by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | At home, Displayable EH Action, Stuff
Switch out your tubed toothpaste for toothpaste powder or tablets! This is a new method of brushing our teeth that is not only better for the environment but also better for your teeth! These new twists on toothpaste typically use organic ingredients, reducing the...
by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | Displayable EH Action, Minimization/mitigation, Plastics, Stuff
We go shopping for groceries at some point. Instead of buying or taking a single-use plastic bag when you go shopping simply bring your own! Plastic bags are used for an average of 12 minutes before ending up in the trash and then it takes hundreds of years to degrade...
by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | Displayable EH Action, Stuff
Adhesive bandages are single-use objects. They are meant to be thrown away, but unfortunately, they are unlikely to decompose within your lifetime because most are made from plastic. Plus, if a stray one is lying around, nobody wants to pick it up, so it will stay...
by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | Displayable EH Action, Plastics, Stuff
Instead of buying and eventually throwing away plastic toothbrushes and toothpaste containers, why not use a sustainable option? It is really easy to do, and you may be able to save some money along the way. Oh, and you will also be helping the environment and the...
by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | At home, Displayable EH Action, Stuff
Cotton swabs are an unlikely pollutant, but like any single-use and throw-away product, they are! They actually make up a measurable chunk of all ocean pollution. Going to a reusable option is a small lifestyle change that will save you money, reduce plastic...
by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | Displayable EH Action, Personal Behavior, Stuff
There was a time when everyone recognized it did not make sense to use something once and then throw it away. There was a time when things were made to last. Bring a little of these customs back to life with handkerchiefs! Handkerchiefs save money and are fun to carry...
