There is real-life Ong Island and it is huge. It’s called the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP). Yikes! The latest estimations of its size indicate a surface area of 1.6 million square kilometers—an area twice the size of Texas. Double yikes! While we are all doing what...

Remember how 90% of our plastic gets trashed instead of recycled? Here are some reminders to help decrease that number, and other ways to recycle more efficiently. First, check with your city on their specific recycling rules and capabilities. Not all plastic is created equally, and those...

We have something to celebrate! Recently, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin used artificial intelligence to create an enzyme that eats plastic in mere hours! How amazing is that, friends? There have been efforts like this in the past, but they have all been...

Happy National Book Lover’s Day, especially to all of the environmentally-conscious bibliophiles. Here’s your chance to celebrate this little holiday by ordering the book that inspired this blog: Bernie’s Escape from Ong Island. If you’re one of the people who has already ordered, thank you! Thank you...

You can now buy "Bernie's Escape from Ong Island" at Eco Evolution! Eco Evolution.com Jessica Harris met with Brad Kerner @the.eco.dude at the Wilton Farmer's Market in Wilton, CT. Jess got to spend some time learning about his products and shopping at his stand and got...

Craft time! Get creative & make your own bookmark out of paper and whatever materials you'd like to decorate with. We made an ice cream for summer vibes, but what else can you think of to decorate your bookmark as?   [video width="1080" height="1920" mp4="https://jessicaharrisbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Bookmarks.mp4"][/video]...

Glass can be a great alternative to plastic. Instead of having a kitchen full of plastic containers/utensils, check out how you can reuse glass jars at home. Organize Pantry with Jars - You can store ingredients like spices and some non-perishables in glass jars in...

Happy Wednesday! Here is a Climate Action Bingo you can complete to lower your impact on the environment. Bonus points if you are able to cross off every item! ...

Happy Earth Day! The Earth Day 2022 Theme is Invest In Our Planet. What Will You Do?  Visit www.earthday.org to find information on Earth Day events, activities, and what individuals and organizations can do to make a difference. In the meanwhile, here is a fun craft you...