No Straw Challenge! Phew! May sure was a busy month, and I dropped the ball on posting a new mini challenge, so let’s hit June strong! This month I’ll be joining a rapidly growing movement to do away with single use plastics, and even more specifically, the single use plastic straw! There has been a…
Reusable Challenge! Last month we focused on reducing sandwich bag waste, but there’s an even more prevalent waste of plastic out there – plastic shopping bags. While some cities have passed bag ban laws, many more places still allow them. This month, let’s take our impact-reduction to a new level and use reusable shopping bags…
Tupperware Challenge! After spending a month away from a food challenge, we’re coming back to the kitchen this month. This month’s challenge was my original idea for a 2018 intention…that quickly grew to a year long plan for lessening my environment impact! Make sure to subscribe to be notified when each monthly challenge is announced!…
It’s that time of year when the holidays are over, but in many parts of the world it’s still cold, dreary and winter seems to still have us in her grip. While the weather might have you feeling down, there is some great environmental news coming out of the UK and Germany. I’ve also got…
Congratulations, we’ve made it through the first month of 2018! This month, we’ll be focusing on more traditional energy consumption with the… Thermostat Challenge! The goal here is to lower your thermostat a few (1-5) degrees (F). If not always, at least while you’re sleeping or out of the house. So, grab a sweatshirt, pull…
Exciting News! I’m excited to announce that Normal to Nomad is now an Official Blogger with Meatless Mondays! Thanks for your support of my blog as well as theirs! Time’s Almost Up With just one Monday left in January, it’s time for a check-in! How have you done this month? I’ve had a great time…
Happy New Year (almost)! It’s that time of year again when we make our resolutions (or, as I prefer, goals and intentions). We’re all looking for a fresh start, looking forward to improving ourselves and our environment over the coming year. My news (admittedly curated from a lot of outdoor-focused sources) was dominated by climate change…