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Garden Tower Project
The Garden Tower is a vertical, self-contained garden system that uses natural technology to supercharge modern container gardening. The only planter system integrates composting and nutrient recycling, turning kitchen scraps into organic vegetables. The Garden Tower is an excellent option for people who want to grow their food but don’t have a lot of space. It’s also perfect for people who want to reduce their environmental impact by growing their own food locally.
SOL Organics: Organic Cotton Bedding
SolOrganics is a company that sells organic cotton bedding and home goods. They offer a variety of products, including sheets, duvets, pillows, and more. Their products are made with high-quality organic cotton and are Fair Trade Certified. SolOrganics is committed to sustainability and social responsibility. They use recycled materials in their packaging and donate a portion of their profits to environmental causes
ECOlunchbox
ECOlunchbox specializes in the ultimate “FREE lunch” – free from all the bad stuff we don’t want in our lunches!
The eco-mom company’s stainless steel ECOlunchboxes and artisan cotton ECOlunchbags are waste-free, plastic-free, lead-free, BPA-free, PVC-free, sweatshop-free, and vinyl-free.
Essential Eco-Friendly Home Trends For Low-Tox Living
If you’ve been searching “are the top ecofriendly trends” or “are the top ecofriendly trends for tips,” you’re in the right place. This HappyHippie guide keeps it real: low-tox, budget-friendly, and totally doable in a lived-in home. Here’s the thing: small, steady changes add up. A brush, a plant, a few bulbs, and a couple […]
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Eco-friendly Guide to Start a Neighborhood Tool Library
After researching this tool librays, I am going to create a small tool library for each apartment building I manage. Last year we noticed many of our tenants did not own a vacuum cleaner, were not sure if it is a size or expense issue. So we added a community vacuum cleaner and left it […]
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Host a Sustainable Clothing Swap Friends Beg To Repeat
My daughter (and I) and her friends buy most of their clothing from secondhand stores. The idea of hosting our own clothing swap for her and her friends sounded appealing. A clothing swap will make for a fun social event. We have conducted some research on it and hope you. This is your HappyHippie guide […]
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Eco-Friendly Off-Gridish Weekend Test-Drive
Many of us have dreamed of cutting the cords and giving the middle finger to the powers that be. Our family is continuously reducing power, water, and chemical use. Taking this to the extreme, here is a concept for testing what it feels like to go entirely off the grid. This is more of an […]
Eco-friendly Herb Spiral for Kitchen Herbs
When I hear “herb spiral,” I think of a suffocated garden, as you would see on Downton Abbey, but for hippies. As we continue to think about our yard usage, if we water, make sure it’s for a useful purpose. This permaculture-inspired, vertical, raised bed stacks plants in a spiral so you can grow more […]
Eco-friendly Drought-Tolerant Yard Ideas That Feel Lush
With water prices continuing to rise and drinking water availability diminishing worldwide, we should all look for ways to reduce our water use. We began our water-reduction journey several years ago. If you don’t have the budget to hire a landscape architect or a professional Horticulturist. Do your research (read HappyHippie.com), be easy on yourself, […]
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Make Your Own Microfiber Laundry Filter
One more rule, but this one I think you will get behind. The world has started to establish rules for laundry operations. The French government made washing machines with built-in microfiber filters mandatory for all new sales starting from January 1, 2025. The U.S. state of Oregon supports SB 526 while New York supports S5605C […]
How To Know When It’s Time To Replace Your Household Appliances
Household appliances do a lot of silent heavy lifting, from keeping food cold to washing endless loads of laundry. Over time, these systems lose efficiency and begin using more energy than necessary. Knowing when to replace appliances instead of repairing them can help families lower utility bills and reduce environmental impact. Signs an Appliance Has […]
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Sustainable Laundry Filter to Catch Microplastics
Microfibers represent 35% of the microfibers found in the ocean. First, the best way to reduce microplastics is to switch to natural-fiber clothing. Don’t get overwhelmed, take it in small steps. Until then, let’s talk about removing microplastics exiting our laundry. How to set up a microplastic-catching laundry filter at home Let’s make laundry day […]
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Every Happy Hippie’s Nonplastic Kitchen Toolkit
Time to get rid of those cheap plastic tools and replace them with leak-free materials. Your kitchen is where everyday magic happens—meals, memories, and the occasional burned toast. If you’re building a low-tox home and care about indoor air quality, switching to non-plastic kitchen tools is one of the easiest, most satisfying upgrades you can […]
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HappyHippie Sustainable Tips to Reduce Family Food Waste
Here’s the thing: you don’t need a label-maker obsession or chef-level skills to turn things around. Small moves, repeated every week, can reduce waste in a big way. They save money. They save time. They save your sanity when the what’s-for-dinner panic hits at 6 p.m. […]
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12 Stylish Houseplants for the Hesitant Gardener
The Indestructible Houseplant Guide: 12 Stylish, Low-Maintenance Plants That Even a ‘Black Thumb’ Can’t Kill Hello, plant lovers and fellow “black thumbs!” If you’ve ever felt a sense of despair while staring at a wilting houseplant that once held promise, consider this your epiphany. Today, we’re diving into the wonderful world of resilient houseplants with […]
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