It’s estimated that over 500 million plastic straws are used daily in America, and most of those straws end up in the ocean, polluting the water and interfering with marine life. Another statistic estimates that, at this rate, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish by 2050. These are scary numbers, and […]
In a world where we are hyper-sensitive about what we put into our bodies, you think we would be equally concerned about what we put onto it. It’s important to remember that, when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle, what you put onyour body is just as significant as what you put in it. […]
Body detoxes are more popular than ever before as people seek to cleanse and eliminate harmful toxins and chemicals that have built up in their bodies. You may have even heard a friend rave about a skinny tea or water fasting. However, these trendy cleanses rarely target and remove the toxins they seek. A far […]
Human impact on the environment is, without a doubt, a universally important subject and, naturally, our impact on the environment has found its way into many aspects of our everyday lives, particularly in the consumer choices we make. Decades of rampant consumerism has created increasingly competitive manufacturers who value fast, cheap, and bulk production processes. […]
Earth’s ecosystems, and all species within them are suffering the effects of environmental damage. That said, it is not surprising to see a strong and passionate movement toward purchasing more natural and sustainable products that are healthier for all. Since the 1980s, there has been a growing demand from consumers for products that do […]
Each year the average American goes through over 250lbs of plastic waste – most of it comes from food packaging. In fact, the EPA estimates that one-third of America’s municipal solid waste comes from packaging. Both the manufacture of the packaging and the impact of disposing of it contribute to the generation of unfathomable amounts […]
August 4, 2020 – By Fawn Organics It’s no surprise the answer to this question remains confusing for even the most hardcore of recyclers. The short answer is, at once, yes, no, and sometimes. Like me, you’ve probably heard that plastics with a number on the bottom are all recyclable in some way and the […]