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Are you here for marine science content? If yes th

Are you here for marine science content? If yes then I’m sorry, I’ve been favoring sustainability posts lately. But that’s because I won’t be able to do much of that from now until after the New Year. Next week, I leave for San Diego to embark on my next research cruise. I’ll be on the Scripps research vessel @rvsallyride for a little under a month, collecting data and deploying autonomous floats in the eastern tropical North Pacific, off the coast of Mexico. I’ve spent a cumulative two months at sea so far, on various trips, but this time is a little different: I have a two week pre-cruise quarantine! That is definitely something I haven’t experienced before, but @halfmooninn where the whole science party is staying looks pretty good. So get ready for some ocean content, because that’s coming up soon! For the non-scientists out there, feel free to ask me anything about research cruises and going to sea in the comments. For other scientists, what’s the coolest place you’ve been for research? .
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What’s your laundry routine look like? For most

What’s your laundry routine look like? For most people it looks like big plastic jugs full of detergent that is mostly water, increasing the overall weight of the product and as a result the carbon emissions associated with shipping. I’m all about simple swaps, so I was wicked excited when @kindlaundry reached out to me asking to review their product. In the past I’ve used low waste pods and liquid detergent from bulk stores, but I had never tried a sheet before! Overall I am very impressed - my clothes are super clean even with just one sheet. I always wash on cold and have had no issues with the sheets dissolving, which is something I’ve experienced with pods. Plus the sheets come in a lightweight and easy to recycle cardboard box! I am now fully convinced that laundry sheets are the way of the future, so check them out. What are your low waste laundry favorites? .
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Baby photos of the new additions! I finally have m

Baby photos of the new additions! I finally have my own flock of my favorite breed, silkies! While not the most practical of the chickens, I think they are the friendliest and make some of the best pets. I am going to add a few more laying hens this spring. No names yet because we aren’t sure who is a boy and who is a girl, but here they are (all six) and will definitely update as they grow! Do you have chickens? What’s your favorite breed? .
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Who here has tried a non-traditional toothpaste? B

Who here has tried a non-traditional toothpaste? By that I mean something that doesn’t come from a tube, whether it’s in tablet, powder, or other form. I still think toothpaste tubes can be low waste, since now you can recycle them though @terracycle . And please do!! But I had been curious about zero plastic alternatives for a long time, though I avoided making the switch because we didn’t have an option in the US that contained fluoride. Just a couple months ago I learned that @unpaste_tablets launched a fluoridated tooth tab! They’re a little different at first, but it only took me a couple brushes to get used to. Mine came in a compostable corn starch bag, and now I have them in an old @elatecosmetics jar. If you are curious about alternatives to the tube, or are trying to go totally plastic free, I definitely think this is the best choice for your teeth, especially if you don’t have fluoridated tap water. I also recommend other even easier dental care swaps like compostable floss and bamboo toothbrushes! I will point out that I am not a dental expert in any way, but I do take my dental care super seriously, and so I got in touch with an actual low waste dentist @bambootruth for her thoughts before switching. Have you switched to any plastic free dental hygiene items? If not, what’s stopping you? .
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Have you been working from home recently? I know a

Have you been working from home recently? I know a lot of people have been for obvious reasons and because of that people are getting really into home improvement. We just moved and decided to do a little repainting, and in the most universe-driven way, I happened to find a recycled paint business in the relatively small town I moved to! What are the chances? The idea behind @recolor.paints is as simple as you think, where people with extra paint will give it to them to recycle and they compile the extra into new colors. I got the Canvas color for my bathroom through their @habitatforhumanity reseller. Would you try recycled paint? If you have any eco friendly home improvement ideas or hacks I would love to hear them! .
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Hello! Here to share an easy environmentally frien

Hello! Here to share an easy environmentally friendly fix to what can be an annoying problem. We just moved, and my boyfriend didn’t enjoy the taste of the tap water at our new place. He was thinking of buying a filtration system, but those can be expensive, and we didn’t want anything installed in the event we want to renovate the kitchen. Plus, for him, the issue was only the taste - we don’t have any safety concerns about our water. I decided to see if activated charcoal would do the trick, and it was a success! Basically the idea with activated charcoal is that it will bind with certain types of free compounds in water, basically removing them from what you’re drinking. This can improve taste and sometimes safety, although if you have concerns about safe drinking water you should look into a more thorough filtration approach. Some things activated charcoal can remove: chlorine, chloramine, tannins, phenol, hydrogen sulfide, and small amounts of heavy metals. This is not the approach for you if you’re trying to remove significant amounts of heavy metals or any bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms. I do recommend it if you are somewhat displeased with your tap water, especially if it keeps you from going to the plastic bottle! Again, if there are major safety concerns, try something that’s a bit more heavy duty. To use, just allow the charcoal to sit in water overnight. When you note reduced efficiency, boil the charcoal to release bonded compounds. Have you tried activated charcoal in your water? .
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VOTE! Today I voted early in person. I voted for s

VOTE! Today I voted early in person. I voted for science. We need a comprehensive climate plan and politicians who listen to and learn from scientists. It is so important that we have a strong voter turnout! And If you want to investigate a little further, I recommend checking out @314_action which is an organization that highlights scientists running for office. Thank you to @openoceanminded and @paulwalkerfdn for this awesome shirt with an important message to help me spread the word. Before November 3rd, make sure you are registered to vote! And while checking on that, find out what your options are. Lots of places are offering mail in ballots or early in person voting. Are you voting?
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I feel like it’s been forever since I’ve poste

I feel like it’s been forever since I’ve posted on here! I finally am a little more moved into my new place, so I started some sustainable fall decorating that I wanted to share with you guys. I don’t have any store bought Halloween decorations, so I’ve tried to get festive with some natural staples. Pumpkins, obviously! An insane amount of pumpkin waste is thrown away every year - the most recent statistic I found was from 2014, and it was estimated that 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkins were sent to the landfill, just in the US. Although pumpkins are naturally biodegradable, while in landfill conditions buried under other trash they are unlikely to break down. There are a lot of ways we can all work to reduce this waste - personally, I save the seeds to give to my dad who enjoys them, and then I cut up the pumpkins to feed the squirrels and chipmunks. Anything left over I compost. Another really cool idea I might try this year is to make a pumpkin face mask, which is supposed to be really beneficial for skin. And depending on the type of pumpkin you buy, it may be more or less conducive to using the insides in cooking, from pumpkin loaf to pie to soup. If these things aren’t options for you, you should check out @sharewaste which is a program you can use to find a place near your to bring your compostable items. Alternatively, you can also list your compost pile as a site others can bring their compostables to. I also have a few more fun and low waste fall decorating ideas in my stories! How are you decorating this year? And how are you planning to use your leftover pumpkins? .
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