Simply Sustainable By EarthHero

Summer is officially here–and that means a whole lotta’ camping, hiking, swimming, biking, and soaking up the sun! While everyone loves spending quality time exploring nature, the products we use to stay comfortable when travelling often leave camp-sites and beach spots worse off than we found them. Our eco-friendly camping checklist ensures that you leave […]

Sustainability starts at the source (materials, that is!). In our product breakdowns, we’ll break down what some of our favorite products are made of, why we love them, and how they got the EarthHero seal of approval. Join us as we break down the world’s first plant-based toothbrush below! 100% Organic Bamboo Handle Did you […]

The Final Straw Did you know that 500 million plastic straws are used just once and thrown away every day in the U.S. alone? To put that into perspective, that’s enough straws to wrap around the planet more than twice! Yes, TWICE! If plastic straws aren’t busy taking up space in our landfills, they’re can […]

Job opening: Full-time, 24/7 position that includes cleaning, heavy lifting, and middle of the night interruptions. No salary, and no time off. Sound like a drag? Here’s the shocking part–over 85 million women already have this position. And they lovingly call themselves “Mom”. Moms are some of the toughest people we know, working like crazy […]

Over the month of March, we brought the world of zero waste to you–highlighting tips, tricks, and stories from inspirational zero wasters worldwide. From swapping single-use plastic for reusable alternatives, to taking on home composting, we saw our community buzz with excitement, sharing zero waste knowledge far and wide. But some questions came up again […]

Not All Sunscreens are Created Equal Spring has sprung! The weather is warmer, summer is right around the corner, and everyone wants to be outside soaking up the sun. After a long winter, a hefty dose of vitamin D is just what the doctor ordered. However, as many of you know, the intense UV rays […]

Any type of traveling can often be stressful enough. Whether it be going to work or flying across the country, there are a million things to worry about. Where are my keys? Should I bring a coat? Do I have the right papers for my flight? Despite double and triple checking everything, you still wonder […]

Today’s culture has made it really easy to buy, use, and throw away at a pace that our planet can’t keep up with. Most of the things we buy are made to be used for a short period of time, and tossed out when they aren’t needed anymore. Going zero waste involves a shift in […]

Did you know that food waste takes up more landfill space than any other single material? Food waste accounts for 21.6% of landfill space, in fact! On the surface, this may not seem like a huge deal because food decomposes, right? Well, that’s not the whole story. When organic matter decomposes in landfills, it gets […]