Simply Gum: A Plastic Free Choice
August 17, 2020Today I am going to be reviewing Simply Gum. This company is a plastic free gum brand made in Brooklyn, New York. Their mission is to create a plastic-free, synthetic-free, vegan gum! Simply Gum also has a line of mints, but I have not tried those yet. You can buy them online here or through various retailers like Whole Foods. I was quite shocked when about a year ago I learned that most popular gum brands contain plastic! Yuck! I did a little bit of research and learned that the plastic portion of most gums is found in the gum…
I moved!
Hello everyone! I’m so excited to share that I have finally moved to Homestead, Florida! I am starting my job as an Invasive Reptile Research Intern with USGS in partnership with the University of Florida! I have been looking forward…
Orange Peels vs. Sponge
I was scrolling Instagram last week and I came across this hack on zerowaste.japan Instagram page. She claimed you can use orange peels in place of a sponge on your dishes. So, I decided to try out this hack! So…
The Slough!
Let’s talk about the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve in Fort Myers, Florida. According to Friends of The Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, it is a 3,500 acre conservation wetland area that filters water as it makes its way to…
Species Highlight: Southern Ring-Neck Snake
Southern Ring-necked snake (Diadophis punctatus punctatus) Status: chillin, not endangered lol These snakes are super small! They can grow to be about a foot, the one above is about 6-8 inches long. They are not endangered and have no protections.…
What’s the deal with Palm Oil?
What is it? It is oil made from nut and fruit of the oil palm tree (Elaeis guineensis) native to Southwest Africa. These trees grow only in the tropics and most farming takes place in Southeast Asia. According to WWF,…
Meatless Monday: Lentils
Heyo everyone! I wanted to start this week off with my favorite meatless Monday recipe: Lentil Bowls! These are easy to meal prep and simple to make as a quick dinner that’s filling and nutritious. During my time in Australia,…