Since adopting a plant-based diet and giving up all animal foods, I’ve realized just how much of my outdoor gear contains animal products. Ski gloves made from goat leather, socks and base layers made of wool, and my sleeping bag and warm jacket made of down. It seems like almost every time I’m on an […]
Why We Joined 1% for the Planet & How to Get Involved
While we’ve always been passionate about sustainability and being good stewards of planet Earth, this year we decided we want to do more to have a positive impact. We’re starting to write more about environmental topics we are passionate about, like how a plant-based lifestyle can dramatically reduce our individual impact on the planet. With […]
5 Ways a Plant-Based Diet Benefits the Environment
I gave up meat the day before Thanksgiving in 2019 after watching Game Changers on Netflix, and then I transitioned to a fully vegan diet a few short months later. The changes my partner Ryan (who is Type 1 Diabetic) and I have experienced with a plant-based lifestyle so far have been overwhelmingly positive. It […]
Why I Switched to a Plant-Based Diet (as an Outdoor Enthusiast)
Back in college (circa 2002), I read the book Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan, and it was the first time I ever really asked “where does my food come from?” I was so turned off about factory farming based on what I read in that book, I decided to give up meat. While vegetarism can […]
Is Van Life Sustainable? How To Be More Eco-Friendly on the Road
Over the last several years, there has been a huge increase in the size of the van life community, but with climate change on the forefront of many people’s minds, you may be wondering: What impact does van life have on the environment? Where does sustainable van life come into play and how can we […]