Plastic Free July

The Problem with Glitter: A Little Sparkle with Major Consequences

The Problem with Glitter: A Little Sparkle with Major Consequences Who doesn’t love a little glitter and sparkle in their lives? Unfortunately, many people don’t realize that the joy of…

Fabric Softener — Friend or Foe?

Day 10 of the Plastic Free July challenge, how is it going? here is another tip for reducing plastic at home. Many people love to use fabric softeners to keep their linens soft, static-…

Fredrika Syren
Zero Waste, Zero Waste Home
Jul, 10, 2022
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Plastic Free Garden

If you’re on social media you find lots of posts about reducing plastic at home and in your daily routines but most people never think about reducing plastic in the garden….

Fredrika Syren
Gardening, Urban Homestead
Jul, 05, 2022
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How To Store Food Without Plastic

I have gotten lots of questions about how we store food without plastic.
For us, reducing plastic has been a work in process for a while; little by little, we have worked on changing our routines…

Fredrika Syren
Zero Waste, Zero Waste Kitchen
Jul, 16, 2021
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The Environmental Impact of Menstrual Pads and Tampons

We live in a society of convenience. Of course, modern day menstrual pads and tampons definitely have made feminine hygiene easier and more convenient. Unfortunately, just as most convenient things, they have a devastating…

Fredrika Syren
Zero Waste, Zero Waste Body Care
Jul, 30, 2020
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Making Reusable Sandwich Bags

The sandwich is a great way to prepare an easy lunch for travel, a picnic, or daily work or school.
Bringing a sandwich every day does have its drawbacks, though. It has the potential…

Fredrika Syren
Zero Waste, Zero Waste Home
Jul, 24, 2020
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