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I am the founder of the green and happy mom blog and green and happy shop. After battling severe depression, I am determined to make the world a little better and I want to take you along that journey with me.

Nov 18, 2022

Eco-Conscious Cleanup: The 15+ Best Compostable and Low-Waste Trash Bags

An eco-friendly trash bag is great for the waste your kitchen produces as compostable trash bags are less polluting then plastic ones.

Oct 20, 2022

Environmental Impact of Your Drinks

We know the different carbon footprints of our food but how about your drinks? Which is more eco-friendly; juice, soda, beer or wine?

Oct 14, 2022

16+ Best Zero Waste Dish Soap

Regular dish soap is not very eco-friendly due to the plastic bottle and lots of chemicals. These are 16+ amazing zero waste dish soaps.

Oct 7, 2022

10+ Compostable & Eco-Friendly Sponges

Most sponges are made of plastic releasing microplastic when you use them. These compostable sponges are completely natural and eco-friendly

May 27, 2022

12 Amazing Zero Waste Dishwasher Soap

A dishwasher saves a lot of water compared to hand washing but we need an eco-friendly dishwasher soap. Here are 12 zero waste alternatives.

May 20, 2022

6 Best Plastic Free Water Bottle

Drinking lots of water is important for our health but we want drink from a plastic free water bottle as much as possible.

Feb 4, 2022

How to Make a Dishwashing Soap

Making your own dishwashing soap is not hard and very fun. Not only that, it also saves money and plastic!

Jan 21, 2022

6 Fantastic Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Ziploc bags

Plastic Ziploc bags are very convenient but not very eco-friendly. Here I share 6 Fantastic Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Ziploc bags.

Jan 14, 2022

Organic Farming vs Conventional Farming

Read about the differences in pesticide and water use, yield, costs and GMO use of both organic and conventional farming.

Oct 29, 2021

4 Best Plant Based Milk Alternatives

Which plant based milk is the best alternative to cow milk when it comes to impact on our environment?

Sep 24, 2021

50+ Best Zero Waste Kitchen Products

The kitchen is the best place to start your zero waste journey. These are the 50+ best eco friendly kitchen products.

Sep 3, 2021

8+ Best Sustainable Straw Alternatives

We all know there are sustainable alternatives to disposable straws but which reusable straw is best for you?

Jul 18, 2021

6 Awesome Zero Waste Cleaning Kits

Cleaning will be more fun if you avoid hazardous chemicals in your how. These 6 awesome zero waste cleaning kits will help you start.

Jul 9, 2021

Arguments against and for veganism

Have you ever considered going vegan? Read here arguments for and against veganism.

Mar 26, 2021

7 Delicious Fairtrade Organic Chocolate brands.

We all love chocolate but not all brands are equally sustainable. Read here about several Fairtrade organic chocolate brands.

Feb 26, 2021

5 types of Vegetarians

We've all heard about people who don't eat meat, which we call "vegetarians." However, there are 5 types of vegetarians.

Feb 19, 2021

How To Freeze in Glass

Freezing food leftovers is glass it possible and not as hard as you might think.

Feb 5, 2021

What does Organic Food Mean? Definition, Practices, Certifications, and Benefits

We all know organic food is healthier but why is that and what does organic even mean?

Nov 6, 2020

Zero Waste Cling Wrap Alternatives

Don't wrap your food in plastic but choose something sustainable to cover your left overs like these eco-friendly cling wrap alternatives.

Oct 23, 2020

Indoor Composting

To compost you don't need a large outdoor space. When you live in an apartment, composting is very doable.

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Meet Valinda

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I am the founder of the green and happy mom blog and green and happy shop. After battling severe depression, I am determined to make the world a little better and I want to take you along that journey with me.

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