I’m a self-proclaimed composting nerd, and I recently gave up my comfy corporate job to pick up other people’s trash and pursue my dream to make composting cool and accessible to all. Welcome, WasteWell! Isn’t composting gross? Isn’t composting hard? Where do I start if I want to compost at home? If you’re a regular …
Libraries are ever-changing and have become much more than dusty book warehouses. Given the depth and breadth of resources and programs at local libraries, your local library probably has a heck of a lot more than books waiting for you! We love checking out books from the library but also appreciate all the other benefits …
Dear Privileged Friends, I write this note to make a simple request: please care. And act like you care. And ideally, care about more than just yourself, because caring only about yourself is selfish. Some are already doing this; if so, this note is not for you. We are in what might be one of the …
Eliminating meat and becoming vegan can benefit the environment, but veganism isn’t the sole solution to fighting climate change. Below I’ve highlighted a few of the nuances often overlooked when suggesting that plant-based diets will resolve our environmental peril. Have you heard the claim that the best thing you can do for the environment is …
“Cancel culture” is nothing new, so why are we acting like it is? Those in power have written their own version of history as they’d like it to be remembered for ages. That “winners write history” is simply another way of saying that selective erasure (or canceling) of inconvenient truths is built into the fabric of documenting …
How can we practice regenerative living in our everyday family lives? Check out these podcasts to learn more about regenerative living and how we can incorporate regenerative habits into sustainable lifestyles. There is so much to learn about eco-friendly and regenerative living that sometimes it’s hard to know what to start. I’m a big fan …
Interested in expanding your Black racial literacy? Check out some of these books and learn a bit more about why racial literacy matters to environmental justice. I primarily write about eco-friendly living for modern families, climate action, and other environmental matters. I have dabbled in discussions related to intersectional environmentalism but am not nearly an …
When working toward healing the planet and creating healthier communities for everyone, it’s important to consider how environmental policies and problems impact all people, not just those who look like us or live in the same communities. Intersectional environmentalism and a commitment to environmental justice ensure that environmental activism and advocacy benefit all people on …
