Refilling Hope in Boston
UVIDA began as a passion for using less plastic. Founder Maria Vasco was a junior at the University of Massachusetts when she was awarded a university scholarship that would propel her toward her goal of […]
Tag: Low Waste Living
Circular Living
Circularity as an approach to consumption is rooted in observation of the functionality of the Earth’s ecosystem. The underling principal of a circular approach is zero waste. In nature, the by-product of a process is […]
Changing Climate Change
Carbon. You can’t have a conversation about planet health without talking about carbon. Our world is powered by greenhouse gas emitting processes; raising animals for meat, driving cars, heating homes, and traveling are some ways […]
A Better Picker-Upper
I start every morning with a scroll through my Apple News feed. Of course I have favorited topics pertaining to the environment and sustainability to keep up-to-date so I can share insights and positive news […]
The Love Local Shop
Love Local expands it’s small business directory to include an online shop. Caring for the environment is an integral part of the Love Local mission, as is supporting small businesses. Love Local married the two […]
Brand Spotlight: Christy Dawn
Christy Dawn is a brand that will transport you to a picturesque field, filled with vibrant flowers, accented by a soft blue sky. A Los Angeles based brand with roots in an earth friendly ethos, […]
The Future of Convenience
To understand how small businesses came to be, we have to step back in time. Around 800BC the citizens of ancient Greece organized the first iteration of shopping small with an open air market where […]
MadAndie Brand Spotlight
Elizabeth Graf has always had a love for vintage. “The imperfections and stories behind every piece of old jewelry and furniture fascinate me. There has yet to be a vintage typewriter, metal box or wood […]
Refill It Nashville
There’s a movement taking hold around trash. As consumers become more aware of the issues surrounding trash, specifically plastic waste, they are not sitting idly by. People are seeking out alternatives to plastic, asking questions […]