Bamboo Straws vs Metal Straws: Which Is Better?
Did you know that an estimated 170 million single-use plastic straws are used every day in the USA alone? That’s a lot of plastic waste which is incredibly harmful to our planet. Our society has become increasingly aware of this plastic pollution issue, creating an...
37 Sure-Fire Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Use
There are so many ways we can help the environment these days through simple actions that almost anyone can do. As a citizen of this beautiful, green earth, we owe it to ourselves, our families, our communities, and our planet to put forth our best effort as...
Why You Should Switch to a Bamboo Toothbrush
I’ve always used a plastic toothbrush my whole life without any second thought. I used to think I was super conscious of my personal waste in the bathroom but after doing some research on bamboo toothbrushes, I’m thrilled to say I have made the switch from a plastic...
19 Amazing Products Made from Recycled Materials
There are a lot of products out there that claim to be zero-waste and made of recycled material, but sometimes it's not exactly clear whether it's a marketing ploy or it truly is an eco-friendly product. Based on all the products I've purchased over the years, there...
Where Bamboo Is Most Commonly Grown
I've been replacing a lot of my household items and kitchenware with bamboo products over the years to bring about a more eco-friendly environment in our home. I know that bamboo is a highly renewable, eco-friendly material compared to other materials like plastic and...
Why We Should Use Bamboo Instead of Plastic
I've been buying and using bamboo products more and moreover the years as opposed to plastic products. The look and feel of bamboo are definitely above and beyond plastic, but there must be more positive aspects to bamboo than just aesthetics. That led me to...
How Fast Does Bamboo Grow?
As you may know, I am no stranger to bamboo products in my kitchen and home. It’s such a durable and reliable material that I wondered exactly how fast bamboo grows. I did some research on the reasons for this fast-growing plant and snack-of-choice for pandas. So how...
Why We Should Reduce the Use of Plastic
Before I started migrating my home and kitchen items away from plastic and more toward renewable, eco-friendly materials, like bamboo, hemp, and 100% recycled products, I wanted to find out what the benefits were to reduce the use of plastic. I wasn't interested in...
Do Bamboo Cutting Boards Splinter?
My current bamboo cutting board has served me well over the past three years as I use it daily in the kitchen for almost everything. Since bamboo is such a durable and long-lasting material, I wonder if bamboo cutting boards splinter over time. So do bamboo cutting...
How to Best Clean Your Bamboo Cutting Board
I'm a huge fan of using bamboo products and I've recently been using my bamboo cutting board rather frequently. Even though bamboo doesn't get as messy as wood or plastic, I realize it still needs to be cleaned every so often. That led me to investigate how to best...
How Eco-Friendly Are Bamboo Products?
I just had some friends over the other day for coffee and I used my bamboo serving tray to carry everything to and from the living room. We started talking about how eco-friendly bamboo really is, so I decided to find out for myself and share it with you. So are...
About Me
My name is Wanda and I’m a huge fan of making my home the best it can be, especially when it comes to zero waste, plastic-free, and eco-friendly living. If it means an improvement for my family and the planet as a whole, I’m all for it! Join me in my adventure of learning and exploring different ways to living more eco-friendly.
