Living a more sustainable lifestyle is all about paying attention to your consumer habits—investing in products with a longer life and lower footprint, repurposing as much as possible, and generally buying less. But this week you'll learn how organizing these items can be a crucial step in making the most of what you have (saving time and money in the process). For more tips and tricks, visit https://brightly.eco/blog/sustainability-and-organization. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Whether you're interested in learning how to collect rainwater, the benefits of native plants, or why to ditch grass for good, Nick Cutsumpas has you covered. This week, the plant coach and urban gardener discusses all of the above... and then some. To learn more, visit https://brightly.eco/blog/plant-blindness. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Microplastics can be found everywhere, from our oceans to our food and even our drinking water. This week, Dr. Imogen Napper, a marine scientist and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Plymouth, shares everything you should know about microplastic pollution—including how to start making a difference right at home. For show notes, visit https://brightly.eco/blog/microplastics. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In our new series that covers current eco-events, Laura will be discussing important headlines you should know about. This week, learn about a recycling scam in Australia that’s resulted in a ton (actually, thousands of tons) of wasted plastic. For show notes, visit https://brightly.eco/blog/australia-redcycle-plastic-recycling-scam. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Did you know the average American family does 300 loads of laundry per year? As you can imagine, that water and energy usage adds up. In this week’s episode, Zachary Pozniak, a mechanical engineer turned luxury dry cleaner and laundry content creator, shares simple swaps that will make your laundry routine more sustainable. For show notes, visit https://brightly.eco/blog/eco-friendly-laundry-swaps. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There’s nothing less romantic than trashing the planet. This week, Laura is giving you the low-down on how to celebrate Valentine's Day in the most sustainable way possible. From gift ideas that won't break the bank (or the planet) to simple ways to reduce waste, you don’t need to sacrifice romance for sustainability. For show notes, visit https://brightly.eco/blog/how-to-have-an-eco-friendly-valentines-day. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Graham Hill has worked in the environmental field for more than 20 years. From founding the website Treehugger in 2004 to the creation of The Carbonauts in 2019, he’s made it his life mission to better the planet. In this week’s episode, he’s helping you do the same by sharing what he calls “The Big Six”—the most impactful actions you can take to reduce your carbon footprint. For show notes, visit https://brightly.eco/blog/how-to-reduce-carbon-footprint. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Temperatures are rising all around the world. But if you feel like the streets of your urban neighborhood are especially sweltering, you may be right. Climate scientists like Dr. Jeremy Hoffman are studying the heat island effect, an infrastructure, equity, and climate-based issue that results in higher localized temperatures than those experienced in outlying areas. Climate change is undoubtedly turning up the heat on this issue—but there are things you and your community can do to help, starting with learning about heat islands themselves. For show notes, visit https://brightly.eco/blog/heat-islands. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Small changes can have a really big impact on the planet—and what better way to make a difference than by creating New Year's resolutions that help you live more sustainably in 2023? This week, Laura takes you through her own resolutions and shares tips and tricks on how to create eco-habits that stick. For show notes, visit https://brightly.eco/blog/sustainable-new-years-resolutions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Yep, you read that right—restaurateur Kayla Abe wants you to eat your trash. In this week’s episode, learn how her San Francisco eatery, Shuggie’s Trash Pie + Natural Wine, relies on ingredients that might go unused elsewhere—think irregular produce and offcuts from the meat industry—to create a menu that’s unique, climate-friendly, and delicious. For show notes, visit https://brightly.eco/blog/kayla-abe-interview. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy