If learning that microplastics are invading our human bodies feels like an insurmountable problem, do not despair. Just making a few simple changes will greatly reduce your daily exposure to microplastics. It wasn’t long after plastic products became widely available to consumers that plastic ending up in the environment became a concern. But it took decades before we realized that as plastic was breaking down, the tiny pieces were contaminating lakes, rivers and oceans a

I've tried it for a 2 nd time, having a live Christmas tree rather than a cut one, or worse, a plastic tree. The first time I encountered the realization that a live Christmas tree could be purchased, I wasn't thinking about the plastic Christmas trees that many folks seem to find room in their attics to store once the season is over. I was thinking more about how wasteful to cut a tree down, bring it into my home, and then take it back outside to compost. My composting l

Everyone has heard the mantra “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,” but did you know there are many additional “R’s” that can be useful before choosing that last resort option to recycle. This is especially true for plastic. Plastic recycling is a myth, so opting for that last resort is basically putting the item in the bin and crossing your fingers that it will be part of the 5% that actually gets recycled and not the other 95% that is landfilled, incinerated or destined for the envir

Interested in going plastic-free or at least significantly reducing your consumption of plastic? It can feel pretty daunting when you...