Saving the World in Your Own Neighborhood

By Hannah Minasian ’23 & Elliana Miller ’24

“Be the change you want to see in the world”- Unknown. Such a memorable quote but seemingly so hard to execute. What if we told you there was a way? As temperatures continue to rise worldwide, conserving the world’s natural resources has been on high alert and remains a process in the making. With new measures now put in place, reusable items have started to make their way into light and show how everyday people can contribute to the fight against global warming. In a perfect world, everyone would be able to purchase and access plastic free—preferably biodegradable—products easily. Unfortunately, this isn’t very realistic as most people depend on products from large corporations that are often unwilling to change. But if these eco-friendly products were available in your own neighborhood, wouldn’t most people choose that option? 

Unpacked Living is a small business store that sells and promotes an earth-friendly, low-waste, and plastic-free lifestyle. With locations in Beverly and Danvers, the store is run by owner and founder Sabrina Auclair and her team of hardworking staff. Located downtown in both cities, the store is accessible easily to anyone walking or driving by on a daily basis. The store, though catered toward millennials, has options for ages and genders of all kinds. Items range from bathroom and beauty products to cleaning, kitchen, and party supplies. With students getting 8% off any and all products in both stores, the advantages are amazing. 

If you want to start your plastic-free journey but don’t know where to start, here are a few easy items you can start purchasing!

• Reusable metal straws
• Bottle-free shampoo and conditioner bars
• Reusable silicone bags + multi-use net bags
• Bamboo toothbrushes + toothpaste palettes 
• Makeup and hair brushes

For more information about how you can contribute or if you have any questions, stop by Unpacked Living online or in person! Locations and social media down below!