Sustainable living made easy
wendyj 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
We often pay attention to how sustainable our food, skincare, and makeup products are, but how often do you consider where your jewelry comes from? Finding ethically made jewelry which has been made from sustainably sourced materials can be difficult, but the market is certainly growing, as increasing numbers of people start to consider their … Read more
Just how important is it to choose sustainable furniture brands? More important than you realize. Just this year, there have been over 250 billion USD spent on furniture globally. This equates to thousands of acres of forests being destroyed for materials and huge amounts of PVC and cotton being produced, all having a detrimental impact … Read more
It’s often difficult to find beauty and hygiene products that are safe for both the environment and to apply to your skin. The aerosols we have been using for decades just don’t cut it anymore. They are bad for the ozone layer and for your body. Unfortunately, seeking out zero waste natural deodorant is no … Read more
If you’re an eco-conscious person, you’ve probably never thrown trash into the sea. You’ve probably never even left trash lying on the beach. So you might be wondering – how does trash get in the ocean? Are that many people using the ocean as their private garbage can? Not quite. Of course, there are some … Read more
Cling Film is a great tool to help reduce food waste. It sticks to pretty much any material (including itself), keeping leftovers fresh and making open products last longer. It’s a popular product, worth almost $1 billion, with one study finding that almost a quarter of American households go through at least one roll once … Read more