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Hello, everyone, and welcome back for another blog post! I wanted to talk about buying local because I think that it is a really important aspect of being environmental and eco-friendly. Especially with the whole Suez Canal incident, a lot of people were getting delays in imported items (imported means it comes in from other countries. Exported means we are shipping it out to other companies).
Keep in mind that we (Juniper and I) live in the United States, so we will make references to that. If you live in another country, it’s practically the same.
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What Does Local Mean?
Local is when you buy something that is from your town, state/province, or country. For example, if you bought something from a mom-and-pop shop in your town, that’s buying local, because chances are, you won’t find those products anywhere else.
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WHY SHOULD I BUY LOCAL?
Like I mentioned above, if there was an incident like the Suez Canal thing, you might not be able to get certain items, like a fancy toilet paper or a towel or something (just bear with me here). Say that the ship was stuck in the canal, or it got trapped in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, or maybe it sunk! Then you can’t get your expensive toilet paper and you feel like it’s a horrible disaster and you can’t do this or that… well, I don’t want that, and I’m sure you don’t, either.
However, if you bought some Marcal Toilet Paper (a brand that makes theirs with sustainable paper), which is made in the United States by the way, and you live in the US, then you won’t have to worry about a big delay from a ship sinking, because they can ship it to you by plane or even truck. See what I mean?
Another reason why you should buy local is to support small businesses. Especially with the COVID pandemic, a lot of mom-and-pop shops (another name for small businesses) had to close because they didn’t have the money to keep their shop open when no one came in to buy their handmade souvenirs. Enough said.
Why should you support small businesses? Well, you can buy things there that you can’t buy anywhere else. Do you really need that $25 striped shirt from Macy’s when you can buy a really nice shirt with a slogan or flag or animal or anything significant from where you are buying it.
You are probably confused, so imagine you are on vacation in San Diego. Suppose that you would like a lovely souvenir T-shirt. Don’t go to Macy’s or Target, because you can buy that anywhere. But, you can stop by Sand Cloud, which was founded in San Diego, and get a nice towel and T-shirt. Even better, they send 10% of their profits to marine conservation.
Cool, right? It’s local, it saves the planet, and they have unique products that you can’t find in your own town or anywhere else.
Really what I’m trying to say here is, buying local is one of the best options for sustainability. It’s made in your own country, it’s better quality (usually), and it doesn’t have to be shipped all over the globe in a ship or plane or truck that lets out bad toxins into the atmosphere. Plus, you’ll have a unique item in your house that you couldn’t buy anywhere else.
If you have any questions, leave a comment below! Don’t forget to share and like, as well!
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Juniper and Mailelani
This week’s episode was by far one of the best we’ve ever done (in my opinion, mind you). We talked about fast fashion, what it is, why it’s bad, and how you can help. Below are links and resources to the episode. If you haven’t listened yet, click here.
RELATED READING: “What Is Fast Fashion, and Why Is It Bad?”
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Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmi6OO6sTXuZfmKX1q12x9Q
Documentary: https://www.netflix.com/title/80114460
2. The Zero Waste Teen
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3. Minimalism Clothes Trick 👇
4. Eco Friendly Clothing Companies
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Our newest episode is out now! This week, we talked about cleaning. What with “spring cleaning” coming around (at least up here in the Northern Hemisphere), we thought we’d bring you some tips to clean your home the eco-friendly way.
You can listen to our episode here.
Bamboo Scrubber Link: EcoRoots.us or EarthHero.com
Seventh Generation Soap/Detergent Link: https://www.seventhgeneration.com/dishwashing
Dish Soap Bar Link: PackageFreeShop.com
2. Laundry
Lilac and Birch (Juni’s shop) Laundry Powder Link: Etsy.com
Allen’s Naturally Liquid Laundry Detergent Link: Amazon.com
Package Free Shop Laundry Kit Link: PackageFreeShop.com
3. Sprays
Poo-Pourri DIY Bathroom Spray Link: OneGoodThingByJillee.com
doTerra Liquid Cleaner (put in spray bottle w/ water): doTerra.com
4. Toilet Cleaners
Toilet Pods: Blueland.com
*Also just use vinegar and baking soda and then scrub
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Written 1-1-2021, by Mailelani
Who doesn’t like watching TV? Now, I know that to some (or maybe even most) of you, documentaries probably seem a bit boring, right? I totally felt the same way, but these all have meanings, and messages that you need to hear. Below I’ve compiled a list of amazing documentaries you need to see. However, some of these may be inappropriate for young children, and I will list the ratings and reviews on these movies as a link or in my own words.
