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Why Clean-Burning Candles Make a Difference

Why Clean-Burning Candles Make a Difference When the days are darker and it’s rainy and cold outside, I love lighting candles. What’s not to love? The soft glow adds warmth…

PFAS Chemicals: What They Are and How to Avoid Them at Home

PFA chemicals, also known as per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, are a group of synthetic chemicals used in various household products, such as non-stick…

Fredrika Syren
Zero Waste, Zero Waste Home
Oct, 18, 2024
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Make the Switch to Non-Toxic Clothes

Switching to non-toxic clothing can positively impact your health and the environment. Many conventional clothing items are treated with chemicals, like pesticides, synthetic dyes, and formaldehyde, during manufacturing. These…

Fredrika Syren
Zero Waste, Zero Waste Clothes
Sep, 30, 2024
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Why Styrofoam Is So Bad for the Environment

Everyone knows Styrofoam is bad for the planet, but do you know why? Here’s a hint: it’s not just about biodegradability. Styrofoam has become such an accepted…

Fredrika Syren
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May, 31, 2024
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How to Create a Chemical-Free Kitchen

Unfortunately, many items at home, especially in the kitchen, contain harmful chemicals. While it’s impossible to protect yourself against all of them, you can avoid some. By making environmental…

Fredrika Syren
Zero Waste Kitchen
May, 11, 2024
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How to Eliminate Chemicals from Your Life

Unfortunately, many items at home, as well as products we buy, contain harmful chemicals. The problem is a lack of restrictions to prevent manufacturers from using chemicals in…

Fredrika Syren
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Sep, 07, 2023
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What Is Fast Furniture?

Fast furniture is like fast fashion—cheap, mass-produced, and made with low-quality materials. Instead of being built to last, it’s designed to fulfill changing trends. Most of it breaks and is thrown…

Fredrika Syren
Zero Waste, Zero Waste Home
Jul, 31, 2023
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