Sarah D.

When I’m not writing about my latest sustainable find, you’ll find me tending to my vegetable garden, coaxing stubborn seedlings to grow, or experimenting with yet another zero-waste recipe in my kitchen-some more successful than others. I’ve learned more from my failures than my successes, but every misstep teaches me something new, and I love the challenge of making sustainable living both practical and rewarding.

shampoo bars on a tray

How to Use Shampoo Bars and Conditioner Bars (Step-by-Step Guide)

My first attempts at using shampoo bars weren’t exactly Instagram-worthy, I’ll admit. My hair felt weirdly waxy, the bars turned into mushy puddles, and I seriously questioned if I’d made a terrible mistake. After some trial and error with techniques and storage (keeping them high and dry is key!), I’ve never looked back. Are you […]

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comeback bar soaps

Bar Soap Benefits: A Simple Switch Your Skin (and Planet) Will Thank you for

Bar soaps have made an amazing comeback in my bathroom routine, and I’m not alone. Searches for “bar soaps” grew an impressive 58 percent between 2018 and 2023, according to Google Trends. What’s behind this comeback? Maybe we’re finally catching up to what our grandparents knew all along. My switch to bar soap goes beyond

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San Francisco vs Amsterdam

San Francisco vs Amsterdam: Which is the Most Sustainable City?

 When discussing the most sustainable cities in the world, San Francisco and Amsterdam consistently stand out as pioneering leaders in urban environmentalism. I’ve walked the steep hills of San Francisco and cycled along Amsterdam’s iconic canals, witnessing firsthand how these cities approach sustainability differently. While San Francisco pushes tech-driven solutions and ambitious carbon goals, Amsterdam

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How to Identify Truly Eco-Friendly Brands

Have you ever stood in a store, overwhelmed by the sea of products claiming to be “green,” “eco-friendly,” or “sustainable”? You’re not alone. As our collective awareness of environmental issues grows, so does the number of brands jumping on the sustainability bandwagon. But how can we, as conscious consumers, separate the truly sustainable from the

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