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We have the deets! To donate your holiday pumpkins We have the deets! To donate your holiday pumpkins, you can either come meet us when we'll be there Sunday Nov. 1 at @wyldecenter in Decatur, GA anytime between 11a-4p OR drop off anytime at your convenience between Nov 1-Nov 15 (our bins will be to the right of the driveway). ⁣ In case you missed my last post, my friends @blackinthegarden, @brother.earthh and I started a new organization called Compost Society, dedicated to "Getting Rid Of Waste and Encouraging Regenerative Sustainability" (G.R.O.W.E.R.S). Our first project is collecting your used pumpkins to turn them into compost!⁣ ⁣ Thank you to everyone who shared my post yesterday. We're so excited about this first project 🌿 Be sure to follow @compostsociety to join our movement and learn more regenerative sustainability tips.
I DID A THING! I started an organization to preven I DID A THING! I started an organization to prevent food waste, starting with pumpkins! 🤗⁣ ⁣ ♻️ Every year millions of pumpkins get tossed in the trash after Halloween and Thanksgiving. So my friends @blackinthegarden, @brother.earthh, and I came up with an initiative to rescue your pumpkins and turn them into compost.⁣ ⁣ 🌎 This year we're starting locally in Atlanta! The @wyldecenter heard our idea and didn't think we were crazy. Instead, they amazingly agreed to partner with us on our first project as our drop-off location!⁣ ⁣ 🎃 If you live in or know anyone in Atlanta, come through and donate your pumpkins to our collection bins during the month of November! More details on times/dates coming soon, so stay tuned!⁣ ⁣ 🌿 In the meantime, follow our organization's new page @compostsociety for sustainability tips and news about our latest projects 🥳
When my kid asks me where I was and what I did dur When my kid asks me where I was and what I did during the fight to protect the planet, I want him to be proud of my answer.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I'm a climate v🌎ter for my earth, my community, and my family's future. Thanks @climatepower2020 for making this video 💚⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ How many of you tuned in for the final showdown last night? What did you think?
Basement Update 02: Welcome to my new office! Supp Basement Update 02: Welcome to my new office! Support Black Artists 🖤⁣ ⁣ ✦ Artwork upper left corner: "Know Your Worth Then Add Tax" by @godlygorgeous⁣ ⁣ ✦ Artwork bottom right corner: "Don't Quit" (also says "Do It") by @godlygorgeous⁣ ⁣ ✦ T-shirt: "Blk Lvs Mtr" by @freeibii⁣ ⁣ ✦ Magazine: I actually bought this in 2011 while traveling the UK! It's the "Escapism Issue" of @fabafricanblack.⁣ ⁣ This is the FIRST time I ever decorated an office space. Even in corporate, I never decorated my cubicles. But when we decided to finish our basement and move my office down here - I knew I wanted to make it special.⁣ ⁣ And when baby is born, now I have a zen space to work 👶🏽🧘🏽‍♀️⁣ ⁣ Are there any Black artists, #BlackOwned home decor businesses, etc you recommend? Comment with their names!
Basement Update 01: Kitchen is finished! First thi Basement Update 01: Kitchen is finished! First thing we added was this smart fridge from @homedepot. Cuz ya know - that’s always the priority for a smart tech geek.⁣ ⁣ 🎬 I uploaded a new video giving my review of the #HomeDepotxSamsung Family Hub 5.0, so if you’re looking for a smart fridge, I got you. My latest tech review goes over my favorite apps and fridge layout.⁣ ⁣ 📱 It pairs with my phone so I can play music, listen to the news, connect to other smart devices in my home, send memos, create shopping lists, and upload family photos straight to the fridge, etc.⁣ ⁣ 👶🏽 My baby’s ultrasound pic is front and center on the smart screen, giving me a reason to smile every day.⁣ ⁣ 🌻 Now that the construction is done and appliances have been added, I can start decorating! What color scheme should I go with? #HomeDepotPartner
Eco Swap Idea 06 💡 Swap out disposable paper cu Eco Swap Idea 06 💡 Swap out disposable paper cupcake/muffin liners for reusable silicone ones!⁣ ⁣ Baking season is upon us. Halloween cupcakes, Thanksgiving muffins, Christmas sweets. Save your cash and go green with silicone liners for your baked treats.⁣ ⁣ Sure paper liners are cheap - but those coins add up over a lifetime, wasting your money, while creating landfill waste at the same time.⁣ ⁣ Why keep buying them when you can just reuse the same ones over and over. Plus they’re colorful and cute and one less thing to put on your grocery list when you’re ready to bake 👩🏽‍🍳⁣ ⁣ What other eco swaps have you made in your kitchen? #EcoSwapIdeas #SwapOutSwapIn
