Bamboo toothbrushes are becoming more and more popular as people reconsider their plastic consumption. This is surely a good thing, considering bamboo toothbrushes help reduce plastic waste. Only 9% of plastic actually gets recycled and the average American generates approximately 4.9lbs of trash per day. Bamboo toothbrushes are able to last as many uses as…
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You’ve probably heard of loofahs before – but did you know there are several different kinds? You might be wondering what to do with yours at the end of its life. It’s safe to say over time, your loofah accumulates a lot of dead skin, dirt and grime – which means it will need to…
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Do you have an old bamboo toothbrush lying around? Before you compost the handle (and remove the head), consider some ways to upcycle it. Keeping something in use for longer helps reduce waste and gives items a second life. It also fully utilizes the energy, resources, water and labor that went into making the product….
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Thinking of switching over to a wooden hairbrush? In a previously article, I discussed wooden combs vs plastic combs – but now it’s time to focus on brushes. Many people use plastic hair brushes but they’re made from plastic, aka a non-renewable fossil fuel that contributes to climate change. Let’s not forget these brushes don’t…
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Are you interested in using a tongue scraper? If so, that’s a smart move: Tongue scraping helps remove bacteria in the mouth and helps get rid of bad breath. If you have a persistent white coating on your tongue, or just want a minty-fresh mouth, a tongue scraper can help improve the health of one…
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Are you considering switching to a zero waste lifestyle? If so, great! You’re probably thinking about all the plastic-free swaps you want to make. But you’re also probably wondering “is zero waste cheaper or more expensive?” It’s normal to wonder how much it’ll cost to go zero waste, especially when so many eco influencers are…
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Wooden combs vs. Plastic combs – which is better? Did you know by changing your comb, you can minimize hair problems? But which is better – a plastic or a wooden comb? You can easily find plastic combs all over the market nowadays – they’re a dime a dozen. But how do they measure up…
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Waste comes in many forms. Sometimes we get very caught up in the individual waste a person creates. But what about our community? To think about how much waste our community makes can be overwhelming. Especially knowing not everyone cares or is aware of it. That said, collective action is certainly important, and we need…
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Do you ever get intimidated to talk about the environment? Do you feel like the person you’re talking to just doesn’t care? This can be very distressing for any environmentalist – because we all should care about our planet! Saving the earth from climate change will take all of us, so it’s essential people understand…
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I’m sure you’re well familiar with tote bags. I have a slew of them sitting in my closet as I type this – some gifted, some bought. We’ve all been told reusable bags are good, disposable bags are bad. In fact, there are several plastic bag bans in effect across the U.S. and many businesses…
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Know all the basics of zero waste already? Feel like you’re more expert than beginner? Great! You’re ready to take things to the next level. That often involves making a bigger impact and taking a look at improving your community. Here are 11 advanced zero waste tips that will help make you, and your community…
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Are you a cat owner? You’ve probably noticed by now certain items for your cat come in plastic or wasteful packaging. But what if I told you reducing your cat’s waste was possible? It may be hard to eliminate it completely, but you can certainly still learn how to be zero waste with a cat….
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