NCMNS-Ecochallenge

That even living within the means of an un-overshot planet as an individual is insufficient to overcome systemic conservation issues.

This is a case where discussion is usually overwhelmed by immediacy. Providing reusables, having them close at hand and regularly available, is more likely to get people using them than shaming them.

I don't typically clean them. I just moved out of an apartment and it was super easy to do - will definitely continue in my new place!

I can't believe it's already the last day of the ecochallenge! I have greatly enjoyed learning about topics like proper clothing care, expiration dates, and bioplastics, and discussing them with others. It has also been wonderful challenging myself every day with the daily actions, all of which I hope to continue past this month's end. Thank...

I can't believe this Plastic Free July challenge is almost over! It didn't even feel like a chore or an obligation, just a way of life. I noticed that each action became part of my routine, which is exactly how we can make changes in our lives, and those changes surely will have a positively impact on our environment and community. Each and...

I learned that bioplastics are often just as harmful to the environment as traditional plastics. It takes tremendous amounts of land and water to grow the plants used to make bioplastics, as well as pesticides and fertilizers that are detrimental to nearby aquatic habitats because of the biomagnification and algal blooms they contribute to,...

Saw this at a restaurant today! It's always great to see businesses that support the no-plastic effort!

Did you know that it takes a million years for Styrofoam to degrade? That number is 600 years for fishing lines, 550 years for disposable diapers, and 450 years for plastic water bottles. In other words, the decisions we make today as to whether or not to use a disposable item have consequences that affect countless generations after us. So...

Let the record show that the husband is right: zip those clothes up before you wash them!

I was surprised to learn that eggs can last for as many as 5 weeks before going bad! I was also shocked that all of the expiration date labels on food are not regulated by the USDA. I will now be much more mindful when determining when to throw away food by trusting my own judgement over that of food companies that are simply trying to get...