of our bodies are made up of water. It covers 70% of the Earth’s surface. Yet only 1% of freshwater is accessible to

THE TRUTH ABOUT VANLIFE: SUSTAINABLE LIVING ON THE ROAD
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the term ‘vanlife’? You may think of tiny living, minimalism, freedom. A beautiful scene

LEAVING THE CITY, HITTING THE ROAD: OUR PATH TO SUSTAINABLE LIVING
About two years ago Dustin and I realized we needed to re-evaluate our life’s trajectory. We’ve long been attracted to sustainable living – but as

How (and Why) to Conduct a Waste Audit in Your Home
Americans produce an immense amount of waste – estimated at over 250 million tons annually. Most of the waste consists of goods that are used

How to Declutter Your Home without Hurting the Environment
Sometimes, embracing the idea of doing something and knowing exactly how to go about it are two very different things. That’s often the case when