My interest in the zero-waste lifestyle started a good many years after college life. Eco friendly living wasn’t even on my radar at the time. Ten years later, I’ve had a lot of future college students asking me if I have any tips for trying to reduce waste in college, and I definitely think it’s[…]
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5 Simple Swaps for a Zero Waste Kitchen
5 Simple Swaps for a Zero Waste Kitchen A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post about creating an ecofriendly, zero waste bathroom, and how I believe transitioning to a more eco-conscious lifestyle should be simple so that everyone can do it. The same goes for your kitchen! The kitchen seems to be another spot[…]
7 Best Tips for Reducing Food Waste
Tips for Reducing Food Waste We are right in the midst of the holiday season and in all of the excitement, one thing I am trying to be more mindful of is food waste. This time of year, we tend to over indulge not just with food but buying gifts and decorations. We throw away[…]
Room by Room Guide to a Zero Waste Home
Room by Room Guide to a Zero Waste Home When I first started learning about the zero waste lifestyle, I felt a little overwhelmed. I sifted through so much information, and I found it difficult to know where to begin. As I read about different waste reducing ideas, I tried them out for myself. I[…]
Composting 101: The Best Beginner Composting Tips
Composting 101: Beginner Composting Tips for Rookies After leaving my parents’ home and going off to college, I have lived mostly in apartment buildings. However, these past two years I’ve had the opportunity to live in a teeny tiny yellow bungalow (hence the blog name…) with a backyard for Polly. This is Polly: I’ve really[…]