While marketed by ‘green’ brands as water-soluble and biodegradable, the truth is that pod casings are made of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) , which is a petroleum-derivative that poses serious concerns for aquatic systems, septic tanks, and overall human health when it enters our drains.

This former molecular biologist is serious about sustainable living, and is making a big impact in our small village of Corrales.

Turns out that the ‘natural’ personal care brand Tom's of Maine is currently at the center of a class action lawsuit. Filed in 2023, the lawsuit alleges that the company misled consumers (and continues to mislead them) with false claims about the recyclability of its toothpaste tubes.