According to Earth911 “…approximately 4.6 million lbs. of wrapping paper is produced in the U.S. each year, and…about 2.3 million pounds ends its life in landfills.”

That's a lot of toothbrushes! Pavan Raj Gowda, the founder of Green Kids Now, Inc., is on a mission to raise awareness of plastic toothbrush pollution and educate consumers on alternative options. He is encouraging people to swap out their plastic toothbrushes for biodegradable options with charcoal bristles.

Cans can reduce the carbon footprint and add to the circular economy; 90% of recycled cans get turned into new beverage cans.

An organic vineyard does not use synthetic pesticides or fungicides in growing their grapes. An alternative to buying USDA organic certified wines is to buy wine made with organic grapes.

This is an extremely low number and doesn't do enough to protect consumers from harm. Whether it’s asbestos in make-up and talc, TPHP in nail polish or BPA in skin care products, there are some scary ingredients in beauty products.

Certifications can help companies show the environmental merits of their products and help consumers identify them without coming off as greenwashing.

EWG Certified, The Forest Sterwardship Council and MADESAFE™ are just a few sustainable certifcations that you can find on products from makeup to office supplies.

Two thirds of total respondents and 75% of millennials in a Mckinsey study said they consider sustainability when making a purchase.

Colorful plastic applicators are ending up in the oceans because they are getting flushed down toilets. Landfills and waterways in North America receive over 20 billion pads, tampons and applicators each year.

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