The Blog

Urban Oreganics was born from a deep passion for sustainability, simplicity, and mindful self-care—and our blog is an extension of that vision. Here, we share tips for using our products, guides to embracing minimalism, and inspiration for a more conscious lifestyle. It’s a space for our community to come together and explore the things that matter most to us all—living intentionally, treading lightly, and creating a better world, one small choice at a time.

Reimagine Your Yard: The Grass-Free Future of Landscaping

Reimagine Your Yard: The Grass-Free Future of Landscaping

Traditional lawns might seem like a staple of homeownership, but they come with a hidden cost: excessive water use, chemical reliance, and constant upkeep. The good news? There’s a better way.

7 Simple Ways to Use Technology to Live More Sustainably

7 Simple Ways to Use Technology to Live More Sustainably

Living a sustainable life doesn’t mean you have to give up all modern conveniences, technology, and other things you love. Perhaps we should all be planting and nurturing more trees and respecting the natural world, but we can strike a balance between our green thumb and our digital footprint.

Household Eco Swaps We Love

Household Eco Swaps We Love

While our homes aren’t yet naturally hardwired to be environmentally conscious, recent years of innovative technology have given us the opportunity to make swaps in our appliances and common household items that are more aligned with our green values. We’re a fan of a little home renovation just like anyone else…

What You Can Do To Prevent Wildfires

What You Can Do To Prevent Wildfires

Each year it seems that they’re getting more uncontrollable, and we are feeling helpless to stop it. We all remember seeing Smokey the Bear ads--reminding us never to play with matches, being careful to properly extinguish campground flames… But we need to do more.

Climate Change in Texas: How Can We Help?

Climate Change in Texas: How Can We Help?

Northern Texas saw an arctic low of -19 degrees in 2021. While it’s scary to hear, it should come as no surprise that this is a direct result of climate change. Let’s get into how it’s happening, why it matters and how we can help.

Why You’ll Want to Avoid Palm Oil

Why You’ll Want to Avoid Palm Oil

Just because it’s plant based doesn’t automatically make it green. Let’s get into what palm oil is, how it’s replaced in common household goods and why it’s not as good for the environment as the companies selling it would like you to believe.

What It Means to Be an Intersectional Environmentalist

What It Means to Be an Intersectional Environmentalist

You might be hearing a lot about “intersectional environmentalism” on your favorite eco-friendly blogs… And wondering what the heck that mouthful of a term is. Let’s delve into what it is, why it’s important to the green community, and how we can do our part in making change.