Robin Spano
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Sip Sustainably: Let’s Ditch Those Toxic Cups
I wish I could say it was my altruistic love for Planet Earth that made me flip the switch to using sustainable hot beverage cups. But I made this change for selfish reasons: my long term health. The planet just reaps the side benefits. The Dirty Truth They’re everywhere. Paper cups from trendy coffee shops…
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How to Grocery Shop Like You Rule the World
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Egg Label Madness — What does it all mean?
Does anyone else’s head swim in the egg aisle? With a hundred different labels like cage-free, free-run, and free-range, it’s tricky to understand which of these distinctions matter, and what each means for our health, the planet, and the welfare of chickens. If budget is your main concern, I think you’re safe with conventional eggs.…
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How to Choose Milk that’s Healthy for You and the Planet
When we vote with our wallets in the grocery store, it’s not just the planet that benefits. In almost every case, the best food for the environment is also the healthiest option for human consumption. The same is true for milk. Sustainable isn’t always cheap, so don’t beat yourself up for not making every choice…
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Choosing Sustainable Pots for Your Plants: A Guide for Indoor Gardening
My daughter and I have crashed into the indoor gardening scene recently, turning our house into something resembling a jungle. To contain our new habit, I’m shopping for simple, sleek, sustainably crafted pots to make it look like we brought these into our house with purpose. I opened the question on Facebook about where to…
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Holiday Crafting, Sustainable Style
Last year, for our village Christmas fair, my daughter and I were in charge of the kids’ craft table. We were a little ambitious in bringing a glue gun and glitter to a fair where small kids would be crafting, but we ended up discovering a fun craft that turns nature’s leftovers into lovely ornaments…
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Sustainable Kids’ Presents: Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas That Don’t Compromise On Fun
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Sustainable(ish) Halloween: Eco-Friendly Tips for a Green(er) Celebration
Halloween has typically been one of my biggest sustainable fails. Between the packaged treats and polyester costumes, I’m really in no position to be giving anyone advice about anything. But this year, maybe we can tweak that. My sustainable step for this week is to do better this Halloween, to get into the spooky spirit…
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Jeremy Valeriote: A Chance for Change
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Celebrating International Coffee Day: Sip Sustainably
Our sustainable step of the week is in honor of International Coffee Day, celebrated on October 1st each year. It began in 2015, and it’s a day to appreciate coffee farmers and promote awareness of the ethics of fair pricing and sustainable coffee farming. We’ve all heard the buzzwords — organic, fair trade, shade-grown. Somewhere…