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Before 2020, face masks were largely a thing of doctors and health professionals. Now, they’re a way of life for people around the world, and it doesn’t look like they’re going away any time soon. There’s been a lot of misinformation and confusion about face masks from the beginning. Should we be wearing them or … Read more
Many of us have come to rely on the convenience of baby wipes. It’s so easy to use them for quick clean-ups and disposals that we barely stop and think of the waste that’s being created when we do so. Making the change to eco-friendly wipes is an easy zero waste swap that we can … Read more
Earlier today I shared with you my perspective on the intersection between beauty and the zero waste lifestyle. I am a firm believer that no woman should need to sacrifice her health and wellbeing to enjoy makeup! We are lucky to live in an age in which consumers are ‘waking up’ to the importance of staying … Read more
A few days ago, I announced that I was making the transition from conventional, chemical-laden makeups to Zero Waste alternatives. Today, I’ll be introducing you to one of my favorite DIYs: Zero Waste Powder Foundation! As a girl who likes to keep a clear complexion, finding a Zero Waste foundation solution to replace my old products has … Read more
Remember how nice it is to curl up with a book? Even when it’s possible to find all of the information you need on blogs, books (or their e-book counterparts) sometimes offer a more organized roadmap to a zero waste lifestyle. It would take months to read every book written about zero waste living, but … Read more
The fashion industry is one of the worst offenders when it comes to damaging our environment. But, the good news is that individuals can make an impact and reduce the negative effect they have on the environment by making better choices when it comes to shopping for and maintaining their clothing. Here are some simple steps … Read more
When filling out your wardrobe, look to ethically made men’s clothing for pieces that will keep you cozy – both physically and karmically – for years to come. Fall. My favorite time of year. It’s getting cold outside, the leaves are browning and falling off, and it’s time to start pulling out your coziest sweaters … Read more
A cup of tea can satisfy us, hydrate us, and wake us up, but our morning cuppa may also be delivering billions of microplastics into our bodies and causing environmental damage to our planet. Unlike zero waste tea bags (more on those later), many mainstream teabags contain plastic, and many more manufacturers wrap their boxes … Read more
Paper is a fixture of our modern lives, but at what cost? Read on to discover why paper use is about more than deforestation and what you can do to reduce your paper use. Did you know that preventing the creation of just one ton of typical office paper can save approximately 24 mature trees? Paper use is one … Read more
Oh my goodness, people. This move is finally starting to feel real! Just a few weeks ago, making the move to Oregon sounded like a far off event. Now, it’s right around the corner. As someone who is hyper-aware of the environmental effects of making a cross-country move, the impact of it all has really been … Read more