Aloha to Yoloha Cork Yoga Mats
October 31st, 2016 | by Scott Cooney
Yoloha Cork Yoga Mats are beautiful and thoughtfully designed. We got to meet them at Wanderlust Tahoe, and have been practicing on cork for months now!
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Do Consumers Still Care about Recycling?
October 12th, 2016 | by TerraCycle
Do consumers still care about recycling? YES, and you can read here how TerraCycle makes recycling easier for hard-to-recycle goods around the country.
Solutions for Single-Serve Coffee Pods and Capsule Waste
October 3rd, 2016 | by TerraCycle
For eco-conscious consumers who use coffee pods, work in an environment that uses them, or simply want to spread the word, there are coffee pod recycling solutions from TerraCycle!
Top 10 Green Living Tips for your Home
September 20th, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
We have almost 10 years of archives and these are the top green living tips as decided by readership statistics! Learn about improving efficiency, cleaning naturally, and get tips for living cleaner and greener.
What is the Payback Period for a Refrigerator?
August 26th, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
We know that there are some inefficient things in our home that might need replacing, but there's always that question about whether it's worth the cost. Here's how to calculate the payback period for a refrigerator to see if it's worth it to switch.
Trash-Free Living with Lauren Singer
August 25th, 2016 | by Danielle Garland
You can take sustainable living to the next level by working towards totally trash-free living. I attended a talk at the Wanderlust Festival in Squaw Valley last month with trash-free advocate Lauren Singer, the valiant pioneer of zero-waste living and loved hearing her story.
A Peek at the Fun Side of Recycling: TV Show Human Resources by TerraCycle
August 23rd, 2016 | by TerraCycle
TerraCycle has created a fun docu-drama, and their third season is just about to be released. Learn how TerraCycle has created a fun and factual show integrating TerraCycle projects, mission goals and events
Zero-Waste Grocery Shopping with Lauren Singer
August 22nd, 2016 | by Danielle Garland
Zero-Waste Grocery Shopping is the next step in shopping evolution for conscious consumers. Learn tips and tricks for shopping without waste!
How to Recycle Used Binders
August 9th, 2016 | by TerraCycle
Curious about how to recycle used binders? Vinyl binders can now be recycled with TerraCycle and Office Depot, but there are many ways up upcycle them too!
Trash Art: 5 Visual Perspectives to Change Your Idea of Trash
July 27th, 2016 | by TerraCycle
Trash is our own invention, but we can also see it as something more. Check out five innovators in the space of creative upcycling to see the many ways trash becomes art.
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