Category Archives: Eco-Challenges

Restricting Beyond Veganism (Day 20)

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Sky Trombly

I used to sneer at those who restricted their diets beyond veganism. Especially those who are not gluten-intolerant but avoided gluten. I mean, no bread? Blasphemy! I not only thought they did a disservice to veganism by muddying the waters … Continue reading →

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Tackling My Kitchen (Day 19)

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Sky Trombly

My kitchen is a disaster area! Sure, it can look neat, but this is all to lull the unsuspecting into a false sense of security. The thing is, all the processes that have to go on in there to turn … Continue reading →

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Vegan Meal Planning (Day 18)

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Sky Trombly

When I’m factoring in personal preferences, ethics and traditions, allergies and intolerances to food, and random pregnancy food aversions and cravings, for 4.5 people, things can get really complicated really fast. While we were sick last week, I must have … Continue reading →

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“Fake” vs. “Natural” Products (Day 17)

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Sky Trombly

I’m as susceptible to green washing as they come and I believe words have power. I mean, I’m a sustainability writer. I remember once when one of the major soda companies came out with a Sierra Mist (or was it … Continue reading →

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Going Vegan: One Step at a Time (Day 15)

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Sky Trombly

I read some excellent nutrition wisdom recently. It was from Vegan Pregnancy: Survival Guide by Sayward Rebhal and the author was speaking about making healthful choices while pregnant, but I think this wisdom has value from a new vegan’s perspective … Continue reading →

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Sick & Vegan (Day 13)

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Sky Trombly

Firstly, I should say that it is not good advocacy to be a sick vegan. This is why I try to stay away from becoming a “junk food vegan” even if “the animals don’t care what I eat as long … Continue reading →

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My Vegan Closet (Day 11)

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Sky Trombly

My closet doesn’t exactly scream “Vegan!” Other things might be obvious first. “Sparse” or “colorblind” might come to mind. The thing is, I’ve been thinking a lot about clothes over the past year and from many different angles. (1) I’ve … Continue reading →

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My “To-Go” Kit (Revisited)

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Sky Trombly

Last year, I was quite excited over creating a zero waste “to-go” kit. I’ll include pictures here: It seemed quite classy, in my opinion, and I was impressed with myself. However, reality has sunk in. I’m not in college anymore … Continue reading →

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My “Vegan” Family (Day 9)

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Sky Trombly

In the early days of dating my now-husband, I came down sick after finally completing an important end of term paper. He asked how I felt and offered to make me some homemade chicken noodle soup and then deliver it … Continue reading →

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Veganism & Religion (Day 8)

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Sky Trombly

Talk Walking isn’t about religion because I feel it transcends divisive categories. I want this blog to be for everyone who is interested in living consciously and close to the Earth. That said, I felt it important to discuss how … Continue reading →

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