According to the EPA, there was an estimated 77.9 million tons of food packaging waste in 2015. That number is astonishing! While recycling or repurposing that packaging is better than throwing it away, it's always best to just refuse and reduce your waste right from the source.

Don't overwhelm yourself by trying to change everything at once. Start by making just one small change with each trip to the grocery store. Eventually, all of this will become habit, especially when you start seeing the savings on your grocery bills.

While we love water (we do not keep any juices or sodas in our house) the average American consumes only about half of what their body actually needs. Some take issue with the taste, or lack thereof, have a hard time remembering to stop and drink, or have just not created that habit to ensure they are getting the daily recommended amount.

One of the perks of living in Mar Vista, California, is our beautiful Sunday farmer's market which my husband Josh and I love to walk or bike to as often as we can. From hoards of fresh produce to homemade nut butters, raw honey, speciality salts and some damn good salsa, you could drop some serious coin here-- I usually try to bring a certain amount of cash I'm willing to spend and purposely leave my credit card at home so I'm not tempted to bring back the entire market. In addition to bringing a set amount of cash with you, I have a few tips to help you prep for your next trip...or maybe, if I inspired you, your first...

Let's talk junk mail. I used to just toss it in the recycling bin, thinking that was good enough. But then I saw some staggering statistics about junk mail and realized I needed to do more.

Over the last five years, our customers have reported drastic changes in their skin since using Urban Oreganics. Not only have our products helped treat acne, uneven skin tone, and eczema, but consistent use of our products can actually change your overall skin health.

If you’re still struggling to find a good balance, the issue might be something you’ve never even considered. Adopting some of these 10 habits may help you achieve healthier and better-looking skin.

Our guide includes a variety of gifting ideas you can purchase or DIY. Minimalist mamas, don’t forget to forward this guide to your significant other - I’m sure they will get the hint!

When was the last time you walked down the cleaning aisle in your local grocery store? You typically come across an overwhelming wall of choices for each area of your home. There are surface cleaners for the kitchen, bathroom, or living room, all in different bottles. It's pretty much all the same harsh ingredients, marketed to you in different packaging, making you think you need different products for different rooms.

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 produce. It’s easy to just toss them right into the trash, but think about what happens to them when they leave your home. Once food scraps get into the landfills, they breaks down into methane, which is a greenhouse gas that is harmful to the environment. Instead, you can either repurpose or regrow your scraps, or start a small composting station right in your kitchen. Best of all, by repurposing/regrowing your scraps you are getting a bigger bang for your buck AND saving future money (less food to buy on future grocery store trips)!

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.

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.

This week, we're headed all the way to Germany to chat with Charlotte about her experience using Urban Oreganics.

Going “all-natural” in the body odor department has been such a hot topic lately… pun intended. Working in the small-batch beauty industry for over five years now, we’ve found that switching to a natural deodorant is either the first healthy swap someone makes or the very last. So we’ve gathered some tips to make the transition smooth and painless.

We’re back this week with our popular Real Skin, Real Results series. This time we're chatting with Angie. Angie didn’t start having issues with her skin until after having her first child. Read more about her journey below.