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What Is Platinum Silicone? And Does It Matter for Food Storage?
Not all silicone products are made the same way. Hereβs what βplatinum siliconeβ actually means,...
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Plastic vs. Glass vs. Silicone Food Containers: Which Is Best?
Glass, plastic and silicone food containers all have advantages. Hereβs an honest comparison of heat,...
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How to Choose a Silicone Food Container: 7 Things to Look For Before You Buy
Not every silicone food container is the same. Before you buy, here are seven things...
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How Long Are Restaurant Leftovers Good For? A Practical Guide
Wondering if Saturday nightβs leftovers are still good? Hereβs the simple 3β4 day rule for...
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The Real Cost of Food Waste at Home: How Much Money Are We Throwing Away?
I knew we wasted food. I didn't realize just how much money we were throwing...
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How to Bring Your Own Container to a Restaurant (Without Feeling Awkward)
Bringing your own container to a restaurant can feel a little awkward the first time....
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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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BYOBβs 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 donβt 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 β...
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From Restriction to Intention: What Changed My Approach to No-Buy Challenges
No-buy didnβt 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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π BYOBβs 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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β»οΈ Virginiaβs Styrofoam Ban: Why Itβs a Game-Changer for a Sustainable Future
Virginia has officially banned Styrofoam takeout containers β a major win for sustainability. This eco-friendly...
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Why Sustainability Feels Personal to Me β And Why BYOB Matters π±
Growing Up in the βLungs of Central Americaβ ππ 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. Thatβs why I created BYOB...
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How to Start a Microplastic-Free Routine
Microplastics are turning up everywhereβfrom our oceans to our food and even our blood. While...
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