March 2025

Big businesses and global superpowers do more harm than any single individual ever could. While that may make you feel at a loss, as if your eco-friendly habits have no impact whatsoever, there is hope! Have confidence in the butterfly effect; the more that you as an individual adjust your daily habits and learn how […]

Welcome, and thanks for stopping by! I’m Helena Van Brande, the founder of This Green Lifestyle. I started this website in an effort to consolidate tips for green living, from composting at home to recycling old clothes. I earned my BA in comparative literature, creative writing, and environmental studies at Princeton University, where I honed […]