Sustainable living made easy
wendyj 
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
Take a look in your trash can and you’ll likely find that food packaging makes up a large portion of your weekly garbage. This shouldn’t be surprising! The other day, I walked into a traditional grocery store and just about fainted when I saw some of the packaging being used for produce – cucumbers shrink-wrapped in plastic? Really? Grocery … Read more
At the start of the New Year, I finally caved and watched “Cowspiracy,” a documentary that delves into the environmental impacts of raising and consuming animals – particularly cows and poultry (AKA beef and chicken). To be perfectly honest, I had been avoiding watching the film for a while. Why? Because I knew that if I opened … Read more
Buying ethically-made gifts is a natural way to demonstrate your values for fair trade and artisan made goods during the Christmas holidays. This Zero Waste gift guide features some my very favorite ethical brands who are wholly committed to giving back through artisan craftsmanship and environmental responsibility. Enjoy! – For Her – 1. Soft Diamond Hoop Earrings | … Read more
Although our kids may disagree, it is possible to have too many toys! If you’ve found your child’s toy box is overflowing with toys that haven’t been touched in weeks, months, or even years, you might be thinking of a clear out. But put away that trash can! While it may be tempting to get … Read more