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.

Why You Should Try Vegan Eating in Quarantine

Why You Should Try Vegan Eating in Quarantine

Quarantine. Something I never thought I'd experience. And yet, here we are. Needless to say, it’s still a good time to be eating at home. So why not try something vegan?

How to Still Be Green (And Stay Safe!) While Grocery Shopping During COVID

How to Still Be Green (And Stay Safe!) While Grocery Shopping During COVID

Since many stores aren’t allowing reusable grocery bags, produce bags, or containers into the building for fear of carrying germs, we've had to get a little creative with the way we shop. It’s understandable; but it doesn’t make it any easier to digest having to sacrifice our eco-friendly practices for the supermarket’s plastic bags to stay healthy. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be that way.

Real Skin, Real Results: Kelli's Story

Real Skin, Real Results: Kelli's Story

Discover the transformative journeys of real Urban Oreganics customers in our new series. From struggling with skin concerns to achieving their healthiest, most radiant complexion, these stories highlight the power of mindful, plant-based skincare.

These are testimonials from customers just like you! This week, we talked with Kelli about her journey to healthy skin using Urban Oreganics.

10 Ways to Keep Busy During Quarantine

10 Ways to Keep Busy During Quarantine

Hello from quarantine! Now that you may have settled into this temporary “normal,” we figured it was the perfect time to share our tips on living a minimalist lifestyle, meal prepping, healthy skin routines, and more to help you productively pass the time while you're safe at home.

6 Mistakes You’re Making With Your Skincare Routine

6 Mistakes You’re Making With Your Skincare Routine

Taking care of your skin is important — and maintaining a daily skincare routine is part of this. But what if your skincare routine was actually causing your skin problems, rather than helping to treat them?

COVID-19: Our New Normal

COVID-19: Our New Normal

It's hard to believe that just 2 weeks ago life was perfectly normal. As a long time homebody, not a lot has changed for us since the spread of COVID-19 rocked everyone’s world. But I have to admit, even for an introvert who has worked from home for 6.5 years, it’s a lot to take in. Here's how we're getting through it.

30 Days to a Simpler Life

30 Days to a Simpler Life

Now that the year has started (and flown by), it's a good time to hit the reset button. Insert our "30 Days to a Simpler Life" guide here. This guide includes purging different parts of your home and your life, physically, electronically, and mentally. Our hope is that this guide will serve as a placeholder to come back to whenever you’re in need of a reset.

How You Should Be Getting Rid of Your Waste

How You Should Be Getting Rid of Your Waste

While you may feel pretty confident about what “recyclable” means and you are pretty sure what compost is…. “Biodegradable” might being throwing you for a loop. What’s the difference, and more importantly: which of the three is best?

Natural Glowing Skincare Challenge

Natural Glowing Skincare Challenge

I’m so excited to welcome Megan Roosevelt, RDN from Healthy Grocery Girl for this guest post. Megan is sharing simple yet impactful ways to build healthier skincare habits, from choosing more natural products to nourishing your skin from the inside out. She’s even put together a month-long challenge to help you achieve your healthiest skin yet. Ready to get glowing? Let’s dive in!

What to Look For In An Eco Friendly Company

What to Look For In An Eco Friendly Company

So you’re trying to shop eco-friendly. The unfortunate truth is that many companies have caught on to the public’s wish of having more zero-impact products, and will use "greenwashing" terms to trick you. Luckily, we’ve come up with a list on how to spot the great green companies from the mediocre ones. 

Why You Should Give Seaweed a Chance

Why You Should Give Seaweed a Chance

Beside promising that seaweed is actually nothing to be afraid of—and in fact, quite delicious—it’s also a plant chockful of nutritional value, sustainably planted, and proving to be saving our oceans. We’re gonna say it should be the next kale: and here’s why.

13 Eco-Friendly Home Decorating Tips

13 Eco-Friendly Home Decorating Tips

Did you know that, beyond what's in your fridge or in you bathroom cupboard, almost everything else in your home can be sourced with sustainability in mind? We have 13 tips that will help guide you to creating a beautiful, cozy home while supporting the health of the planet (and your family) at the same time.