Environment & Sustainability

Blog posts on environment & sustainability at Down to Earth Organic and Natural.

Sustainable (and Safe) September!

It’s Sustainable September! Even though 2020 has been challenging for everyone, there is still room to improve our daily habits for the well-being of the environment and future generations.

Plastic Free July

Plastic Free July

My kids and I were swimming at a Windward beach recently and afterwards we had to pick small pieces of plastic off our skin and out of each others' hair that had been floating in a colorful soup on the ocean surface. Yuck.

How to Shop Ocean Friendly at Down to Earth - #worldoceansday

Today, we celebrate World Oceans Day! But that doesn't mean that we should only think about caring for our precious oceans on today only. Aside from not offering plastic straws in our deli, we have a lot of ways you can shop ocean friendly at Down to Earth!

5 Recommended Environmental Reads for World Book Day

Here's a short list of a few of Down to Earth's Recommended Environmental Reads.

5 Free Documentaries to watch for Earth Day 2020

Take some time to learn something new that just may help make the world a better place! Here is a list of some of our favorite documentaries to watch for Earth Day 2020.

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): What You Need to Know

Novel Coronavirus (COVID 19): What You Need to Know

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a type of virus that causes diseases of varying severity, ranging from the common cold to a more serious respiratory disease.

10 Things You Need in Your Plant-Based Pantry for 2020

10 Things You Need in Your Plant-Based Pantry for 2020

So you want to take the leap into the world of plant-based living? We’re rooting for you! Going plant-based doesn’t need to be scary, in fact, the biggest mistake people make is not keeping it familiar! You already know what you like so to make things easy, just make a plant-based version of your favorites.

Could you go Zero Waste?

Have you seen stories in the news about people who produce almost no trash? This is achieved by only purchasing things with little to no packaging, doing without items that are wasteful, and being dedicated to recycling and composting.

Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Plastic Straws

Photo: Drinks with Eco-Friendly Straws

Have you heard the exciting news?? We are jumping on the “No Plastic Straws” train and phasing out plastic straws in all our stores!

School Gardens: Harmful or Healthy?

Since attending the Hawaii Island School Garden conference in July, I’ve had education on the brain. I wrote about the value of school gardens, and the need to help children see the connection between their education and their daily life.