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I Made a Silly Video.
I launched BYOB fully prepared to stay behind the scenes. Then I learned that a...
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BYOB’s 1.5-Year Impact: From One Idea to Real Change
year and a half in, the BYOB community has helped prevent up to 1.19 million...
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What Tariff Uncertainty Actually Looks Like for a Small Sustainable Brand
Tariff shifts don’t stay abstract for small businesses. From rising material costs to supplier increases,...
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Bring Your Own Box: Why You Should Never Leave Home Without a Reusable Takeout Container
Tired of bringing home leftovers in flimsy plastic or Styrofoam? In this blog, Rachel —...
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From Restriction to Intention: What Changed My Approach to No-Buy Challenges
No-buy didn’t work for me when it felt like restriction. It finally clicked when I...
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A Quiet Shift Is Happening in Holiday Shopping
As the final week of Christmas shopping arrives, a quiet shift is happening. More shoppers...
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🌎 BYOB’s First Year of Impact: Together We Made a Difference
When I launched BYOB a year ago, I had one mission in mind: to help...
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Sustainable Holiday Gifts 2025: Eco-Friendly Ideas
Looking for unique sustainable gift ideas this holiday season? From reusable kitchen essentials and ethical...
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The Power of Shopping Small This Holiday Season
I used to be a one-click shopper. Now I know that when I shop small,...
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The Night the Takeout Bag Leaked
A true story from the BYOB community: one family dinner, three leaky takeout boxes, and...
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♻️ 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...
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Why Sustainability Feels Personal to Me — And Why BYOB Matters 🌱
Growing Up in the “Lungs of Central America” 🌋🌊 By: Ellie S. I grew up...
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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...
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How to Start a Microplastic-Free Routine
Microplastics are turning up everywhere—from our oceans to our food and even our blood. While...
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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....
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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...
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Why I Created BYOB — And What I Hope It Becomes 🙏🏼
A single takeout meal pushed me to create a better way to bring leftovers home...
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