Hello Zero Wasters, our “Waste Less and Be Green in 2015” journey has come to an end. Have you learned any valuable tips and tricks for reducing your waste? I hope so! I’ve learned that a lot more people are interested in making a positive impact on the Earth than I thought. I’ve met incredible […]
The Holiday travel season is right around the corner. Families are busy finishing up shopping, securing motel reservations and getting excited to see loved ones. All that travel does have a significant impact on the Earth. Fortunately there are some easy ways to reduce our impact and have the trip we desire. Last year we […]
According to the EPA waste increases by nearly 25% between Thanksgiving and New Years- accounting for a million tons per week of additional garbage. Let that sink in a little bit- one MILLION tons per week!!! Most of this is wrapping, bows, boxes, gift bags, etc. YIKES!!!!!!!!! Unfortunately most gift wrap cannot be recycled- only […]
Growing up my Mom always had her Christmas shopping done by Thanksgiving! I try my best to do the same so I can avoid any last minute stress of finding the perfect gift. Gift ideas get difficult the more concerned you become about sustainability, I’ve come up with a few ideas I hope you’ll love! – […]
Fall is my favorite season. I love the crisp smell in the air, pumpkins, apple cider and cool clear nights. I also love crunching leaves. I mean really, really love crunching leaves! I will go out of my way to crunch a good leaf 🙂 It makes me SO sad to see leaves shoved into […]
Halloween is right around the corner. My son starts planning his costume for the next year on Halloween! We usually go through dozens of ideas before deciding on something right before Halloween. It is so fun to watch kids get dressed up and tap into their imaginations. Costumes, however, can be super expensive. This year […]
Halloween is coming soon! This is a tough holiday for individuals with food allergies and sensitivities. It can also be tricky for Zero Wasters with all the food wrappers! Thankfully the Teal Pumpkin Project launched last year and is gaining popularity- This project was created by a mom who has a child with food […]
Farmers markets, grocery stores and roadside stands are all full of pumpkins this year! Did you know there are over 30 different varieties of pumpkins?? Pumpkin is super nutritious, stores well long term and is really a classic flavor of fall. Pumpkin puree is extremely easy to make, is Zero Waste and allows you to […]
Last month we looked at ways to clear out our closets and keep clothing out of the landfill. Now that you have a clean, organized closet you’ll want to take extra good care of your clothes. Your clothes will last longer if you wash less often and wash on cold. Levi’s recently came out and […]
One of the most common questions I get is about cleaning products. It can be hard to understand and decipher claims, greenwashing and all the options out there! In an era with no regulations on the word “natural” it is hard to determine fact from fiction. One of the most simple options is baking soda and […]
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