And while there are tons of ways to live a more sustainable life, in this blog, we’re sharing some of our favorite plastic-free, zero waste essentials for on-the-go. Whether you’re just on your daily commute to work, or a world traveler, you can a more mindful impact on the planet with these 5 reusables!

Single-use plastic straws–they’re used for 30 minutes, but stick around for over half a century in our landfills. They can’t be recycled, they won’t biodegrade, and often end up polluting ocean habitats! Reusable straws are an amazing way to reduce your plastic pollution, while still enjoying all of the perks you love.

In the past 50 years, humans as a whole have consumed more resources than in all of our previous history–with no signs of slowing...