MINIMIZE KITCHEN (FOOD) WASTE
Now that our meal prepping series is complete, we're pulling our focus to what to do after you prep. Likely, you will have plenty of scraps from all that fresh...
Zero Waste Bathroom Swaps
The average American tosses more than 4 pounds of trash each day. It's all about “one-use” and “disposables,” created purely for convenience. The next time you restock your bathroom staples, consider swapping your norm for these low-waste and/or biodegradable products.
EASY HOME ECO-CLEANING SWAPS
Over the last five years, we've completely phased out toxic and disposable home cleaning products. We've saved thousands of dollars, so many trees, and rid our space of harmful chemicals! Our UO...
Go Green for Valentine's Day with these DIY Classroom Treats
Valentine's Day is just around the corner! With all the cards, individually wrapped candies, stuffed animals, and flowers, it easily becomes one of the most wasteful holidays. If you’re a...
ONLINE SHOPPING: CREATING PURPOSE FROM CONVENIENCE
The Great Shipping Debate The world of online shopping has grown exponentially in the last five years. Even in the last year, shopping online and pick-up in store (or curbside)...
Repurposing Your Urban Oreganics Empties
There are a variety of ways to repurpose our glass containers. Our jars can be used as a succulent planter, or to store small sewing kits, bobby pins, hair ties, coins, spices, etc. Our bottles can serve as a vase for a small floral arrangement reed diffuser, or herb garden. I am amazed at the uses our customers come up with.
TRAVELING WITH UO
photo credit: Life With Me Summer is officially here, which hopefully means your well-deserved vacation is just around the corner! Whether you’re camping, road tripping, or jetting off to...
Green Living: Reusable Facial Rounds
Ladies, it's time to ditch those disposable cotton balls! Go green (and save green) with reusable facial rounds - the perfect eco-friendly complement to our rosewater toner and makeup remover. If you follow me on instagram, then...
