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By Lynn Gamwell What is a Carbon Footprint? Carbon is a gas that is emitted into the atmosphere from most human activities involving energy consumption. The total daily amount of emissions released from all activities of a person, a home, a business, or anything else is it’s “carbon footprint.” It is important to reduce our carbon footprints because it means we are...

The shopping is (almost!) done and it’s nearly time to get wrapping! Sure, you could upcycle some old newspaper or paper grocery sacks into creative alternative gift wrap, but some gifts deserve beautiful, special wrapping. But don’t run out and buy a few rolls of wrapping paper that will simply wind up in the trash; Envirosax make the perfect planet-friendly gift wrap!...

I learned something appalling and sobering while accompanying my son on a homeschool field trip to the local landfill last year: we are quite literally running out of room for garbage. In Rhode Island, our home state and home of Nourishing World headquarters, there is only one landfill. It is estimated that this landfill will be filled to capacity in approximately 20...

By Ali Wetherbee and Kerrie Bross The holiday shopping season is here! Check out these gift giving ideas that are Good for You and Good for the Planet! Want to save money and the planet? Buy three or more Envirosax Reusable Shopping Bags between now and December 31st and save 10% with coupon code GreenWrap! These handy bags make great stocking stuffers...

Whether you are sending your freshman off to college for the first time ever or just saying goodbye after a long summer break, set your (grown-up!) child up for success with these eight college must-haves: 1. Pack a Healthier Lunch On-campus food can be expensive and overly-processed, and one in four freshmen gain at least 10 pounds during their first semester of...

By Ali Wetherbee Mother’s Day is just a few days away and we have seven gift ideas that your mom is sure to love! Moms know better than anyone else how important it is to eat healthy and protect our planet for future generations. Honor and celebrate the special woman in your life with one or several of these gifts: An organic...