I see a few new faces so lemme introduce myself 👋🏽 Hey y'all hey, I'm Ashley Renne and welcome to my page.⁣ ⁣ 🌱 I'm an eco advocate, animal lover, vegan foodie and smart tech geek. I push for us all to bridge individual action with systemic change to help end animal exploitation, protect our planet, and improve our health through sustainable, plant-based lifestyle changes – especially in communities of color which tend to be disproportionately impacted by climate change and health problems.⁣ ⁣ RANDOM ISH ABOUT ME:⁣ ⁣ 1. I'm American by birth, Black & Indian by blood, and Nigerian by bae.⁣ ⁣ 2. My husband and I met on Match.com!⁣ ⁣ 3. We both love tech and built a sustainable, solar-powered smart home (watch my Smart Home Video - 🔗 in bio).⁣ ⁣ 4. Not a day goes by without one of us dishing out a corny “That’s What She Said” joke.⁣ ⁣ 5. My ethnic background is almost identical to Kamala Harris. Jamaican/Black American dad and South Indian mom. So Blindian. Or Jamindian?!⁣ ⁣ 6. I’ve only had one cold in the past 4 years since going vegan.⁣ ⁣ 7. One of my biggest dreams is to own a vegan farm and animal sanctuary.⁣ ⁣ 8. I never wanted kids but married a dude whose biggest dream was to be a dad. I finally changed my mind a year ago and now I'm almost 7 months preggo 🤰🏽⁣ ⁣ 9. My hubby swore he'd never give up meat, but changed his mind and went plant-based in January (a documentary called Game Changers inspired him).⁣ ⁣ 10. Nutrition, financial literacy, and climate change are 3 things I think should be mandatory subjects in school.⁣ ⁣ 🌿 Even if you're not passionate about sustainable or vegan living, I hope you stick around b/c I promise everyone can benefit from tips on how to live healthier and reduce their impact on the planet. Thanks to all the folks, both new and old, joining me for the ride.⁣ ⁣ 🙌🏽 YOUR TURN! Introduce yourself and tell me what would you like to learn?
In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.⁣ ⁣ Fo In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.⁣ ⁣ For years he got credit for discovering America, when credit wasn't due.⁣ ⁣ This colonizer should really be credited for staging a horrifyingly violent coup.⁣ ⁣ So now we pay homage to the real ones who were already here. Indigenous Peoples, We Celebrate YOU.⁣ ⁣ Signed,⁣ *Not A Poet But I Tried*⁣ ⁣ **********************⁣ FYI...⁣ ⁣ Doesn't it truly speak volumes that "Columbus Day" is celebrated as a federal holiday, but not Juneteenth?⁣ ⁣ 📃 Here is a list of just *some* of his crimes:⁣ ⁣ 1. Columbus documented in his own journal how he kidnapped a Carib woman to "take his pleasure with her."⁣ ⁣ 2. He allowed a crew member to publicly cut off a native's ears to shock others into submission.⁣ ⁣ 3. He enslaved thousands.⁣ ⁣ 4. Forced natives to collect gold for him or be killed.⁣ ⁣ 5. Terrorized over 50,000 natives to the point they took their own lives to avoid being captured.⁣ ⁣ This is who America spent years uplifting as a hero, rather than ackowledging him for the tyrant he was. It's time to put an end to this.⁣
Save This Vegan Blueberry Waffle Recipe 😋⁣⁣ Save This Vegan Blueberry Waffle Recipe 😋⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 📝 RECIPE:⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🧇 First, blend 1 cup of oats to make an "oat flour." Then add to the blender:⁣⁣ 🧇 1/2 cup apple sauce⁣⁣ 🧇 1/4 cup plant-based milk⁣⁣ 🧇 1 tbsp baking powder⁣⁣ 🧇 1 maple syrup⁣⁣ 🧇 1 tbsp cinnamon⁣⁣ 🧇 1 tbsp Jamaican all-spice (*or nutmeg)⁣⁣ 🧇 1 tsp cardamom (optional)⁣⁣ 🧇 1 tsp vanilla extract⁣⁣ 🧇 1 tsp lemon juice⁣⁣ 🧇 Then blend together, add some blueberries, and blend again.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🧈 Spread vegan butter (I use @FloraPlantUS because it's yummy and sustainably made - find it at Kroger) on your waffle iron and pour in your mixture. Once it's all done, top it with some vegan butter and maple syrup. Done!⁣⁣ ⁣ ENJOY! 🎉⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ #glutenfreebreakfast #glutenfreewaffles #oatwaffles #veganbreakfastideas #veganmealideas #vegan_veganfood #veganbreakfasts #vegan #blackvegan #veganiseasy #veganrecipeshare #feedfeedvegan #feedfeed #recipevideo #flourless #plantbased #sustainableliving #sustainability #plantbasedrecipe #veganbutter #veganwaffles #waffles #homemadewaffles #blueberrywaffles #pregnantvegan
Baby loves these blueberry waffles! It was #MadeWi Baby loves these blueberry waffles! It was #MadeWithFlora, a sustainable, plant-based butter brand that’s planting a tree for every follow! #ad⁣ ⁣ 🌳 Please help baby and me plant more trees by simply following @FloraPlantUS. The trees will be planted throughout state parks in Florida. Following them is an easy way to contribute to a sustainable cause!⁣ ⁣ 🧈 And if you’re looking for an eco-friendly vegan butter that can be substituted 1:1 in butter recipes, switch to Flora. It’s non-GMO, completely dairy-free, and wrapped in 100% sustainable paper packaging (that comes from a renewable resource). It’s also delicious and contains no artificial preservatives or flavors. Available at @KrogerCo!⁣ ⁣ 🌎 To make the biggest impact in sustainability, it can’t just be us doing the work. The brands we spend our dollars on need to do their part in making progressive changes to their products. We need more companies like Flora making it easier for us folks to be more sustainable.⁣ ⁣ 👩🏽‍🍳 Check back in on Saturday morning for the RECIPE VIDEO on how to make these delicious waffles out of OATS!
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Ashley Renne

