Marley's Monsters Blog — laundry

We produce far more waste than we realize during our day-to-day activities. Making dinner, doing laundry, and taking a shower all have impacts on the environment, but there are so many ways to reduce the amount of waste we create. It’s also important to know that there are several kinds of waste; more than what we just toss in the trash. So we rounded up some of our favorite eco-friendly tips and tricks for reducing our collective waste and minimizing our footprint.  Food Waste Start a composting bin for food scraps Try to meal plan and head to the grocery...

Plastic packing produces a lot of waste that ends up in landfills, and pollution that overtakes waterways and ecosystems. But how do we avoid plastic waste when it feels like everything comes in plastic bottles? Luckily, there are more sustainable alternatives to many plastic products than we even realize. Here are seven surprising things you can buy in bar form to reduce waste. 1. Dog Wash Bar  Our dogs are often the most important thing in our lives, but pooches don’t need plastic packaging. Instead, try a Dog Wash Bar. This pure & natural dog shampoo bar from 'A Wild...

It has certainly been a wild few years as the COVID-19 Pandemic has rocked the world. But, at Marley’s Monsters, we’ve still been working hard to ensure you have access to the best sustainable products one can find. We believe in making simple swaps as you go, and that awareness and education are an important part of the sustainability journey. We also believe that living sustainably shouldn’t be boring or plain, so we offer over 70 prints to choose from so that you can keep your unique personality and style! There is no such thing as perfect sustainability, so no...

Life gets busy and hectic, and naturally, the more people in a household the more laundry you do. It’s not a crime to stay clean and fresh. But with the average family doing up to 8 loads of laundry a week, maybe it’s time to talk about how to make laundry days more eco-friendly.   1. Choose a good washer and wash less often. The first steps might seem simple, but can make a big difference. Invest in an energy efficient laundry machine that significantly reduces its electricity usage and water consumption. Not only are you saving water, but you’re...