The basis of sustainability revolves around the fact that everything we need for survival depends on our natural environment and resources. Sustainability is the ability of humans to coexist harmoniously with the environment in such a way that supports both present and future generations. Sustainability...
A huge part of pollution comes from single-use plastics and improperly discarded plastic products. Check out these shocking plastic in our oceans facts from Condor Ferries. 300 million tons of plastic gets created yearly, and this weighs the same as the entire human population, and...
Jessica Harris, Author of Bernie’s Escape from Ong Island, was highlighted in The Sun Newspapers. Check out the newspaper article here! (...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...