Zero Waste Shower Curtain Options for a Healthier Home

While shower curtains are found in many households around the world, according to the Center for Health, Environment & Justice, some of them are quietly releasing chemicals into the air that could be harmful to our health. Shower curtains that contain PVC have been found to release over 100 different volatile organic compounds into the … Read more

How to go Zero Waste on a Budget

If you’ve ever felt discouraged by the cost of being zero waste, you’re not alone. An Instagram-worthy life of beautiful bulk food, DIY projects, and natural materials is not always easy on the wallet.  Whether you’re a student, a parent, or just someone who wants to be economical, there are ways to both avoid waste … Read more

Ethical & Sustainable Jewelry Brands to Support in 2022

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

How to Find Local Zero Waste Grocery Resources

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

10 Reasons to Eat Less Meat (Or None At All)

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

Your 2016 Ethical Gift Guide

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