Marley's Monsters Blog — sustainability
Get Ready to Dine Al Fresco this Summer with Marley's Monsters
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Summer brings warmer weather, and with it comes the joy of dining al fresco. If you’re anything like us, you’re probably dreaming of juicy watermelon slices, savory scoops of potato salad, icy popsicles, and refreshing pitchers of sweet iced tea. If you’re ready to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty of warm weather with your favorite summer snacks, it’s time to make sure you have the kitchen accessories to make outdoor dining a breeze. From lazy Sunday brunches and backyard barbeques to romantic dinners under the stars, outdoor dining is a summer essential. This year, elevate your al fresco...
Four Reasons UNpaper® Towels are Better for the Environment
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The ubiquitous paper towel is a big problem for the environment. Why? First, Americans consume paper towels in vast quantities. According to the Paperless Project, in the U.S., we currently use more than 13 billion pounds of paper towels each year, and that number is steadily increasing. This means that every single day more than 3,000 tons of paper towels are wasted in the U.S. alone. Let’s put that into perspective. 3,000 tons of paper towel waste is about seventeen-and-a-half times as heavy as a house, about thirty times heavier than a Blue Whale, and about 300 times heavier than...
Tips for a Sustainable Game Day
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It’s that time of year again. And football fans from all over are preparing for football season. When it comes to hosting a pre-game party you might not be thinking about ways you can live more sustainably, but don’t worry we’ve got you covered. However, gatherings can also produce a lot of waste from single use products. At Marley’s Monsters, we believe in fully enjoying the game, but protecting the environment in the meantime. So today, we are going to share some eco-friendly alternatives to creating a winning game plan to make your game day more sustainable. 1. UNpaper® Towels One of the biggest contributors to waste is...
35 Simple Swaps For Your Home
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Whether you’re renovating your home entirely, or are simply looking for a more sustainable routine, there are a number of ways to transform your home 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 keep...
All About Reusable Paper Towels
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“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,” is the old adage we have all heard related to sustainability, and over the last ten years, people and brands have been producing products designed to put the phrase into practice. Reusable Paper Towels are a prime example of a product intended to do just that, with several styles and types available. Marley’s Monsters is the home of the UNpaper® Towel, our version of a Reusable Paper Towel, designed to reduce waste, cut costs, and also fit your unique personality and style. We are often met with a wide range of questions about the efficiency, use, and...