Blog – Coco Stripes

The Hidden Impact of Single-Use Plastics: What You Need to Know

While the environmental impact of single-use plastics is well-known, their effect on human health is equally alarming. A significant concern arises...

10 Tips for a Joyously Green Christmas

Christmas is a time of giving and a time for family. What a great opportunity to start a new family tradition of giving back to earth and instillin...

8 Ways to Enjoy Fall Sustainably

Fall is a beautiful reminder of the natural cycles of life and the value of living in harmony with nature. By adopting sustainable practices, we no...

The Real Price of Things: The True Value of Sustainable vs. Conventional Products

The price you pay for a sustainable product more accurately reflects the real cost of ethical business practices.

Celebrating the End of Plastic Free July 2023 - Reflecting on Our Journey

As Plastic Free July comes to an end, let's make sure this is not the end of our fight against plastic pollution. The seeds we've sown this month n...

The Magic of DIY Cleaning Products

Making your own cleaning products is a journey of exploration and creativity, one that rewards you with the knowledge that you’re doing your bit fo...

The Unvarnished Truth about Recycling and How We can Truly Combat Plastic Pollution

Recycling, for decades, has been presented as the primary strategy in the battle against plastic waste. It provides the comforting illusion of a wo...

Breaking Free from Plastic: Plastic Free July Challenge

The idea of a zero-waste home might seem overwhelming at first. It's easy to feel dwarfed by the magnitude of the issue. But the transition doesn't...

Transform Your Laundry Routine with All-Natural Wool Dryer Balls for a Sustainable and Toxin-Free Home

In this blog post, we'll dive into the wonderful benefits of wool dryer balls and show you how to effortlessly incorporate them into your laundry r...

Oven-Safe Cooking with Silicone Food Bags: An Essential Guide

Silicone is a fantastic material for oven cooking, thanks to its high heat tolerance. When used in the oven, silicone bags lock in flavors, reduce ...

We Have a Paper Towel Problem

It can be hard to imagine that quilted, soft, perforated paper towel sheets originate from trees, but they do. Paper towels are made from virgin tr...

Is bamboo better than plastic?

If you’re considering buying something made from bamboo it’s probably because you want to reduce how much plastic you use.