Sustainable living made easy
wendyj Since going zero waste, many people have asked me: Why do I need to go zero waste when we can recycle instead? Theoretically, if recycling were a perfect, circular system (i.e. a system that allowed us to re-make things forever and ever without any waste byproduct) they would be right. Unfortunately that’s not the case. The … Read more
There are few things I love more than sitting down with a pile of rejected materials and turning them into something beautiful. Remember those collages you made out of outdated magazines as a kid in grade school? Well, that’s what we’re making today! Over the past few months, I’ve been collecting all sorts of pretty … Read more
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! And friends, I am SO excited. I’ve been brainstorming various ways to decorate my own table for the holiday for weeks. Poking around on Pinterest, I’ve found it pretty overwhelming to sort through all the many decorating options online. Very few are “Zero Waste approved” if you want to call it … Read more
Last weekend, Josh and I buckled down to spring clean our entire house in one day. You can read about that entire experience right here. Along the way, I tested a new trick to keep our home smelling fresh that I think you’ll really like! How I Keep Our Home Smelling Fresh (Even with Pets) … Read more
Sinking funds are a simple way to save money for out-of-the-ordinary purchases. Read on to see how a sinking fund can improve your zero waste experience! Back in 2014, I was fortunate to participate in Financial Peace University: a wonderful financial coaching seminar taught by Dave Ramsey. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to gain control … Read more
If there is one concept that has been foundational to my Zero Waste journey it’s this: you need far less stuff than you think. That’s right. It’s decluttering time! Now, I wouldn’t call myself a minimalist by any stretch of the word (at least not yet), but I have certainly learned the value of “lightening the load.” Clearing away the things … Read more
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! It’s gratitude day. This afternoon, I am enjoying Thanksgiving dinner with my aunt’s family and a few of my wonderful cousins in the lovely Colorado mountain town of Windsor. When Josh and I moved to Cheyenne, we knew instantly how totally lucky we were to live near family; it’s seriously such a treat! … Read more
When Josh and I went zero waste, one of the first things to go was bottled countertop cleaner. I’ve always been wary of the stuff – the chemical ingredients list is, like, 200 items long – so it wasn’t hard to let go of. But finding a zero waste option wasn’t nearly as easy as I expected … Read more
Between plastic buckets, single use mopping pads, and chemical-filled disinfectants, your mopping routine can have quite the impact on the environment. If you’re looking to go zero waste or just lessen your impact on the world, adopting a zero waste mopping routine can be a good way to start. Here’s all you need to know … Read more
Vegetarian vs. vegan vs. plant-based. How do you tell which is which? The nuances may seem subtle to many, but to people who practice these lifestyles, the differences matter a great deal. Here’s the breakdown. The subtle differences between vegetarian, vegan, and plant-based diets have been a source of confusion for years. As a person eating a plant-based diet the majority of … Read more