Kaizen with Krystal

*drum roll* Get ready toooo….hang dry!!! A super strange topic to blog about, but I wanted to write about my new kaizen habit of air drying my laundry.  The level of my excitement of using a drying rack and stainless steel hangers for the first time for the rest of my life (or so I sincerely hope) was unreal. I know. It’s weird to feel giddy about using these, but I was so ready to extend my sustainable lifestyle from the kitchen to the laundry room. Being more sustainable seems to be synonymous with doing manual labor apparently! HEAT: BAD FOR PLASTIC, HAIR, & CLOTHES We all heard at some point that heat shrinks our clothes, as well as drives up the gas and electric bill. I also live in an apartment complex so sharing washer and dryer machines with other residents isn’t ideal, however, it’s much better than having to go to a laundromat. If your machine is like mine,   you’re limited on options. You can’t select the drying time, the temperature at which to dry,...

PLASTIC = OMNIPRESENT  Plastic oozes and seeps into every aspect of our lives. Without us even knowing, plastic has evolved into an omnipotent force. For the sake of convenience, plastic brazenly takes the prize. Single-use plastics find forever homes nestled in our backyards, parks, and beaches. Plastic-bottled beverages quench our thirst; ignore the chemicals ingested with every sip. What is the price we pay for convenience? Truly?  Our personal health and the world’s well-being.  Plastic contains chemicals that interferes with our bodies’ ability to regulate hormones.   Bisphenol A, dioxins, and phthalates are some common endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in ordinary, household plastics. Studies show exposure to certain phthalates (found in food packaging and children’s toys) are linked to higher instances of ADHD-related behaviors. These chemicals leach their way into our digestive systems and increase the risk of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, i...