Growing Food That Heals: How We Can All Grow Regeneratively In a world facing soil loss, climate instability, and toxic food systems, it’s easy to feel powerless. But one powerful
Urban Backyard Chickens: How to Raise Happy Hens Keeping urban backyard chickens is an increasingly popular way to enjoy fresh eggs, create a natural fertilizer for your garden, and experience the companionship
An olla (pronounced oy-yah) is an ancient method of irrigation that uses a clay pot
Practically everything around your house that requires water loves the natural goodness that comes from
By Fredrica Syren: While attacked by parasites, diseases, pesticides and other environmental issues, nearly one
I am amazed by how beautiful my garden is this year, and I haven’t even
Tomorrow is Earth Day and why not celebrate this day by planting some potatoes? With
Neither snow, nor sleet, nor rain will stop an avid person who loves to compost.
This summer has provided such a bounty of beautiful, fragrant and colorful produce and whatever
Compost is like miracle soil: it helps sandy soil hold nutrients and moisture, and
By Fredrica Syren Growing potatoes is so much fun, and they taste way better than
Growing plants is very beneficial because it helps clear away carbon. With grow lights, you can
We’re working on using up last year’s berries in the freezer so liam made his yummy black current fruit leathers. Recipe can we found on our website zerowastefamily.com #sustainableliving #thezerowastefamily #zerowastefamily #zerowasteliving #diyfruitleather #fruitleather
Soft lips, zero guilt 💋🌎Check out our blog for a DIY homemade balm and kiss plastic goodbye! Link in bio for directions✨
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🌱 GROW GREEN, SPEND LESS! 🌿
Why buy chemical fertilizers wrapped in plastic when your kitchen and garden waste can do the job—naturally? 💚💸
Here are my fave budget-friendly, plastic-free, all-natural fertilizers:
🍌 Banana peels – loaded with potassium for happy blooms
🥚 Crushed eggshells – calcium boost for strong roots
🍵 Compost tea – a nutrient-packed drink your plants will love
🌾 Grass clippings – nitrogen-rich mulch magic
🌼 Dandelion leaves & nettles – wild superfoods for the soil
♻️ And of course… good old COMPOST!
🌿 Want to make your own stinging nettle fertilizer? It’s easy, powerful, and totally FREE. Learn how here: https://zerowastefamily.com/diy-stinging-nettle-fertilizer
Nature gives us everything we need to grow thriving gardens—no plastic, no chemicals, just pure, regenerative goodness. 🌍✨
Drop a 🌿 if you’re team #NaturalFertilizer and share your go-to garden hack below! 👇💬
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Meal prep made simple and delicious! These are my go-to favorites for easy, healthy, and satisfying snacks and meals all week long. 🥕🍄🟫🍅🥦
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Bring farm-fresh eggs to your suburban backyard! Raising hens is a rewarding way to enjoy fresh produce while adding charm to your outdoor space. Here are a few answered questions you may be asking! 💬🐓🥚🪴
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Spring Foraging Find: Pine Spruce Tips!
The forest is waking up, and one of the first treasures to emerge are spruce tips—those tender, bright green buds at the end of spruce tree branches. These citrusy, resinous little gems are packed with vitamin C and bursting with wild flavor.
How to Use Them:
• Infuse in vinegar or honey for a woodland twist
• Blend into compound butter forroasted veggies
• Add to a jar with sugar and let sugar melt and turn
Into a yummy syrup which is a great cough syrup
• Make a refreshing spruce tip tea
Foraging Tip: Harvest only a few tips per branch to avoid stressing the tree. And make sure you’re harvesting from true spruce, not toxic lookalikes.
Have you tried spruce tips before? What’s your favorite way to use them?
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Bring the outdoors in with these plants! Fresh herbs, veggies, and greens—perfect for any space and season. 🍅🌱🧄🌿For more tips and tricks on indoor gardening, visit our website, linked in bio.
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Just went LIVE with Gabrielle from @sustainablebabe.living and wow—what a powerful conversation!
We dove deep into reef protection, renewing and how our everyday choices impact the oceans. Gabrielle shared so much wisdom on how to live more consciously, protect marine life, and what we can all do to save the coral reefs.
If you missed it, the replay is up now—trust me, you’ll want to catch this one.
Let’s keep the conversation going!
#ReefProtection #SustainableLiving #EcoTalks #LiveReplay #ClimateAction #OceanConservation #SustainableBabeLiving #sustainableliving #thezerowastefamily #zerowastefamily #trashtalktuesday
Start your morning with a creamy, vegan delight—these almond butter overnight oats are packed with plant-based goodness and flavor! 🥣🍓
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Zero waste isn’t just about trash jars and reusable bags — it’s a mindset, a lifestyle, and a powerful way to live with intention.
By reducing what we throw away, rethinking what we consume, and choosing reusable and sustainable options, we:
♻️ Cut down on landfill waste
♻️ Save money by buying less + reusing more
♻️ Become more mindful of what truly adds value to our lives
Less waste. More consciousness. Big impact.
Are you on your zero waste journey? Share your favorite tip below!
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Chemical-Free Clothes Are as Important as Chemical-Free Food
We pay close attention to what we put in our bodies—but what about what we put on them?
Many clothes are made with toxic dyes and synthetic chemicals that can harm both your health and the planet. But awareness is growing, and so is the shift toward non-toxic, eco-friendly fashion.
Choosing chemical-free clothing supports your well-being and promotes sustainable practices like organic farming, clean water use, and low-impact production.
Organic cotton, for example, is grown without harsh pesticides or fertilizers—just like chemical-free food, it’s better for you and the environment.
Want to make the switch? Start with these brands:
1. Kotn – Certified B Corp using eco-friendly dyes & sustainably grown cotton
2. Eileen Fisher – Uses organic fibers & non-toxic dyes
3. Prana – Sustainable styles made with organic & recycled fabrics
4. Patagonia – Eco-conscious outdoor wear with a mission
5. Pact – Organic cotton basics with no harsh chemicals
6. Sanctuary
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6. Alternative Apparel – Low-impact dyes, recycled materials, & eco-packaging
Every conscious clothing choice is a step toward a cleaner, healthier world.
Your skin deserves the same care as your plate.
#ChemicalFreeFashion #SustainableStyle #EcoFriendlyLiving #OrganicClothing #SlowFashion #CleanClothesCleanPlanet #chemicalfreeliving #thezerowastefamily #zerowastefamily
Trash Talk Tuesday is here! 🌎♻️
Join us for inspiring conversations with experts on sustainability, art, and marine life!
🗓️Apr 29: Sustainability in Eco-Friendly Art: Transforming Recycled Wood with Artist and Entrepreneur, @annamariesdays @boardsbyabrunette 🎨♻️
🗓️May 6: Coral Restoration and Raising Marine Life Awareness with Reef Renewal USA Educator, @sustainababe.living 🐠🪸
⏰When: 9:00am PST
📍Where: Instagram LIVE
Mark your calendars, you won`t want to miss this!
#TrashTalkTuesday #Sustainability #EcoFriendlyArt #CoralRestoration #ZeroWaste #InstagramLive #RecycledArt #OceanConservation #SaveTheReef #MarineLife #SustainableLiving #EcoArtist #UpcycledArt #PlasticFree #ClimateAction #ConservationMatters #EnvironmentalAwareness #EarthFriendly #ArtistsForTheEarth #SustainableArt #NatureLovers #ProtectOurPlanet #GreenLiving #MindfulLiving #SupportLocalArtists #EcoWarrior
Let’s stay in touch so we can take this journey together!
