I just moved across the country three times in one summer (long story), so I got lots of practice figuring out how to do a zero waste move. Here are some tips I wrote down so that I can remember to use them again for my next move. These suggestions not only helped reduce the…
1. Paper Coffee Cups Unfun fact: Most paper coffee cups are lined with a plastic called polyethelene, which makes them difficult to recycle or compost. And when they’re exposed to hot liquid for a certain amount of time, they release plastic particles, harmful ions, and heavy metals into your drink. Zero Waste Hack: Bring a…
Even if you’ve settled into a dependable zero waste routine at home, a lot of zero waste habits can be hard to keep up when you’re traveling. Here are some suggestions of what to keep in mind as you are planning a trip, packing for the trip, and actually going on the trip itself. Happy…
Being zero waste and living on a budget, thankfully, go hand-in-hand. Buying in bulk, traveling with your own container, cooking at home instead of eating out, reusing, repairing, and buying used all have the added benefit of saving money! Here are some tips to help you keep saving: In general, the best way to save…
It couldn’t be easier to make! Mix together and keep in a small jar. How To Use Dip your toothbrush head in your new toothpaste and off you go! Go Deeper In a randomized, blinded, parallel-group clinical study toothpaste containing baking soda was found to be more than twice as effective as triclosan toothpaste (another…
This post contains what may be the most important zero-waste knowledge. Why? Because composting is the single most impactful zero waste habit you can adopt to reduce your emissions. Composting food scraps, yard clippings, and other organic materials is a way of controlling decomposition so that instead of emitting harmful gasses, the result is a…
Valentine’s Day is a time to show the special people in your life how much you care, but it’s also a day that creates a ton of waste. Here are some Valentine’s Day ideas without the trash: Cards and Flowers Zero Waste Gifts Romantic Experiences
First of all, congratulations for making it to this webpage and reading this blog! By that choice alone, you have begun the first step in going zero waste: thinking about it. You may already be on your way to a zero waste lifestyle, but it is understandable if you’re not fully sold on the idea…
What is the minimal set of items that can maximize your preparedness for a zero-waste day? It feels so good when I make a purchase or order food and have the perfect zero waste solution at my fingertips. “Do you need a bag for that?” Oh no thank you, I have one right here! “Can…
Happy holidays zero wasters! This is a great time of year to consider zero waste wrapping options—they’re beautiful, personalizable, and better for the environment! Why does this matter? Thousands of trees are cut down each year to make wrapping paper. And a lot of wrapping isn’t recyclable because it’s lined with plastic. What can you…
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