"Reuse is the highest form of recycling because finished products are revived and their productive purpose is extended," said Dan Knapp, founder of Berkeley's pioneering resell shop, Urban Ore. This...
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Trick or Treat! Sustainable Goodies for Your Favorite Halloween Monsters
This year at Green Life Trading Co., we're only giving out treats! Here are the sustainable items we'd put in our favorite classic monsters' baskets....
Behind the Bright Florals: An Interview with Artist Natalie Jo Wright
If you have ever stopped by Green Life, chances are you have been greeted by Natalie Jo Wright’s warm smile and bubbly laughter. As one...
Meet Erleia: Sustainable Skincare That Actually Works
If you haven't visited Green Life Trading Co. in a while, you might notice some exciting new products on our shelves--or shop page. One of...
Store It Right: Green Life’s Seasonal Produce Guide – Fall Apple
One of my favorite things about Madison is the abundance of farmers markets scattered throughout the city. Each stand offers something unique, from fresh local...
Plastic or Silicone: What’s Better for You and the Planet?
Last week, I set out to buy my mom a travel mug she could take to work. Standing in the middle of the aisle, surrounded...
Bug Bite Season is Here: How to Stay Protected and Heal Bites Naturally
Summer brings warm waves of sunshine, lakeside dips, melting ice cream cones, and outdoor adventures with friends and family. But with all the joy comes...
Meet In The Wool
Meet Lilly from In The Wool, a Madison-based felted wool artist who transforms new and scrap wool into one-of-a-kind handmade treasures. Join us on Saturday,...
The Beautiful Art of Reuse: How Your Donations are Making a Real Difference
"Reuse is the highest form of recycling because finished products are revived and their productive purpose is extended," said Dan Knapp, founder of Berkeley's pioneering...
Wait, Don't Throw Out Your Disposable Razor!
When starting your low-waste journey, one thing you'll hear all the time is, use up what you have before making the sustainable switch. I know this comes...