Live an adventurously green life

Green living isn’t as hard as you think! Here are my tips, resources, guides, and recommendations for transitioning to an eco-friendly lifestyle.

Category: Green Living

Posted on 19 Nov 201919 Nov 2019
Sustainable Fashion Diary – Cleveland Ohio

Beauty & Style, Blog, Green Living, Vegan Fashion

Sustainable Fashion Diary – Cleveland Ohio

Renting clothing is one of my favorite sustainable approaches to fashion. Here’s what I rented during my Cleveland vacation. 

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Posted on 14 Nov 201914 Nov 2019
10 Ways to Create a Sustainable Organic Garden

Blog, Green Living

10 Ways to Create a Sustainable Organic Garden

How do you grow a garden filled with flowers, fruits, and vegetables that’s organic, sustainable, and eco-friendly? Here are 10 ways to create an eco garden. 

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Posted on 24 Jul 20175 Jan 2019
We Bought a Tesla Model S: Our First Electric Car!

Blog, Green Living, Smart Tech, Tesla Adventures

We Bought a Tesla Model S: Our First Electric Car!

Before I get into the good ole’ Tesla Model S news, let me just give some brief background about how I got to this point. I’ve been on a journey to live my greenest life ever since a couple years ago when I woke up and started noticing how much damage is being done to

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Posted on 11 Jul 20175 Jan 2019
5 Tesla Model S Features That Excite Me

Blog, Green Living, Smart Tech, Tesla Adventures

5 Tesla Model S Features That Excite Me

As a sustainable travel and lifestyle blogger, I’ve been dying to own an electric car. Personally, my interest piqued last fall when I drove the Ford Fusion Energi, a hybrid vehicle, during a road trip from NYC to the Berkshires. Fast forward to 2017. That interest was finally starting to manifest into a serious consideration.

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