Going Zero Waste

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Mar 12

#thezerowastefamily #spring #springhassprung #gardeninglife

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Mar 9

#thezerowastefamily #sustainableliving #ecofriendly #zerowasteliving

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Mar 8

Gardeners with bunnies or guinea pigs, you’re in luck!

If you have a bunny like we do, or a guinea pig, you’re sitting on a little garden treasure. Their droppings make fantastic natural fertilizer for your plants!

Unlike many other manures, bunny and guinea pig droppings can go straight into the garden without composting first. They’re packed with nutrients that help your veggies, flowers, and soil thrive, and the best part? It’s completely free.

We like to sprinkle a few pellets around our plants or mix them into the soil when planting. Our garden gets a boost, and nothing goes to waste.

So if you share your home with these adorable little gardeners, congratulations — you’ve got a steady supply of some of the finest organic fertilizer around!

#GardenTips #OrganicGardening #BunnyLife #GuineaPigLife #NaturalFertilizer ...

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Mar 3

World Wildlife Day 2026! Remember we share a planet with them 💚@world_wildlife @emergencywildliferescue

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Mar 3

I share what you have stopped buying since going zero waste. #thezerowastefamily #sustainableliving #zerowastefamily #zerowasteliving

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Mar 1

Plastic is everywhere, and it’s harming our planet, wildlife, and even our health.

It can feel overwhelming… but reducing plastic doesn’t have to mean doing everything perfectly. It just means starting with what’s doable. 💚

Here are 10 simple swaps that have worked for our family:

1️⃣ Reusable water bottles instead of plastic ones.
2️⃣ Cloth shopping bags in the trunk (and purse!).
3️⃣ Bar soap, shampoo & conditioner bars — no plastic bottles.
4️⃣ Bring your own coffee cup (bonus: discounts ☕).
5️⃣ Beeswax wraps instead of cling film.
6️⃣ Reusable bamboo cutlery for lunches & car rides.
7️⃣ Stainless steel safety razor — no more plastic disposables.
8️⃣ Plastic-free, paper-wrapped toilet paper.
9️⃣ Compostable scrubbers & wooden dish brushes.
🔟 Refill shampoo, soap & detergent whenever possible.

None of this happened overnight. We just started with one swap… then another.

You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to begin.

Which swap feels easiest for you right now?

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Feb 28

Zero waste & chemical-free oven cleaning

Did you know most commercial oven cleaners are loaded with highly toxic chemicals? The fumes alone are enough to make you step back. That’s why we skip them completely.

Instead, we use this simple, effective, zero-waste method, and it works beautifully.

Here’s my go-to natural oven cleaner recipe:

¼ cup dish soap
½ cup baking soda
½ cup coarse sea salt
Warm water

How to do it:

Mix the dish soap, baking soda, and sea salt into a thick paste (add warm water as needed).

Using a gloved hand, spread the paste all over the inside of your oven.

Let it sit overnight, this is where the magic happens.

The next day, wipe it out with a damp sponge (use the scrubby side if needed).

Finish with a rinse of warm water.

That’s it. No toxic fumes. No harsh chemicals. No wasteful aerosol cans. Just simple ingredients, a little patience, and a sparkling clean oven.

Cleaner home. Healthier air. Better for you and the planet.

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Feb 26

Snowflakes are falling outside ❄️ but inside, new life is already beginning 🌱

While winter does its thing, my seeds are tucked into the soil, quietly preparing for the season ahead. There’s something magical about planting in the cold, a reminder that growth doesn’t wait for perfect conditions.

Here’s to fresh starts, muddy hands, early mornings, and a garden full of possibility. 🌿

This year’s growing season… I’m ready for you. 🌼🌞

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Feb 23

Back in my favorite seat, watching the world roll by 🚆💚

After the best few days up north with my favorite human, I’m officially settled in for the journey home, train mode activated, snacks ready, heart full.

Today’s travel essential? My zero-waste snack stash. Packed in reusables, no plastic in sight, and somehow it tastes even better knowing I’m keeping things kind to the planet. Sustainable travel just hits different.

There’s something about choosing the train — slower, softer, greener, that makes the whole trip feel intentional. Less rush, more views. Less waste, more care.

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Feb 21

Can you relate? Lol

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This $99 all-access course teaches you how to garden anywhere, indoors or outdoors, with step-by-step lessons you can take at your own pace. You’ll learn how to start seeds, grow vegetables and greens, make your own fertilizers and pest solutions, save water, compost like a pro, and cook with what you grow.

You’ll also get access to the ZWF community + a free consultation for personalized tips along the way.

If you believe gardening can make life healthier, happier, and more grounded, this is for you. Sign up and start growing today! Link in bio. ...

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Feb 20

Almost 2 months into my no-buy project and honestly… it’s going SO much better than I expected 🙌

I thought it would feel restrictive, but it’s actually been freeing.

✨ Eating the food we already have instead of “running to the store for one thing”
✨ Using up cleaning + personal care products before buying more
✨ Making my coffee at home
✨ Getting creative with homemade gifts
✨ Walking more instead of paying for public transportation everywhere

We also do free activities, growing food indoors and write everything down: money in and money out.

Not only am I saving money, but I’m realizing how much we already have. It’s simpler, less cluttered, and way less stressful than I imagined.

It’s wild how much abundance was already sitting in my pantry and cabinets.

Anyone else doing a no-buy right now? Or thinking about starting one? I’d love to hear what’s been hardest (or easiest) for you 👇#thezerowastefamily #nobuychallenge #nobuy #moneyfreedom ...

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Feb 18

Today I’m chatting with @suzanne.searcy.johnson about her tiny home and her book about downsizing.
#minimalism #downsizing #simplelifestyle