How to Reduce Waste from Junk Mail
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How to Reduce Waste from Junk Mail I swear it used to be that every time I went to my mailbox to get my mail, I would find paper equal
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Check Out This Month’s ZERO WASTE GIVEAWAY: @naturalearthpaint one of our absolute favorite crafting supplies, we always feature them at our events! Great for painting, sand art or any other fun projects that need a pop of natural color!! This paint comes as a powder and you can mix it with water to whatever consistency you are looking for!! Low waste paint solutions for the win!
Giveaway runs From APRIL 15-22!
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We’ve been having a lot of conversations lately, and realizing some people are not totally familiar with this term. Greenwashing - learn about it - observe it happening around you - shop at local and realizable stores and farmers markets!! Be aware of greenwashing in your community!
#greenwashing #greenwashingalert #watchoutforgreenwashing
Unlock Culinary Delights with Fresh Herbs! 🌿✨ Discover the secret to elevating your dishes from ordinary to extraordinary with the power of herbs. Join us on YouTube to explore a world of flavor possibilities. Don`t miss out! #HerbsForTheWin
Overcoming Gardening Fears with Zero Waste Family 🌿 If you`ve ever felt anxious about starting your gardening journey; you`re not alone! Watch as we conquer fears and uncertainties on YouTube for tips, tricks, and motivation! #GardeningConfessions
Introducing Our Tiny Patio Garden 🌱 | Join us as we embark on transforming a small patio into a thriving garden oasis. Learning how to grow food from my single mom is such a special memory for me and helping @maddiemm with her and her daughters garden is truly the gift that keeps on giving! Watch the full video for garden cuteness overload!
Head over to our YouTube channel!
#ZeroWasteFamily #PatioGardenMagic
If you have kids, chances are you also have broken and small pieces of crayons. Don’t throw them away, instead make new ones. This is a fun craft to do with kids.
Here is the link to our video tutorial:
https://youtu.be/bM4pRtxBTEU?si=ijAlqKXt4IyAiOOV
#brokencrayonsstillcolor🖍 #makecrayons #zerowastecrafts #zerowastefamily #zerowastekidscrafts
It’s so funny how dandelion flowers are, for anyone on a quest for the perfect grassy yard, your worst enemy — but for our family we make a happy dance when we find because we make dandelion syrup with them.
Here is our recipe:
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups dandelion flowers, no stemsmaskrossirap
1 cup sugar
3 cups water
Grated peel from one small lemon
Directions:
1. Remove the petals from the sepal. Be sure not to allow any green into the petals, as it will add bitterness to the syrup.
2. Place the petals into a medium pot and cover with 3 cups water and bring to a simmer. Turn off the heat, cover and let sit overnight.
3. Strain dandelion water into a bowl, pressing on the flowers with the back of a spoon to extract all the liquid.
4. Return water to pot and add sugar, lemon peel and simmer over low heat until thickened.
5. Allow to cool, and pour into a clean jar or bottle. Store covered in refrigerator.
#dandelions #dandelionsyrup #foragingforfood #foragindandelions #foraging #forage #thezerowastefamily #veganonabudget #veganrecipes #veganfamily
♻️ Let`s make every egg count this Easter with zero waste fillings! 🥚 From treats to tiny treasures, we`re filling our eggs sustainably. Want to join the zero waste fun? Find out how in our YouTube video! #ZeroWasteEaster #SustainableHolidays
🌳 Embrace the natural charm of Easter with wooden egg alternatives! 🐣 Say goodbye to plastic and hello to sustainable hunts. Ready to discover the beauty of eco-friendly crafts? Dive into our full YouTube tutorial! #WoodenEggs #EcoCrafts
Join me tonight at 8:40pm for earth hour when we switch off and give an hour to earth.
#biggesthourforearth #earthhour
#textilewaste #zerowastefamily #thezerowastefamily #reducereuserecycle♻️ #textilepollution #sustainability
🥚 Ditching plastic eggs for something softer and greener this Easter! 🌿 Introducing felt eggs – a cute and eco-conscious alternative for your egg hunts. Curious to see how they`re made? Watch the full tutorial on YouTube now! #PlasticFreeEaster #FeltEggs