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- Sep 11, 2020
- 8 min
15 Zero Waste Cosmetic Brands You'll Love
As the zero waste movement has gained traction, so have companies tailoring products towards the plastic free and low waste lifestyles....
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- Sep 4, 2020
- 5 min
Zero Waste Underwear Brands
This list includes underwear made from 100% recycled materials, recycled plastic, and natural materials such as cotton and bamboo.
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- Aug 28, 2020
- 5 min
Zero Waste Sheets for Your Sustainable Bedroom
We spend one third of our life sleeping (and even more if you're me!). For that reason, it's important to have sheets that are...
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- Aug 22, 2020
- 3 min
Zero Waste Comforters, Duvets, and Covers
Below I've listed the best zero waste brands offering comforters, duvets, and their covers - enjoy your night sleep afterwards!
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- Jul 12, 2020
- 2 min
Green Ways to Keep Cool without A/C
Summer’s soaring temperatures can leave you sweaty and reaching for the thermostat. But if you don’t want to increase your carbon footprint
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- Jun 15, 2020
- 8 min
The Ultimate List of Zero Waste Living Guide Books
No matter where you are on your journey to less waste, having a guide book to walk you through the next steps can be helpful. Zero waste...
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- Jun 11, 2020
- 3 min
Books about Environmental Racism, White Privilege, and Climate Justice
In the books below you will learn about how people of color are more likely to live near landfills, more likely to be exposed to air
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- May 30, 2020
- 3 min
How to Grow Pounds of Potatoes (Starting in Your Fridge)
This pandemic has certainly highlighted the need for supportive, self-sufficient communities around the world. When we rely on items to...
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- May 22, 2020
- 4 min
22% of Our Trash is Food
It may come as a surprise to learn that 35% of what we send to the landfills is actually organic waste and 22% is simply food waste!
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- May 12, 2020
- 2 min
Why Won't My Banana Decompose in the Landfill?
You're standing in your kitchen and you casually toss a banana peel into the trash. You envision that banana peel headed to a wide open...
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- May 5, 2020
- 3 min
Zero Waste Lemon Bars (with the rind!)
If you're looking for a yummy treat that saves you money (and reduces carbon emissions), do I have the thing for you! And yes, I am...
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- May 3, 2020
- 3 min
The Truth (and Lies) about Expiration Dates
Have you ever tossed out a can of soup because it was past its expiration date? Thrown out a container of salad dressing that had been in...
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- Apr 18, 2020
- 6 min
How to Become a More Engaged Environmental Activist
When I first started going zero waste, I thought I could tackle my environmental concerns simply by focusing on my own trash can. And...
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- Apr 5, 2020
- 7 min
Ways to Provide COVID-19 Help for Your Community
With Washington extending the stay-at-home order at least through May 4th, it looks like we haven't even come close to hitting the worst...
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- Mar 28, 2020
- 10 min
The Best Books about Zero Waste, Plastic, Sustainability, and the Climate Crisis
A few years ago I published a list of my Top Five Zero Waste Books but quickly realized it wasn't inclusive enough. When we talk about...
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