6 Things to Reflect on to Ensure a Wonderful New Year
As we create our goals for the new year, it is essential to reflect on and learn from this year. Did you live in accordance with your values?
5 Spectacular Sustainability and Nature Books You Need to Read
In 2020, I carefully tracked the 24 books I read during the year. They were great, and you can read all about them in my post, 24 Books I Appreciated This Year and What You Need to Read. Though I didn’t do that again this year, I do want to share
Photography Challenge: You Can Inspire Sustainable Living Now
If you are reading Wild Sustainability’s articles, you have likely committed yourself to make changes to live a more sustainable, intentional, nature-focused life. You dedicate yourself to living regeneratively, but what if your friends, family, and community are not? Inspire them with your photography! Eco-Friendly Home Photography The best way to
You Can Prevent Plastic Pollution Now: Plastic-Free July
Why Does Plastic Have a Bad Reputation? Fossil Fuels Manufacturers make plastic from petroleum–a harmful, non-renewable fossil fuel contributing to the climate crisis. Beyond its role in the climate crisis, plastic is a major source of pollution. Plastic Pollution Lifespan Plastic–although sometimes designed for only moments of use–lasts forever. Plastic objects
Outside Every Day Challenge: Outdoor Activities and Their Powerful Benefits
Outdoor activities, including play, movement, and intentional being (as opposed to mindless doing), have numerous mental, physical, and spiritual health benefits. If you do not spend much time outdoors now, I am confident that you will feel a difference in your well-being after spending time outside each day for a month. This
Why to Feel Hopeful Despite the Climate Crisis
The climate crisis is terrifying. In Naomi Klein’s book, This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate, Klein describes the horrifying reality of this crisis in detail. She explains its causes, ridiculous proposed solutions, and possible real solutions. I have hope that when a critical mass of people understand the causes and
18 Quick Ideas to Help You Live Zero-Waste Now
This month I challenge you to adopt a zero-waste lifestyle by creating as little trash as possible! What Does Zero-Waste Mean? Zero-waste means generating little waste. Everybody creates some waste. In our society, there is no way around it. Even Bea Johnson’s (@zerowastehome) family generates a jar of trash each year,
The Best Zero-Waste Mother’s Day Gifts for the Mom You Love
If you have a motherly figure in your life, you probably want to express your love and appreciation for her on Mother’s Day. Below are a few zero-waste Mother’s Day gift ideas! Gift-giving traditionally produces a lot of waste. I encourage you to choose lower-waste gift options when possible. Remember, zero-waste
Can I Compost This? How to Avoid Composting Mistakes
Compost is a mixture that consists mostly of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land. Compost is also the process of converting materials into compost. The answer to the title question is in the definition. If it is organic matter, you can compost it. Not all composting systems can handle
My Revealing Experience with Sustainable Hair Care
No-Poo Hair Care From September 27, 2020, until January 30, 2021 — for five months — I practiced the “no-poo” method of hair care. The no-poo method means not using shampoo to wash your hair. Some zero-wasters praise it as a great way to reduce waste in the bathroom and prevent