Marley's Monsters Blog — plasticfree

Every Mother’s Day, we all feel the same way; that there just isn’t a card or enough flowers that can properly express how much you love and appreciate your mother. She’s been there through thick and thin, all the high school dances, break ups, sporting events, and more. How do you even begin to repay that? Instead of opting for cheap gift sets or another piece of jewelry, try giving the gift of sustainability; something the world’s best mom can use again and again. Here are nine ideas for sustainable Mother’s Day gifts. 1. Facial Rounds Kit With various color...

Lunch can be hard. Sometimes it's difficult to come up with new lunch ideas, or break away for a meal during a busy work day, which only makes it all the more tempting to choose something fast wrapped in plastic or designed for single use. But packing a sustainable lunch for the office or your kiddos at school doesn’t have to be a challenge. At Marley’s Monsters, we have designed products specifically for making lunch time more sustainable with great reusables for any member of the family. Here are six ways you can make your midday meal time more sustainable....

April 22nd is Earth Day and we are celebrating the Earth by investing in our planet. But what exactly does that mean? Truly this can look like a number of things, reducing shower time to save water, avoiding single use items, trying public transportation, or only washing full loads of laundry. No one lives a perfectly sustainable lifestyle, but continuing to make progress and learning is the perfect place to start. If you’re new to the world of sustainability, then welcome! You will find so many reusable items and eco-friendly tips and tricks on our website, mobile app, and blog....

It’s easy to find sustainable swaps for your kitchen and bathroom, or even for yourself. But sometimes we forget that sustainability is for the whole family, including kiddos! There are tons of ways to incorporate sustainability into their lives too. Here are some fun sustainable swaps to implement with your kids. 1. Soy Crayons One of the most quintessential childhood pastimes is coloring. But traditional crayons are not biodegradable and can sometimes be made of toxic wax. Sustainably invest in your little artist’s work by swapping to Soy Crayons. Natural waxes allow for softer crayons that are non-toxic and safe...

Whether you’re renovating your bathroom entirely, or are simply looking for a more sustainable morning routine, there are a number of ways to transform your bathroom into an eco-friendly haven. Change can be difficult, and sometimes it’s easier to take small steps by making simple swaps along the way. Luckily, Marley’s Monsters is your one stop eco shop to find sustainable goods for any area of your life or room in your house. Being eco friendly doesn’t mean you have to stop doing what makes you, you. Choose from a variety of prints and colors for your sustainable items to...