RATING: Not one available, but Amazon says it’s 7+. Narrated by award-winning actress Rosario Dawson, this documentary is about a young Girl Scout who is an advocate for palm-oil free Girl Scout cookies. For years, this has been an issue, and there was even a news report made just this week about it. It also talked about how the Earth’s soil is running low, and that farmlands are being destroyed so a mall can be built on it. It’s definitely a great movie about food, farming, and the future.
See reviews here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4553542/reviews
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2. Before The Flood (Disney+, Nat Geo)
RATING: TV-14, for sensuality, language, and more. See full review on Common Sense Media here. Hosted by the amazing Leonardo DiCaprio, this documentary completely changed my outlook on climate change. I learned a lot, and it touched on the melting ice caps, pollution, and palm oil. After watching this, my brothers said they weren’t going to eat Doritos anymore because they used palm oil. However, I did have an issue with this movie because they said a LOT of swear words, and there was a very, very, very long time where they showed a nude painting. Please let your parents watch this first before they let you watch it.
See reviews here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5929776/reviews
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3. Kiss The Ground (Netflix)
RATING: TV-G, some swear wordsI personally LOVED this movie. It was a really clean movie, they touched on climate change, but mostly focused on farmland. It talks about how our farmland is decreasing in size, and how we all need to compost in order to have healthy soil. It was very similar to The Need To Grow, but I do hope you watch both. There were a few curse words in this movie, but not too bad. Maybe ages 8 and up? My six-year-old sister watched it, but it all depends on what you want your kids to hear.
See reviews here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8618654/reviews?ref_=tt_urv
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4. Minimalism: A Documentary (Netflix)
RATING: TV-14, some languageBrought to you by Ryan Nicodemus and Joshua Fields Millburn, this documentary is all about downsizing. It’s about why having less stuff makes you a happier person, and why you should go minimal. My twelve-year-old brother watched it and after it was finished, he got out all his HotWheels and action figures and toys, and he sorted through them, saying he was gonna go minimalist. It was a big surprise to the rest of my family!
There were a few curse words in here, and some violence when they showed people getting trampled on and fighting at a Black Friday sale. There were also some very, very, very quick flashes of women dressed in revealing clothes, when they were talking about consumerism. But most kids will probably miss it and forget about it.
See reviews here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3810760/reviews?ref_=tt_urv
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5. The Minimalists: Less Is Now (Netflix Original)
RATING: TV-14, languageThis is the sequel to the movie I just mentioned. It’s a bit shorter, and was released in 2021. I just watched it this morning (New Year’s Day 2021), and I was inspired as well to downsize by A LOT.
See reviews here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13583144/reviews?ref_=tt_urv
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6. Plastic Paradise (Tubi)
RATING: NOT RATED I mentioned this in episode 1 of our podcast, and you’ll find more information here. For those of you who don’t know, this documentary is all about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. I haven’t seen it in a few years, so I don’t remember if it was clean or not. See reviews here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2277946/reviews?ref_=tt_urv
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Thanks for reading! If you have any others to recommend, leave them in the comments below!
Written by Mailelani, 2/17/2021
Welcome back for another episode! We are super excited about this one, because we brought in our Girl Scout Troop Leader, Mrs. Jen, to talk about homesteading! To listen, click here.
RELATED READING: Episode 6 – Answering Your DM’s: “What Will Happen If Bees Go Extinct?” and More!
Continue reading “Episode 7 – Special Guest: Mrs. Jen on Homesteading!”
Written by Mailelani, 2-7-21
I mentioned this in Episode 3 – Sustainable Beauty and Hygiene, which you can listen to here. I did, however, make a mistake. Here I will tell you all about that mistake and what the real TOILET PAPER TEST is.
What was the mistake?
As I said in Episode 3, my dad did this test to see if toilet paper versus tissue paper would decompose. But what I didn’t mention, however, is that not all TP does this (TP stands for toilet paper, in case you didn’t know). Only septic safe toilet paper will decompose.
What is the TP test?
The TP test is when you take two large jars of water, and put a few sheets of TP in one and a few sheets of Kleenex or other tissue paper in the other. I said that all toilet papers do this, and as I mentioned above, I was wrong.
What brands of TP are septic safe?
Well, I did a little bit of research, and I came up with a few popular brands that you may have used before.
Written by Mailelani, 2/3/2021
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