How many unread emails do you have in your inbox? How many read emails do you have in your inbox? How many active email addresses do you have? The answers to these questions add up to a huge carbon footprint. Experts estimate that 1.7 million gigabytes (GB) of storage space would...
There are countless ways to live a green life. One way that gets overlooked often: thrifting! Thrifting used to be looked down upon, and considered uncool or cheap, but times are changing as fast as our earth’s climate. These days, there are entire social media accounts...
Hey, take a hike! ️️ No, really! You don’t need to live in the mountains to go hiking. We’re in the middle of summertime and the temperatures and humidity are high in Texas, so a hike will take a little more planning. Here are the tips we...
Goals are an important part of life. If you’re here, then one of your big goals in life is to help slow down climate change. That means that you are conscious of things like: ? Recycling ? Reusing things ? Turning off lights when you’re not using them ? Saving water...
?? It seems like plastic waste and trash are everywhere these days, because unfortunately, it is! Especially after a holiday like Independence Day. ♻♻ Here’s your sustainability tip for the week: clean-up after yourself at the beach (or anywhere really). A trip to the beach or...
Happy 4th of July! Today, we celebrate our nation’s independence from Great Britain in the year 1776. People all across the United States of America celebrate this holiday in many ways—usually with family and friends, sharing food, and enjoying a parade or fireworks! Here’s an...
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...
With the summer season approaching, people tend to spend more and more time outside! Did you know there are benefits to spending time outside? Increased exposure to light Increased exposure to light stimulates the pineal gland. The pineal gland helps regulate hormones. Vitamin D Vitamin D is important for...