In a previous article, I mentioned that one solution for reducing the amount of microfibers that are released into the water when doing...

Image taken from Wikipedia ( Horia Varlan ) under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license. It seems that plastic straws...

You may wonder what clothing has to do with plastics. Much of our clothing is made from polyester, which is a synthetic fiber derived...

Source: Wikipedia ( Sustainablebill ) under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license Although it is often...

As was discussed in the previous article, the plastics we use typically come in one of six forms: (1) polyethylene terephthalate (PET),...

One question people often ask regarding the recycling of plastic items is "What do the different numbers on plastic containers stand for...

Over the last few months I posted articles concerning various aspects of choosing sustainable coffee and snacks and provided some...

Source: rawpixel.com / Jakub Kapusnak In 2018, National Geographic estimated that Americans on average use 365 plastic bags per person...

The previous Green Xpectations post focused on the packaging of single-serve condiments. The current topic is related but is with regard...

Image source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/stoweboyd/2298110797 Another item that can often be found at catered meetings and events as...

I was recently asked to develop guidance for planning sustainable meetings and events. This seems to be a common concern for various...

As we attempt to remove plastic from the bathroom, it can be overwhelming when you think about all of the items you require that are...

Even though the ultimate goal with regard to plastic pollution and waste is to reduce your overall consumption and to reuse and recycle...

In this post, I wanted to get back to the issue of plastic pollution since there are still some major areas that have not been covered in...

I have thought about this question a lot over the years since, I do have to admit, I have always had an artificial Christmas tree. Due...

Another plastic product that almost all human beings use and for which there are more sustainable alternatives is the toothbrush. One...

I would like to continue looking at alternatives to using plastic in our daily lives by considering single-use plastic bags. A few key...

There are many ways in which how you do the laundry can have negative impacts on our environment. These include not only whether your...

A big step towards reducing our plastic footprint is eliminating our consumption of single-use plastic bottles. One of the most common...

It can be challenging to find sustainable non-plastic options for disposable cups, cutlery, and plates, especially when it comes to...