Sustainable Living
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Preparing for Plastic Free July 2026
Plastic Free July 2026 is only a few weeks away! It’s a great time to start thinking about not only how you want to participate this year but also about the plastic that keeps sneaking back into our lives. What is Plastic Free July? Plastic Free July is a global environmental campaign that encourages people to reduce their use of single-use plastics during the month of July and beyond. It began in 2011 in Western Australia and has since grown into one of the world’s largest plastic waste reduction movements, inspiring millions of participants across nearly 190 countries. Plastic Free July is a chance for people to learn practical ideas…
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What are the Environmental Impacts of Large Scale Sporting Events like the FIFA World Cup?
I’m a fan of a number of sports, but none of the others hold a candle to soccer for me. Soccer has been number one since I was a kid. The fact that the men’s FIFA World Cup is coming to town is a big deal and an event I never thought I’d see locally. With the event coming to town and all the preparations, it’s a reminder of the environmental impact of large scale sporting events. The FIFA World Cup is coming to town The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the largest tournament in FIFA history. The number of teams participating has increased to 48 and…
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7 Sustainable Thoughts to Take with you into Summer
Warm weather and approaching summer months has me in a thoughtful mood. I’m thinking of all the opportunities that the summer months provide that we don’t get all year round–at least not on our rainy west coast. So here are some sustainable thoughts that we can take with us into those sunny summer months. Sustainable Thoughts for Summer Summer months provide some unique opportunities for sustainable living. Here are some sustainable thoughts to ponder as the warmer months approach. 1. It’s garage sale season I’m always excited for garage sale season. As a kid I would spend summer weekends heading out to find treasures with my grandma, so garage sales…
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Why No Mow May Needs to Make a Comeback
Earth Day this year was all about the actions we can take as individuals to make a positive impact on our planet and work towards a more sustainable future. That’s why transitioning into No Mow May is a perfect way to keep the individual actions going. What is No Mow May? No Mow May was started in 2018 by a UK organization called Plantlife. It was started in an effort to promote the free growth of wildflowers and other lawn plants that can support wildlife and bees. The concept is simple: Don’t mow your lawn for the month of May. You can choose to not mow your entire lawn or…
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Beeswax wraps: A practical guide + LOONMOON review
A practical swap: Are beeswax wraps worth it? The problem: The hidden cost of convenience Plastic wrap is one of those kitchen staples most of us use without a second thought—until we start noticing just how often it shows up. Cover a bowl, wrap a sandwich, store some leftovers – it adds up quickly. And unfortunately plastic wrap is hard to recycle thanks to food residue and its thin, clingy design, so most of it ends up in landfill. Beyond the waste, there’s also growing awareness around plastics and microplastics—not just in the environment, but in our food and bodies—which makes those small, everyday choices feel a bit more important.…
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9 Ways to Use Your Voice for Climate Action
Earth Day 2026 is just around the corner and this year’s theme is Our Power, Our Planet which is about the power we all have as individuals to make a difference. With that in mind, this week I’m looking at 9 ways to use your voice for climate action. Sometimes the world can make us feel small, but we are truly more powerful than we realize and our voices do make a difference. Use your voice for climate action Our Power, Our Planet is Earth Day 2026’s theme reflecting a fundamental truth: environmental progress doesn’t depend on any single administration or election. It’s sustained by daily actions of communities, educators,…
