by Kathy Decker | Jul 6, 2023 | Environment, Softly Advantage, Sustainable Certification
In today’s rapidly changing world, sustainability has emerged as a critical factor for businesses seeking to thrive and make a positive impact. To demonstrate their commitment to sustainable practices, many organizations are turning to certifications and...
by Mollie Hughes | Jun 5, 2023 | Gifts
On Father’s Day I want to give a sustainable gift to the special Dads in my life. But on Father’s Day, and most other holidays, I struggle with the same question: what to get my relatives who really don’t need anything. This is particularly true when it...
by Jennifer Suri | May 27, 2023 | Environment, International Women's Month
End the stigma and start normalizing periods this Menstrual Hygiene Day The best advice I got from my dad about my period was: Don’t flush menstrual products down the toilet. I’m sure it wasn’t a conversation–who talks to their dad about their period? I certainly...
by Jennifer Suri | May 24, 2023 | Food
This summer make your get together eco friendly Whether it’s a graduation party, a Memorial Day picnic or a summer wedding, you can put together an eco friendly party that’s easy and won’t break your budget. Follow a few simple tips as you’re planning and enjoy...
by Jennifer Suri | May 22, 2023 | Environment, Food, Gifts
Want to know how to crack Amazon’s code for sustainable products? It’s simple–download Softly! Do you know Amazon has certified sustainable products? Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly product badge signifies that the product has attained one or more...
by Jennifer Suri | May 16, 2023 | Environment, Food, Gifts
Choose sustainable graduation gifts that your favorite grad will love When it comes to choosing a gift for your graduate, cash is always a safe bet. However, with younger generations increasingly concerned about sustainability, why not give them a gift that aligns...
by Jennifer Suri | May 9, 2023 | Environment, Gifts
by Jennifer Suri Want to give your mom the best gift for Mothers Day? Give her a purpose driven gift that shows her how much you love her and Mother Earth. My mom always made us feel special and never let anything go to waste. One year our family received a gift of a...
by Jennifer Suri | May 4, 2023 | Environment, Food
My vegetable garden surprises me every year and every year I incorporate more sustainable gardening practices. I love to watch the seedlings I plant grow and produce things I can eat. In fact, one year I had so many cucumbers I learned how to make pickles. Sometimes I...
by Jennifer Suri | Apr 25, 2023 | Food
Did you know that more than a third of the food produced in the US goes to waste? Shockingly, 96% of that wasted food ends up in landfills, becoming a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, food alone produces more CO2 than all countries except the US...
by | Apr 17, 2023 | Environment
How to celebrate Earth Day has been on our minds for over 50 years. It was first organized on April 22, 1970 as a teach-in that united Americans across the country to speak out against the ravages of the industrial age. It ushered in the EPA, the Clean Air Act and the...
