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Spruce Tip Syrup: Spring in a Jar

Spruce Tip Syrup: Spring in a Jar Foraging season is back here in Sweden, and I can’t get enough of it. This spring I’ve been out gathering spruce tips, their…

Small Swaps, Big Impact: My Top 5 Plastic-Free Essentials

I just hit “confirm” on my registration for another Plastic Free July certification! Even though I’ve been on this journey for years, there is something about that annual…

Fredrika Syren
Recent Articles, Zero Waste, Zero Waste Home
Apr, 27, 2026
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Earth Day at Home: 10 Simple Ways to Care for Our Planet

Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22 by more than 100 countries around the world, and this year marks its 54th…

Fredrika Syren
Zero Waste, Zero Waste Kids
Apr, 20, 2026
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What to Do With Easter Leftovers: 12 Creative Ideas to Save Money & Reduce Food Waste This Week

What to Do With Easter Leftovers: 12 Creative Ideas to Save Money & Reduce Food Waste This Week – The Zero Waste Family®

Every year without fail, I’d open the fridge on Easter Monday and…

Fredrika Syren
Zero Waste, Zero Waste Kitchen
Apr, 05, 2026
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Grow More, Spend Less: How to Make Your Own Natural, Zero-Waste Garden Fertilizer

If you’re looking for a simple way to improve your garden, save money, and reduce waste, the answer might already be in…

Fredrika Syren
Composting, Gardening
Mar, 29, 2026
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Grocery Shopping Low Waste in Stockholm, Sweden — After Moving from San Diego

Moving from San Diego, California to Stockholm, Sweden has been a bigger lifestyle shift than I expected, especially when it comes to food.

Grocery Shopping Low Waste…

Fredrika Syren
Zero Waste, Zero Waste Shopping
Feb, 21, 2026
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Reduce Food Waste: How to Make Apple Scrap Vinegar at Home

This fall, we picked lots of apples and stored them in our basement. The last apples began to wrinkle and soften. I did not…

Fredrika Syren
Zero Waste, Zero Waste Kitchen
Feb, 15, 2026
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