Environment & Sustainability
Blog posts on environment & sustainability at Down to Earth Organic and Natural.
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
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
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
Have you heard the exciting news?? We are jumping on the “No Plastic Straws” train and phasing out plastic straws in all our stores!
Ili’ili Farms Turns Water Into Food
Tucked into the beautiful Lualualei Valley on the leeward coast of Oahu, are dozens of family farms growing a range of produce for the island. One of the newest in the valley is Ili’ili Farms, a certified organic aquaponics farm which we recently had the pleasure of visiting.
Sustainable Practices to Help Keep our Earth Healthy
At Down to Earth, Earth Day is one of our favorite days of the year. We love promoting sustainable practices to help keep our Earth healthy!
How to Buy Instant Sustainability Cred
In early March, a group of Down to Earth team members attended Expo West, one of the largest Natural Product shows in the entire world. At this convention, the main draw is usually to see new products and upcoming innovations.