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11 Eco-Friendly Laundry Tips

Posted on September 15, 2021September 15, 2021 by Brush with Bamboo Team — 1 Comment

What does your laundry routine look like right now? Most people’s laundry room is probably full of plastic bottles of detergent, single-use dryer sheets and bottles of fabric softener. And while the wastefulness of that is something to comment on, the real danger lies in what’s in the products.

So many laundry products contain ingredients that are harmful to both humans and the environment. A lot of people forget that what we put in our washing machines heads into our waterways. Unfortunately, many laundry products contribute to water pollution on a massive scale.

Thankfully, there are several ways we can green our laundry room – from the detergent we use to the actual washing machine itself. Here are 11 eco-friendly laundry tips that will keep your clothes spotless without harming the planet.

How to Host a Zero Waste Party | 5 Quick Tips

Posted on August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 by Brush with Bamboo Team — 1 Comment

Looking to host a zero waste party? There’s a lot that goes into party planning, and waste is something we don’t often consider. Sadly, most party plastics cannot be recycled.

To make matters worse, lots of party decorations and food goes to waste too. If you want to reduce the amount of trash your get-together will generate, here are 5 quick tips to try ASAP.

8 Ways to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly

Posted on August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 by Brush with Bamboo Team — 1 Comment

Interested in making your home more eco-friendly? There are so many items in your house that may not be sustainable – and that’s okay! No one is perfect so it’s important to learn and make better choices down the line.

To me, having an eco-friendly home means being mindful of the items you bring into it. It also means knowing what powers your home – fossil fuels or renewables – and learning ways to save energy.

The good news is there’s no one way to have a sustainable home. The tips on this list don’t have to happen overnight – you can pick and choose which are most feasible for you at this point in time. Here are 8 ways to make your home more eco-friendly.

11 Tips to Eat More Sustainably

Posted on August 4, 2021September 17, 2021 by Brush with Bamboo Team — 1 Comment

Did you know what you eat can have an impact on the planet? Food production actually contributes to climate change: Forests are often torn down to rear cattle and grow crops for livestock while oceans are overfished and trawled.

About a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions comes from our food. Also, most food is farmed out of season, which utilizes further resources to sustain it, and then heavily packaged in plastic by the time it arrives at our door.

The ironic part is we often waste the food we have too – In the United States alone, nearly 40 percent of food is wasted. Thankfully, there are ways to change the relationship we have with food for the better. Here are 11 tips to eat more sustainably.

11 Simple Tips For Zero-Waste Grocery Shopping

Posted on July 16, 2021July 16, 2021 by Brush with Bamboo Team — Leave a comment

Have you ever walked into a grocery store and felt overwhelmed by the plastic packaging? You’re not alone.

I’ve seen some things that have literally made me roll my eyes and shake my head: Like cucumbers individually wrapped in plastic film.

Manufacturers have a terrible habit of overdoing it when it comes to our food’s packaging – it’s like they forget it comes from the ground. It doesn’t need so much protection.

That said, I do agree certain items (like pre-chopped produce) can help make fresh foods more accessible.

I realize not everyone can peel and chop their food – but there are tons of people who can and still choose the convenience option.

I think there needs to be a balance here, and there are many areas for improvements and innovation. Thankfully, there are ways to shop plastic-free, even amidst this chaos.

Here are 11 simple tips for zero waste grocery shopping.