Sweet Truths: Cutting Through Greenwashing in Sustainability

The Secret Life of a Plastic Honey Jar: From Sweetness to Sea Toxins
The Secret Life of a Plastic Honey Jar: From Sweetness to Sea Toxins
That plastic honey jar on your kitchen shelf isn’t as innocent as it looks. In fact, it might be the dirtiest little container you never thought twice about. Here’s what... Read more...
Founder’s Thoughts of the Week: 100% Grit, Zero Plastic
Founder’s Thoughts of the Week: 100% Grit, Zero Plastic
When your back’s against the wall, you stop playing nice and start getting real. From Uber Eats to I Am Hot Honey, this week I reflect on failure, fire, and... Read more...
Manuka Honey: The MGO Myth, Industry Decline, and Why It’s Time to Innovate
Manuka Honey: The MGO Myth, Industry Decline, and Why It’s Time to Innovate
The MGO Myth is Melting. The Manuka industry is stuck—overpriced, outdated, and wrapped in plastic hypocrisy. It’s time for a Manuka revolution fuelled by flavor, sustainability, and real innovation. 🔥... Read more...
Beeswax vs. Plastic: The Truth About Food Safety and Sustainability
Beeswax vs. Plastic: The Truth About Food Safety and Sustainability
Plastic lasts centuries. Beeswax is natural, biodegradable, and safer. Our FDA-compliant, lab-tested beeswax packaging turns waste into sustainability. Time to rethink packaging. Read more...
Founder’s Thoughts
Founder’s Thoughts
Founder’s Thoughts: Week One of Building I Am Hot Honey They told me to soften my edges. I sharpened them instead. Launching I Am Hot Honey isn’t just about selling... Read more...
Collagen – Types, Greenwashing, and Choosing Ethical Sources
Collagen – Types, Greenwashing, and Choosing Ethical Sources
Not all collagen is created equal—nor is it as ‘sustainable’ as some brands claim. From the rise of marine and bovine collagen to the greenwashing behind ‘plant-based collagen,’ it’s time... Read more...
The Buzz About Bees: Why They Matter and How to Avoid Honey Greenwashing
The Buzz About Bees: Why They Matter and How to Avoid Honey Greenwashing
Bees are the backbone of our food system, but their populations are in crisis—and big honey brands aren’t helping. While real beekeepers fight for sustainability, corporations slap on ‘eco-friendly’ labels... Read more...
Glass vs. Plastic Packaging: Carbon Footprint, Recycling, and Sustainability
Glass vs. Plastic Packaging: Carbon Footprint, Recycling, and Sustainability
Choosing Eco-Conscious Packaging: The Path Forward The comparison of glass and plastic packaging shows that no single material is perfect. Read more...