It’s summer and temperatures are climbing. With COVID-19 causing limitations in socialization and venturing out to bars and restaurants is a risk I am choosing not to take, I am indulging in a sweet summer drink that I can enjoy on my patio with my husband. Ice tea is a wonderful summer drink. It is […]
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Zero Waste Tips For Staying Sane During Social Quarantine
This is a very trying time. We are learning new things every day to keep us safe from the Coronavirus, which means that we are rushing to keep up with new recommendations and safety measure to implement (we were told not to wear masks, now we are being told to wear masks…). We are constantly […]
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 […]
How to Reduce Your Waste in College
I started down the zero waste path in February 2017, long after I completed my studies in undergrad and graduate school. Throughout this journey, I have been contacted by lots of college students with questions about low waste or zero waste living while being a student. I understand the challenge of being a monetarily-challenged college […]
Zero Waste Naan
Store bought breads often come in plastic packaging. In Minneapolis, I have yet to find a place where I can purchase pita or naan package-free. So I’ve been experimenting and I’m excited to share this delicious naan recipe with this community. The naan is soft, chewy, and sooooo yummy. I like to use it as […]
Moving towards a zero waste bathroom
I am slowly making my way through each room in my house, doing everything I can to make each room be more sustainable by eliminating potential waste. For some reason, I have been avoiding doing this to my bathroom. I think I am scared. I am scared that I will need to start making all […]
A Zero Waste Mother’s Day
I will let you on a secret here. I am blessed with not only a wonderful Mother but also a wonderful Mother-In-Law. How did I get so lucky as to have these two awesome and powerful women in my life? I owe a lot to each of them. I want to make their Mother’s Day […]
Zero Waste Yogurt in the Crockpot
When I started my zero waste grocery shopping challenge back in February, I challenged myself to go totally package-free for the entire month. My goal was to contribute nothing to my trashcan or my recycling bin. Once the challenge had been completed (watch my YouTube video about my experience here) I didn’t want to return to my […]
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 […]
Zero Waste Overnight Travel Tips
If you are anything like me, you love to travel and want to do it sustainably. Often overnight travel requires car rides and flights, two modes of transportation the emit greenhouse gases into our atmosphere and are major contributors to climate change. But thanks to improvements in technology, global travel has become more “green” than […]