44 percent of junk mail goes to the landfill unopened. Junk mail was the bane of my zero waste journey for a long time. No matter how many times I opted to go “paperless” it just kept coming! And if you’re living zero waste and choose to count recycling as waste (like we do) then…
Earth Day is right around the corner and it’s the perfect time to give the zero waste lifestyle a try. We’ve put together a guide to help you through the day and some tips on how to prepare (after the guide). Enjoy and remember to pledge to go zero waste for Earth Day! [tcb-script async=””…
Did you know you can make your own cleaning products? Vinegar and baking soda can be used to clean almost anything! Check out our pinterest page linked below for basic recipes from dish soap to laundry detergent. Most cleaning supplies like brooms can also be found used at thrift stores or you can join a…
Some people don’t care about clothing at all and can wear the same thing everyday without batting an eye, while others live for fashion and find clothes to be a form of creative expression. Either way, the simplest solution for a zero waste lifestyle is to buy used clothing. You’ll save money and avoid all…
The simplest place to eat zero waste is at buffet settings at food co-ops or restaurants, however with proper preparation you can eat anywhere and produce little to no waste! Step one is to take a look around at the other customers and see what types of waste you might encounter. Are there paper placemats?…
The Rules: 1. Don’t Make Waste This one is pretty simple, for your zero waste day you’re going to avoid buying new things and creating trash (and that includes recycling — more on that below)! So that means bringing your coffee cup and water bottle, making sure you ask for your drink without a straw,…
Source: https://climateone.org/audio/net-zero-living TRANSCRIPT: Announcer: How much would you have to change your lifestyle in order to cut the amount of trash you produce to zero? Samuel McMullen is a student at the University of Michigan who embarked on a one-year journey to do just that. Samuel is the co-founder of Live Zero Waste, an environmental…
If you ever use pumpkin or squash when you cook you need to know this simple trick to turn your compost into a tasty snack! More… This is the simpl
Sourdough is the natural choice for zero waste bread-baking. All it takes is flour, salt, and water, and you get a beautiful crusty loaf for a fraction of the cost of buying bread. But how on earth do you make a sourdough starter? 20 Second Summary Mix flour and water in a glass container (equal…
Diving into my one week zero waste pledge – an empowering invitation to recreate my relationship with the stuff in my life has been a surprisingly heartwarming experience. I thought (okay, feared) it would be like going on a diet (eesh), but instead the effects have been a deep and nurturing inner-quieting and alignment that…
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