20 Apr Bernie’s Escape from Ong Island Newspaper Feature!
Jessica Harris, Author of Bernie’s Escape from Ong Island, was highlighted in The Sun Newspapers. Check out the newspaper article here! (...
14 Apr Reusable Beeswax Wraps!
Reusable beeswax wraps can really help you lower your plastic use in the kitchen. Instead of using single-use plastic items like Ziploc bags and cling-wrap, you can make your own reusable, washable beeswax wraps to pack up your or your kids’ lunches and snacks! What You...
12 Apr How to Support Local Bookstores – “Bernie’s Escape From Ong Island” Now Available at Book People!
We have exciting news! For Bernie’s Escape from Ong Island fans that live in Austin, Texas, you can now find our book online and in stores at Book People (https://www.bookpeople.com/book/9781645431305). We are very excited to partner with a fellow local business! There is nothing better than...
09 Apr Recycle Your Old Sandals!
Once your shoes are to the point where they cannot be worn anymore, most just get thrown out. However, some brands like Teva want to change that. Teva partnered with TerraCycle to create their TevaForever Recycling Program. Once you are ready to say goodbye to...
07 Apr Plastic Diary
One of the most effective ways to make a change in your plastic use is to first reflect on your habits. To do this, you should think back on how much you use plastic, when you tend to reach for plastic products, and how you...
01 Apr Sustainable Toothpaste!
Here’s a little exercise for you. Can you list 5 things that you do every day? What about things that you do 2 times or more a day? Was one of those things brushing your teeth? Most toothpaste tubes are non-recyclable, which means that something...
30 Mar Plant-able Pencils!
A common experience for almost every childhood is growing up coloring with colored pencils. Whether it was at home, or in school, colored pencils and even just regular pencils were part of an everyday routine for most of us. Now if you reflect back to...
23 Mar Put Some Green in your Step! Sustainable Shoe Lines
Here is a list of some eco-friendly, sustainable shoe products to update your spring wardrobe with! Adidas Superstar Shoes Go Vegan - All materials used in this product, including glues and colors, are free from animal ingredients VIVAIA Valencia Flats - 1 pair of shoes recycles 6...
17 Mar Saint Patrick’s Day Craft!
Materials: Toilet paper roll Green paint (paint brush) Green tissue paper & ribbon (the more variety the better)! Green construction paper Scissors Tape Stapler Bernie’s Escape from Ong Island Saint Patrick’s Day Character Cut-Out Instructions: Start by painting the toilet paper roll green. Set aside to dry while completing next steps. Begin with a...
09 Mar Hey Humans: Jada Smith’s New Sustainable Personal Care Line
Jada Smith created a new sustainable, 99% plastic-free personal care product company. Hey Humans, is available now at Target. There are four products currently available: body wash, body lotion, natural deodorant, and toothpaste. The website highlights that their products are made from recyclable aluminum or...