Sustainable living made easy
wendyj 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
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
During the holiday gifting season, there is no question that online shopping is king. I mean, is there anything more convenient than Amazon Prime? For a family that’s spread out all over the country, buying and shipping Christmas gifts through online shopping services can save a pretty penny. Unfortunately, if you’re on the “save the planet” bandwagon, it … Read more
Last week, Josh and I finally took the plunge into Zero Waste bulk shopping! Just like your average Americans, we’ve always tended to buy food in excess – often a few times a week simply for the sake of eating just what we want to eat in any given moment. Josh is craving spaghetti and meatballs? I … Read more
Taking reusable, cloth bags to the store is a wonderful way to avoid sending plastic to the landfill. But what about when you get all that delicious food home? How do you keep it from spoiling without plastic? Today, we’re tackling zero waste food storage – something I’ve been learning a lot about this summer! I have a … Read more
Tools for eco-friendly hair care have been around almost as long as tools themselves. Archaeologists have unearthed combs, brushes, and even curling tongs (!) from ancient Egypt and other early civilizations. Over the years, hair brushes have risen to popularity due to their detangling and styling abilities, but unlike the first hair brushes, they’ve become … Read more
When Josh and I decided to take the plunge and try Zero Waste, the very first thing we did was put together a bulk grocery shopping kit. We realized very early on just how much waste is tragically created in the packaging of foods – shrink-wrapped cucumbers, meat bundled up in styrofoam and plastic wrap. … Read more