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Sustainable Holiday Gifts 2025: Eco-Friendly Ideas

September 02, 2025

Sustainable Holiday Gifts 2025: Eco-Friendly Ideas

Looking for unique sustainable gift ideas this holiday season? From reusable kitchen essentials and ethical fashion to zero-waste wrapping tips, these eco-friendly holiday gifts make giving joyful, thoughtful, and good for the planet. Celebrate the season with gifts that truly make a difference.

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The Night the Takeout Bag Leaked

October 29, 2025

The Night the Takeout Bag Leaked

A true story from the BYOB community: one family dinner, three leaky takeout boxes, and a reusable swap that prevented the mess — and over 200 lbs of waste each year.

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Virginia Styrofoam ban

October 07, 2025

♻️ Virginia’s Styrofoam Ban: Why It’s a Game-Changer for a Sustainable Future

Virginia has officially banned Styrofoam takeout containers — a major win for sustainability. This eco-friendly legislation sets a new standard for waste reduction and safer dining across the U.S. Discover how the ban came to life, why it matters, and how switching to reusable to-go containers and collapsible silicone food containers like BYOB can help you live plastic-free and protect the planet.

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The Problem with Takeout Containers (And the Simple Swap That Solves It)

September 04, 2025

The Problem with Takeout Containers (And the Simple Swap That Solves It)

Single-use takeout containers are harming our health and the planet. That’s why I created BYOB — a safe, collapsible, reusable alternative made from platinum silicone. Here’s how you can ditch Styrofoam and plastic for good.

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Are Your Food Containers Leaching Microplastics? Here’s How to Avoid It.

September 02, 2025

Are Your Food Containers Leaching Microplastics? Here’s How to Avoid It.

Recent studies show microplastics are making their way into our food and even our blood. The culprit? Plastic containers that break down with heat. In this post, I share why it matters, the dangers of plastic storage, and the best non toxic food containers to use instead. From glass and stainless steel to BYOB — my favorite microplastic free food container — here’s how to make your kitchen safer and more sustainable.

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6 Zero-Waste Swaps I Never Leave Home Without

July 16, 2025

6 Zero-Waste Swaps I Never Leave Home Without

Discover 6 must-have zero-waste essentials I carry with me every day—from reusable tissues to a collapsible container that replaced a drawer full of plastic. These simple swaps make sustainable living easier, especially on the go.

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