Hey friends! I know it’s been a minute since my last post—thanks for sticking with me. Life has been a little hectic lately. I’ve been deep in job hunting mode and taking LinkedIn Learning classes to beef up my resume. It’s been a slow grind, but I’m finally seeing some light at the end of the tunnel. I have two interviews lined up this week (maybe even a third!), and there’s one I really have my heart set on. I had a great phone interview today, and I’ve got an in-person one on Friday. I’m feeling hopeful, so send some good vibes my way!
Now, how’s your July sustainability challenge going? What have you swapped so far? One of my recent swaps was switching from a plastic hairbrush to one made of wheat straw. If I’m being totally honest, I’m not in love with it—the bristles just aren’t strong enough for my hair. I’ve seen some made from bamboo, so I might try one of those once I’m working again. I also swapped out my old plastic cutting boards for ones made of wheat straw. Again… not a fan. I learned afterward that while wheat straw is slightly better than plastic, it’s not a huge improvement. That was a little disappointing, but hey—live and learn. I’m now looking into bamboo, glass, or even steel cutting boards, though those are pricier. If you’ve found a great sustainable cutting board, let me know!
There are definitely a few things I’m not willing to swap—at least not right now. Don’t judge me, but I’m keeping my air conditioning on full blast. I live in Florida, which should be enough explanation, but I’m also in the middle of perimenopause, and the hot flashes are no joke. Between the humidity and the internal furnace that is my body these days, I need all the cool air I can get. That said, I have tried to make my house more efficient by hanging up thicker curtains in the living room, which faces the sun most of the day. It helps a little, though that room is still the hottest. Back when I worked night shifts, I even put aluminum foil on the bedroom windows to block the heat—desperate times, y’all.
💡 Cool recycling fact: Did you know that recycling just one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours? It’s one of the most efficient materials to recycle—and unlike plastic, aluminum can be recycled infinitely without losing quality. So if you’re sipping a soda, be sure to toss that can in the recycling bin!
Thanks for catching up with me! I’d love to hear what swaps you’ve made this month—successes or flops. Drop a comment or message me with your thoughts and tips. I’ll be back soon with (hopefully!) some exciting job news and more sustainable updates.
Until next time,
Evelyn
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