What the Heck are PTFEs? A Closer Look into the Health and Environmental Hazards of PTFEs Polytetrafluoroethylene The name itself is scary. It’s no surprise that polytetrafluoroethylene, known as PTFE, contains chemicals that harm the environment. First, what exactly is a PTFE? It’s a toug... Feb 17, 2025
How to Create a Healthy Home: Swap Out Toxic Chemicals for Plants The Hidden Dangers in Your Home You’ve embraced the sustainable and healthy lifestyle. You buy organic produce. You bike to work. You try to make choices that improve your personal health and are easy... Feb 17, 2025
Swap Toxic Outdoor Products for Eco-Friendly Alternatives Are My Outdoor Products Bad For The Environment? Reducing the toxins you use outdoors—likely unknowingly—can make a huge difference in your family’s health, and also protect the planet we love so much... Feb 17, 2025
Gear Lover Gifting Guide It’s that time of year again… ...Holidays, parties, shopping and gifting! Need gift inspiration for your gear lover? Take a peek at four of our favorites, along with tips for maintaining that gear for... Feb 17, 2025
How to Rethink Waste & Reduce Your Impact with Gear Hugger “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” You've heard “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” many times. It’s an effective mantra meant to encourage people to think about consumption and make more sustainable choices. It boils dow... Feb 17, 2025
May is Bike Month May is recognized as National Bike Month in the United States, which is a great time to celebrate and promote the benefits of cycling. Biking is an excellent way to stay active, reduce your carbon foo... Feb 17, 2025
The Importance of Lubrication: Surprising Objects and Areas That Need It to Function Optimally What do you need to lubricate? There are many things that people may not realize need lubrication in order to function properly. Some of these things include: 1. Door Hinges Lubricating door hinges wi... Feb 17, 2025
Eco-Friendly Thanksgiving: A Guide to Sustainable Celebrations As the holiday season approaches, there's no better time to embrace a sustainable approach to Thanksgiving. Discover how you can make your celebration eco-friendly without sacrificing the joy of the s... Feb 17, 2025
May is Bike Month May is recognized as National Bike Month in the United States, which is a great time to celebrate and promote the benefits of cycling. Biking is an excellent way to stay active, reduce your carbon foo... Feb 17, 2025
How Agave Plants Naturally Clean What is Saponin? You might think “Saponin” is the name of a northern Italian appetizer, but that wouldn’t make much sense for our blog. Saponins are naturally occurring compounds found in the roots, l... Feb 17, 2025
Flammability in Household Products: What You Need to Know When it comes to household products, safety is always a top priority. One area that often gets overlooked is flammability. Many everyday products contain ingredients that are not only toxic but also h... Feb 17, 2025
Classroom Hacks Using Gear Hugger Multipurpose Lubricant and Plant-Based Heavy Duty Degreaser As summer starts to come to a close and the back-to-school season is upon us, teachers and students are gearing up for another exciting year of learning! Building a toolkit that keeps the classroom ru... Feb 17, 2025