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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Zero Waste Ice Tea Recipe
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Zero Waste Local Travel Tips
Do you love to travel? I am obsessed with travel! I love road trips, exploring a new area, and exotic adventures abroad. As I learn more about waste I am making it my mission to travel more sustainably. And over the last month I have really been focused on zero waste traveling on a local scale. I define […]
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 […]
My month of waste free grocery shopping
I set a challenge for myself to grocery shop waste free for the month of February. For the last 28 days I have tried to purchase all of my groceries totally unpackaged while also incorporating new shopping techniques, like shopping the bulk aisle, bringing my own cloth bags for breads and grains, and bringing my own jars […]