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- Apr 16, 2018
- 1 min
March 2018 Trash Jar
Okay folks. Man do the months fly by! And with it, it's time to complete another waste audit. This last month added to my total waste for...
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- Mar 18, 2018
- 2 min
February 2018 Trash Jar
February has come and gone which means it’s time for me to take another look inside my trash jar. This last month has been a little...
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- Mar 7, 2018
- 3 min
How to Keep Old Mattresses Out of Landfills
Mattresses don't belong in landfills. The average mattress takes up 40 cubic feet. With Americans disposing of roughly 15 to 20 million...
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- Mar 1, 2018
- 3 min
GO Box Offers Reusable Containers for Fast Food
Ever crave a quick meal but hate picking it up in that disposable container? Do you feel like your only choice is eating at home in order...
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- Feb 23, 2018
- 3 min
Using a Bidet (And Why You Might Actually Like It)
It wasn't very long ago that the idea of using a bidet really freaked me out. When I was living abroad for a year in high school, my host...
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- Feb 12, 2018
- 3 min
A Zero Waste Valentine's Day
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, the usual plastic hearts and cartoon themed love cards come in truck loads and fill up...
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- Feb 2, 2018
- 1 min
Trash Jar January 2018
January marked the beginning of my fourth year hoarding my waste in jars each month. Every month I analyze the contents and add them all...
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- Jan 31, 2018
- 2 min
How to Buy Bulk in Jars
It seems like every pantry these days is filled with beautiful glass jars layered with colorful bulk goods. And rightfully so! Buying in...
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- Jan 21, 2018
- 3 min
One Year of Waste
In 2017, I decided to collect all of my household waste for an entire year in a jar. As I have written about consistently on this blog,...
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- Jan 7, 2018
- 1 min
Trash Audit December 2017
It's the last month of the year which means it's the last trash jar of the year! This month was quite colorful if you take a look at the...
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- Dec 29, 2017
- 3 min
Eco Alternatives to Wrapping Paper
These zero waste options to wrapping paper are sure to delight the recipient and add a fun flare under your holiday tree!
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- Dec 28, 2017
- 1 min
Trash Audit November 2017
Let's take another look inside my trash jar this month. In November, I produced 2.0 ounces of trash. Mostly the weight came from the...
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- Dec 27, 2017
- 5 min
Cosmetic Companies with Recycling Programs
Here are 10 cosmetic brands with recycling programs that you should know about if you purchase from these brands. They are ranked by factors
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- Dec 15, 2017
- 2 min
10 Sustainable New Year's Resolutions
Ready to take on a more sustainable lifestyle this New Year's? Looking for ways to minimize your impact on the planet? This year make...
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- Dec 1, 2017
- 1 min
Trash Audit October 2017
Before I jump into the break down of my trash jar this month, I just have to say that not a single piece of Halloween candy is in there....
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