The new year is here and that means setting goals, resolutions, and action plans. You may already have yours picked out or maybe you’re still figuring out what to choose. Either way, consider adding a few of these 12 sustainable living skills to your list! Composting Composting isn’t as difficult as it may seem. After[…]
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Non Toy Gift Ideas for Kids
Did you know 26.8 million toys are thrown away each year? Australia alone spends over $1 billion on new toys at Christmas time. That is a lot of toys! This year instead of gifting the kiddos toys, try another variety of gift giving. You get to be more creative with presents and the kids will[…]
7 Clever Ways To Use Food Scraps
When it comes to cooking and baking, there are almost always scraps left over. Many people just throw these in the garbage. Sadly all this food ends up in the landfills that are already overflowing. But don’t worry there’s something you can do to change this cycle! When making food, save your scraps. You can[…]
Easy Ways to Add Protein into Your Low Waste Plant-Based Diet
Protein, protein, protein. Where do you get your protein? This is always a popular question asked to people who eat a predominately low waste plant-based diet. We absolutely need protein to help our bodies function properly, plant-eaters or not. In fact, our bodies require a balance of three very important macronutrients for optimal health: protein,[…]
How to Reduce Your Takeout Waste
When you’re tired, get off from work late, or simply don’t feel like cooking, takeout is an incredibly easy way to get a delicious meal delivered right to your door. Unfortunately, takeout also leads to an excessive amount of waste. Think about the last time you ordered takeout. You likely had plastic containers holding the[…]