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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Want to establish an eco-friendly skin care routine? I believe that starts by finding what’s sustainable for you and the planet – a happy midway point, if you will. It’s important to purchase products that are made using organic, natural ingredients, but it’s also important to think about packaging. And, let’s not forget, it’s just…
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What does your laundry routine look like right now? Most people’s laundry room is probably full of plastic bottles of detergent, single-use dryer sheets and bottles of fabric softener. And while the wastefulness of that is something to comment on, the real danger lies in what’s in the products. So many laundry products contain ingredients…
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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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Interested 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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Did 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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Have 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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Table 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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Table 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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