10 Sustainable Lip Balm Options
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This week, while researching the environmental impact of lip balm, I learned that not only does lip balm come in plastic tubes, but it is often made of petroleum base, or plastic, ingredients! That's way too much plastic for one tiny little tube, so I've found 12 all-natural, plastic-free alternatives to keep my lips moisturized. If none of these are speaking to you, why not try making your own lip balm with this simple recipe. Read more →
The Environmental Impact of Lip Balm
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My poor little lips are chapped regardless of the season, so applying lip balm is a pretty consistent part of my day. I've never kept track of how much lip balm I go through, but honestly, the tubes are so small that I lose them often (and so inexpensive that I don't mind replacing them on a regular basis). This week, I'm saying goodbye to the trail of tiny plastic lip balm tubes I've been leaving in my wake and searching for a sustainable alternative. Read more →
Letter Asking for Plastic-Free Sunscreen
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This week I learned that conventional sunscreen is harmful for the environment, especially marine life. There are a few low-waste and reef safe sunscreen options, however it's not enough to for us to stop using environmentally harmful sunscreen; companies must be held accountable and stop producing it all together. Read more →
Easy DIY Beach Cover Up
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Earlier this week I learned about the environmental impact of sunscreen and how harmful convential sunscreen ingredients are for marine life. There are low-waste, sustainable suncreen options, but one of the best ways to protect the environment is to cover our skin to protect it so we don't have to lather on the lotion. Read more →
10 Sustainable Sunscreen Options
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Summer is quickly approaching, which means it's almost time to start lathering on the sunscreen. In my last post, The Environmental Impact of Sunscreen, I touched on the fact that both the ingredients and the packaging are problematic. So, here are 10 low-waste options that will protect your skin without harming the environment. Read more →