Do you know that plastics don’t fully breakdown? Over time, plastics become smaller and smaller in size until pieces about the size of a sesame seed are labeled “microplastics”. Microplastics can come from larger plastic pieces, plastic in our synthetic clothing, and other sources. These microplastics are so small that they easily pass through water filtration […]
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How I Created a Low Waste Nursery
When I found out I was pregnant, I immediately started dreaming about the nursery. I knew it would set me up for success to create a special and tranquil space for the baby and I to bond in. I went on Pinterest and searched for inspirational photos that could help guide me in creating a […]
The Zero Waste Kitchen
The kitchen is an essential part of my life. My husband and I chat in the kitchen, cook in the kitchen, dance in the kitchen, play air guitar in the kitchen…it’s pretty much the nexus to our household universe. So it became evident very quickly that on our journey to a zero waste lifestyle it […]
12 Months to Becoming a Zero Waste Home
For the month of February I set a goal for myself to grocery shop waste free. When heading out to do my Sunday grocery shopping, I brought cloth bags for dried goods, mesh bags for produce, and jars for things like liquid sweeteners and spices. I also adjusted what I was purchasing so that items were package […]
A Zero Waste Valentines Day
I love my husband. He is sweet, kind, thoughtful, attentive, and very good looking. Over the five years we have been together he has become an excellent gift giver. He has bought and made me items that I love. He is pretty much the best. Now that we are transitioning to a zero waste lifestyle, I […]