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[…]
Category: zero waste holidays
Sustainable Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
Sustainable Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas My husband, Sebastian, hates Valentine’s Day. Every year when this holiday rolls around, he grumbles about how wasteful and shallow it is. He says, “I show you how much I love you all throughout the year, so why do we have to take part in Valentine’s Day?!” But to be[…]
15 Zero Waste Fall Activities
15 Zero Waste Fall Activities I adore the summer. It’s my absolute favorite season! However, this year, since we’ve been spending so much time at home and social distancing, I’m learning to enjoy and treasure the changes in seasons. We spend a lot of time in our backyard, and while it’s still really warm in[…]
Ten Ways to Celebrate Earth Day from Home
10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day from Home Although the current health crisis has left most special occasions feeling bleak, this Earth Day we can all recognize how much staying home benefits our planet! Across the world, typically overly polluted cities have seen huge declines in air pollutants. With transportation emissions diminishing and factories reigning[…]
Experience Gift Ideas for a Zero Waste Holiday Season
Experience Gift Ideas for a Zero Waste Holiday Season This post is all about the best experience gift ideas I could find on the interwebs for you! Alright, the holidays have crept up, and it’s time to finish all of our holiday shopping, y’all! I’ve suggested some sustainable gift ideas and handmade gift ideas in[…]