Sustainability Terms Glossary

Every day, a new eco-friendly term pops up on social media or product packaging. We often encounter sustainable-sounding phrases without fully understanding what they mean. While we can’t guarantee everything is as environmentally friendly as it claims, we can empower ourselves by learning more about green vocabulary. Here is a reference tool to help. Explore … Read more

How To recycle Anything You No Longer Need

As the impacts of a disposable economy become increasingly evident, Simply Sustainable Lifestyle aims to simplify doing the right thing. To achieve this objective, we offer these tips and resources to effortlessly assist individuals in recycling or selling unused items instead of discarding them in the trash. Here, you’ll discover links answering your questions about … Read more

Minimizing Single-Use Plastic

The Plastics Dilemma Plastic is everywhere: Reducing your plastic use might feel like a massive challenge, especially when we’re constantly surrounded by plastic in our everyday lives. From food packaging to bottles and bags, it’s hard to ignore the amount of plastic that ends up in the trash after just a couple of uses. Feeling … Read more

Plastic Wrap – Safe Food Storage?

The Environmental and Health Pitfalls of Plastic Wrap A brief history of plastic wrap’s presence in food preservation since 1949 Plastic wrap has been a staple for preserving and transporting food since its commercial creation in 1949. The alarming statistics of plastic wrap usage and waste generation However, its convenience comes at a significant environmental … Read more