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Comparing 5 Different Reusable Water Bottles

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There are hundreds of reusable water bottle options out there, so to help you decide which material is best for you, I've made a list of pros and cons for each. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Read more →

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How to Make Your Own Reusable Water Bottle

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Why buy a reusable water bottle when you can make one from a glass jar or bottle you already have? In this tutorial, I'll teach you how to upcycle any glass jar or bottle by removing the label and the odor. You can stop right there or continue learning how to personalize it with a little etching. Read more →

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Water Bottles

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Boy oh boy, plastic water bottles. Where do I begin? The US alone consumes 1,500 plastic water bottles every second and 38 billion end up in a landfill every year. Globally, humans buy 1,000,000 plastic bottles per minute. Read more →

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Letter of the Week: Requesting a Plastic Bag Ban

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Plastic bags are problematic for so many reasons, it's no surprise they have already been banned in eight states and 55 countries. If your city doesn't already have a plastic bag ban, use one of these templates from Plastic Pollution Coalition to a business owner or elected official. Change will only come if we, the people, join together and demand it. Read more →

Make the Change: 5 Reusable Totes from Everyday Items

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There is no need to buy reusable bags when there are so many easy ways to make them from things you probably already have lying around. In a few hours, I was able to whip up a whole fleet of grocery totes! Read more →