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 […]
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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 […]
The Anatomy of a To-Go Coffee Cup
The paper to-go coffee cup became mainstream in 1987 thanks to one man’s decision — Howard Schultz. Then CEO of Starbucks, Schultz chose paper over styrofoam cups for the expanding brand’s beverage vessel. According to […]
Circular Ideas for Business
We are living through a time of an unprecedented amount of waste. Instant gratification coupled with poor quality and single use products has created a huge problem. Small businesses are in a perfect position to […]
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 […]
Living With Less Plastic
Plastic Free July is a campaign that encourages us to look at our relationship with plastic. How much plastic do we use on a daily basis? Where can we make adjustments to switch to reusable […]
10 LGBTQ+ & Sustainable Brands to Support This Pride
Minna Minna offers handmade home goods, think throw pillows, rugs, and woven baskets, all made in small batches, using sustainable materials. Minna is helping to preserve traditional handicrafts by working with artisans in Central and […]
Bye-Bye Ziploc®: Plastic-Free Lunch
Did you know the average American uses around 500 single use plastic baggies a year? Only a small portion of those baggies will ever be recycled, the majority instead ending up in landfills and waterways […]
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 […]
Plastic Free Summer Entertaining
Summer is here, the kids are out of school and the heat is on which means BBQs and pool parties are in full swing. We’ve all cleaned up and taken the giant bag of trash […]