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Meet Delta Beer Lab

Meet Delta Beer Lab

By Hanna Kohn

On November 16, 2023 I had the opportunity to sit down with Pio (Tim Piotrowski) [he/him] at Delta Beer Lab at 167 E Badger Road...

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Get to know Swathe

Get to know Swathe

By Hanna Kohn

Elizabeth Mueller from Swathe has been a long time friend of Green Life Trading Co. She’s been doing big things with her small business based...

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How To Refill: A Comprehensive Guide

How To Refill: A Comprehensive Guide

By Hanna Kohn

As our friends at Dip put it, refill is the new record store. Our shop, along with refill locations around the country, are fantastic hubs....

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Meet the Swedish Dishcloth

Meet the Swedish Dishcloth

By Hanna Kohn

Meet the Swedish Dishcloth. A low waste cleaning solution. Swedish dishcloths are packed with cleaning potential but did you know that they are totally compostable? As the...

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Dryer Balls FAQ

Dryer Balls FAQ

By Hanna Kohn

Dryer Balls are an easy and lovely addition to any sustainable laundry care system but they can be a bit confusing for first time users....

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How Do You Party Sustainably?

How Do You Party Sustainably?

By Hanna Kohn

We’ve passed the Memorial Day marker and moved into the unofficial start of the summer season. It’s time to party! Picnics, BBQ’s, festivals and fairs...

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Thrift Like a Pro

Thrift Like a Pro

By Hanna Kohn

For this installment of Green Living, we caught up with Sami Head from Sandhill Goods, a web-based store that offers curated secondhand modern and vintage...

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Emily Popp, Designer, Sitting on retaining wall with the ocean beyond

DIY Fashion

By Hanna Kohn

An Interview With Popp Town Mall The Popp Town Mall is a sustainable fashion business created by designer Emily Popp.  Located in Madison Wisconsin, The...

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Compost Myth Busting With Green Box Compost

Compost Myth Busting With Green Box Compost

By Hanna Kohn

We sat down with our friend Esai at Green Box Compost to bust some common myths about composting!  Myth: Only fruits and vegetables can be...

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