Waste is getting way out of hand. Urban areas alone send over 2 billion tons to landfills annually, 25-50% of which could be composted instead, like the 76% of food waste we throw away. Composting could annually eliminate 475 pounds of waste per person making it a game-changer for reducing landfill waste. Even in the…
Let me clarify something before I begin… I’m not completely waste free. I’m going towards a zero waste lifestyle, and I’m headed in the right direction, but I still have a long way to go! But even in the small amount of progress I’ve made so far, I’ve realized that there are a ton of…
One of the most wasteful rooms in the house is the kitchen. A lot of things contribute to the waste that the kitchen generates – plastic packaging, cutlery and other utensils, food that has gone bad. So in this article, we’re sharing a few tips on how to minimize kitchen waste. If you follow these…
When I say shampoo, what do you picture? Is it some sort of liquid or bottle? If so, let me introduce you to conditioner and shampoo bars. Reader, meet hair care bars. Hair care bars, meet Reader! This could be a life-changing introduction right here. Read on to find out why you should be using…
So when you first start chasing after that zero waste lifestyle (good for you!), you might notice that there are a LOT of options and choices to make. It can be kind of overwhelming. But I’m here to make everything easier! Well, I’ll at least guide you through the zero waste food storage part. In…
Whether you’re going to be flying soon or your planning a zero waste road trip, it’s a great idea to reduce your waste when you travel and shoot for zero waste travel instead. It takes some planning to do zero waste traveling, but it’s so worth it! You’ll be doing something good for the environment…
Smudging, or burning dried herbs, is a ritual that has been around for centuries. It’s not just for hippies either- read on to find out how to smudge and why you should try burning smudge sticks in your house today! Here you’ll find everything you need to know about smudging, including benefits, what you need…
If you want to have a zero waste home, learning how to buy in bulk and reduce waste while shopping is a must. Food can cause a ton of waste since we’ve all got to eat! Here are some tips on how to do zero waste shopping– what to bring, the benefits of bulk shopping,…
If you’re a woman and you bleed, congratulations! You drew the short stick! Honestly though, women already have plenty to deal with in life… We don’t need to add toxins, waste, and extra expenses on top of shark week. That’s why I decided to pursue a zero waste period! Read on to find out the…