The zero-waste movement is gaining momentum. More and more people’s goals are to lessen their they carbon footprint by dramatically reducing waste and live with zero waste. Our family’s zero waste journey began in 2016 and today we produce almost no waste and live a more simple and balanced life.
10 Things We Stopped Buying Since Going Zero Waste
Since going zero waste and learning to live a simpler life, my family and I have been enjoying the many benefits. Most important among these are…
8 Sustainable Ways to Dispose of Your Christmas Tree
You can take the tinsel down when the holidays are over, but don’t throw your Christmas tree in the trash bin! Landfills shouldn’t be a Christmas…
Real Christmas Trees vs. Artificial Christmas Trees
It’s a very real debate: Which is better for the environment, an artificial Christmas tree or a real fresh-cut one? Considering that Americans spent $1.3 billion on real…
The Problem With Palm Oil and Sneaky Names to Disguise it
Palm oil is the most popular vegetable oil globally due to its versatility. It can be found in everything from instant noodles to ice…
Zero Waste Thanksgiving Feast and Decorations
Pretty much every year, my family hosts Thanksgiving. Over recent years, though, I’ve become focused on (a.) not going overboard and (b.) hosting with as small a carbon footprint…
We Can’t Fight Plastic Pollution with Plastic
“Recycling is better than disposal, reuse is better than recycling, but reduction is best of all. It is easier to deal with a flood by turning it off…
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