Over the past year, I’ve been slowly making simple switches for a more eco friendly, zero waste lifestyle. Last fall, I was down to my last few disposable razors so I asked for a safety razor for Christmas. Double edge safety razors are an excellent sustainable option because unlike their disposable counterparts, these guys last[…]
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How to Have a Zero Waste Period
Zero Waste Period Have you ever wondered how to keep things zero waste during your period? I’m excited to share with you the many different options available for waste free menstruation! First of all, let’s get two things straight. Our conventional use of disposable sanitary products is 1. pretty darn wasteful and 2. potentially harmful[…]
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[…]
What Does Slow Fashion Actually Mean?
What Does Slow Fashion Actually Mean? This past week, I delved into a new aspect of sustainability, clothing! The slow fashion movement was uncharted territories for me. However, I just finished reading Elizabeth Cline’s book, “Over-Dressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion” and was blown away by the information about our current fashion industry.[…]
Are Essential Oils Zero Waste?
A question that has been on my mind since I started learning about the zero waste lifestyle is: “Are essential oils zero waste?” Many zero waste DIY recipes call for a few drops of varying essential oils, and many zero wasters swear by the healing properties of these potent oils. However, there’s usually no mention[…]