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Written by: Adam Sergott (bohohippyhomes.org) The GoodLight™ tealight is my go-to candle. If you read my post on cleaning soot, you'll know I used to burn paraffin wax candles regularly. I bought them at a local off-price department store, all different scents and brands, and burned three or four at a time. The smell was terribly overpowering. I found out later that the reason they were so cheap was that they're made from paraffin wax, which is derived from petrochemicals, i.e., oil. I did, however, learn how to clean soot off my walls, and that their wooden tops can be used...

By Adam Sergott (www.strbh.org) There's a store that I recently discovered about a block away from my house that I'm super excited about. The shop's name is Unpacked Living, and their mission is to reduce plastic waste by selling plastic-free, and bulk items that reduce our dependency on single-use plastics. Their mission aligns with my values, so I've been shopping there since I discovered them. I don't need to go over the reasons why we need to use less plastic, but even though we know how harmful the consequences of using them are, markets like Unpacked Living are in short supply....

What is Citric Acid? We get this question A LOT since we sell Citric Acid in Bulk and plastic-free, so here's a summary It is a colorless weak organic acid. It occurs naturally in citrus fruits and  is found naturally in all citrus fruits. It's what gives lemons and limes their distinctive sour taste! In its pure form, citric acid is colorless and odorless but has a strong acidic taste. Citric acid is an organic compound naturally found in citrus fruits. Manufactured citric acid, created from a type of black mold, is one of the most common additives in the world. It...

By: Kat Sarmiento Living sustainably can bring you many benefits. It can help you improve your quality of life, preserve natural resources, and protect the environment from irreversible damage. It’s no wonder why so many people are choosing sustainable lifestyles nowadays.    Surveys show that around 64% of Americans now live more sustainably than they did a few years back. Around 55% now also recycle more than before. If you haven’t started changing your consumption to live more sustainably yet, here are five sustainable habits to adopt at home.  Habit 1: Use Vehicles Wisely Driving more efficiently is not just...