Van Life Reality: The Stuff They Don’t Warn You About
Everyone’s Instagram makes van life look like a perfect dream — sunsets, cozy beds, epic views. And yes, it can be amazing. But here’s the truth: there’s a lot of…
Vanlife Truths: Pros and Cons of Sustainable Living on the Road
Vanlife has been on my bucket list for years. I had ideas for building my own, researched online, learned about conversion, etc., until I met my partner, who had two…
6 Pros & Cons Of Composting to Know Before You Start
Composting is often talked up to be a sustainable, low-effort way to deal with food waste – and a lot of that praise is well-deserved. But it’s not always as…
100 Things You Can & Can’t Compost: List of Compostable Items
Composting turns everyday scraps into nutrient-rich soil — and it’s easier than you think. Whether you’re working with a backyard pile, a tumbler, or an apartment worm bin, the most…
9 Common Compost Problems & Easy Fixes
Composting is a fantastic way to reduce waste and create nutrient-rich soil, but sometimes things don’t go as planned. Smelly bins, pesky pests, moldy piles, or slow decomposition can all…
Composting Basics & Terms To Know Before You Start (2025)
Ready to turn your food scraps into black gold but feeling lost? From “browns” and “greens” to “vermicomposting” and “Bokashi,” there are a lot of weird words floating around. If…
Bum Guns vs. Toilet Paper: Which Is More Eco-Friendly?
As I travelled in Asia for nearly two months, one thing stood out in nearly every place I stayed: the bum gun. From bustling cities to quiet rural towns, every…
Tailor-Made Clothing in Vietnam: Is It Sustainable? (2025)
Hoi An, Vietnam, is famous for its tailor shops, where you can get custom-made trousers, shirts, dresses, and even full suits, within a day or two. The appeal is clear:…
DIY Homemade Sunscreen Recipe – Natural, Vegan & SPF 50
Looking for a natural, vegan, and reef-safe sunscreen that actually works? Then you’ll love this easy DIY sunscreen recipe. It’s simple, effective, and allows you to have complete control over…
Sustainable Menstrual Products: I Tried Them All – Here’s My Favorite (2025)
I so passionately hate single-use menstrual pads. And not necessarily *just* because they’re extremely polluting since they’re made of a synthetic mix of materials and can’t be recycled, making them…