Looking to host a zero waste party? There’s a lot that goes into party planning, and waste is something we don’t often consider. Sadly, most party plastics cannot be recycled. To make matters worse, lots of party decorations and food goes to waste too. If you want to reduce the amount of trash your get-together…
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8 Ways to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly
Posted on — 1 CommentInterested in making your home more eco-friendly? There are so many items in your house that may not be sustainable – and that’s okay! No one is perfect so it’s important to learn and make better choices down the line. To me, having an eco-friendly home means being mindful of the items you bring into…
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11 Tips to Eat More Sustainably
Posted on — 2 CommentsDid you know what you eat can have an impact on the planet? Food production actually contributes to climate change: Forests are often torn down to rear cattle and grow crops for livestock while oceans are overfished and trawled. About a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions comes from our food. Also, most food is…
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11 Simple Tips For Zero-Waste Grocery Shopping
Posted on — Leave a commentHave you ever walked into a grocery store and felt overwhelmed by the plastic packaging? You’re not alone. I’ve seen some things that have literally made me roll my eyes and shake my head: Like cucumbers individually wrapped in plastic film. Manufacturers have a terrible habit of overdoing it when it comes to our food’s…
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20 Ways to Reduce Waste on Campus
Posted on — Leave a commentTable of Contents for 20 Ways to Reduce Waste on Campus Bring Your Reusables Thrift, baby Keep a set of real dishes on hand Hit up a bulk store Hit up a farmers market Start a zero waste club Revisit your shower caddy Clean without the toxins Start a compost heap + community garden Say…
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21 Zero Waste Lifestyle Facts & Myths
Posted on — 3 CommentsTable of Contents for 21 Zero Waste Lifestyle Facts & Myths Zero waste is expensive You must have a trash jar to be zero waste It’s only for hippies It’s ultra-time consuming You can’t be fashionable You have to have everything on you at all times You can’t wear makeup You can never get takeout…
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5 Reasons Why Wooden Toothbrushes Beat Their Plastic Alternatives
Posted on — 3 Comments Table of Contents for the 5 reasons why a Wooden Toothbrush beats a Plastic One Wooden Toothbrushes are more eco-friendly Wooden Toothbrushes are becoming more biodegradable Your Wooden Toothbrush is just as effective as any plastic one Your Wooden Toothbrush lasts just as long as a traditional one Wooden Toothbrushes are both safe and…
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3 Reasons Why Eco-Friendly Toothbrushes are the Future
Posted on — 8 CommentsFor decades, economists have talked about the term Peak Oil, which is the point at which we pass the maximum production of petroleum worldwide. Given that plastic is made completely from oil, the concept of Peak Plastic is also inevitable. A book written in 2018 by American business professor, Jack Buffington, discusses this topic. In…
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