Single-Use Plastic Alternatives by Wendy Barnes Design

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Gifts That Give Back

Jul 30, 2022

Written by Wendy Barnes

Shopping with intention to have your dollars do more can give you that positive shift from feeling helpless to generous. Knowing you are doing something to help in your own way is uplifting! Continue reading

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What Are Planet Friendly Gift Sets?

Dec 14, 2021

Written by Wendy Barnes

Gift sets are always a great go-to. Whenever you struggle finding that perfect gift, a gift set usually solves the gifting dilemma. With variety built-in, you can be fairly sure your gift recipient will love at least one of the things (hopefully all of the things!). Continue reading

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How to Remember to Use Your Reusable Straw!

Oct 11, 2019

Written by Wendy Barnes

Saying 'No Straw Please' is one of the most empowering sustainability movement phrases of the decade. The trouble is, many times we forget to say it before a disposable straw is plopped down in front of us. From that point, the environmental dilemma ensues: Continue reading

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Three Ways You Can Participate in Wildlife Conservation Through Design

Sep 11, 2019

Written by Wendy Barnes

After navigating the world of wildlife conservation and understanding the very small and very large levels of support needed, my hope is to provide you with easy ways to help and participate with me. What better way than alongside fashionable accessories every environmentally conscious consumer must have!

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Reusable Straw Do's and Don'ts

Apr 17, 2019

Written by Wendy Barnes

Carrying your own reusable straw is like the gateway drug to plastic-free living. Taking the next step to avoid all single-use plastic is inevitable. Here are my Do's & Don'ts for Reusable Straws: Continue reading

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Why You Need Another Reusable Shopping Tote

Mar 04, 2019

Written by Wendy Barnes

If you are like me, you have enough reusable bags at this point to fill up a bus with groceries (by the way, cheers to us! You are most welcome, planet). This continues to work out for me though as I either forget to put my bags back in the car, back in my purse or am just plain forgetful- I have them everywhere to assist me in making the right choice when I shop. Why do I need one more?

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How Not to Forget Your Shiny New Straw

Aug 31, 2018

Written by Wendy Barnes

First umbrellas, now reusable straws are being left behind at every restaurant! Luckily they are not waste (like single-use plastic) and will be reused. Lovely new metal straws, stainless steel straws, copper straws, bamboo straws and more are being forgotten. Here is how to arm your reusable straw case with a solution! Continue reading