Letβs be honest β Amazon is convenient, maybe the most convenient shopping option we have today. But convenience comes at a cost! Whenever possibl...
As the leaves change colors and the air turns crisp, fall is in full swing with winter just around the corner. While these seasons bring many of us a sense of coziness and celebration, they also bring challenges for those committed to living sustainably. Read for some sustainability tips for this season...
Although the idea of βlow waste livingβ might sound overwhelming to college students, it can actually be just the opposite.Β Read for some back to school tips that will help you live low waste simply and affordably...
Explore Knoxville's refilling and low-waste shopping scene! Find a wide variety of refills like kombucha and wine, everyday groceries, soaps, and more around our Scruffy City. Read for a list of local stores with package-free, plastic-free refillable and low waste shopping.
Part of what makesΒ Knoxville so special is its unique andΒ abundant greenspace, or land set aside for natureΒ in relatively urban environments. Urban...
Wrapping gifts is not a necessity β of course, leaving gifts unwrapped is the most sustainable option to reduce material production and waste. But, we know (and agree!) wrapped gifts are adorable, so weβre sharing some sustainable wrapping ideas to help reduce waste this season!
Sustainable gifts can be just as big or small, practical or fun, and classic or funky as any other gift! Weβve compiled a Sustainable Gift Guide to help you shop sustainably this season so you can find the perfect gifts while staying true to your sustainability values!
Thanksgiving is trotting our way, and we have some tips for making Turkey (or βTofurkyβ) Day a little more sustainable. Quitting old habits cold-t...
As we wave goodbye to Secondhand September, letβs not forget that shopping secondhand can be celebrated year-round! We've highlighted many of Knoxville's vintage, thrift, and consignment shops to make shopping secondhand easier for you. Secondhand isn't just about thrifting - repairing and mending, using what you have, and upcyclingΒ are more great ways to extend the life of orΒ repurpose something you already have... basically secondhand shopping at home!