While, I don't have children yet, as I get invited to baby showers and Christenings, I want to give gifts that are sustainable, responsibly made, BPA free plastic, wooden, made in the USA and generally good for the children and environment.
Read morePlastic Free Back to School
Plastic free back to school.
August already!
I loved August when I was younger because it was a chance for me to get new school supplies. I was definitely a nerd throughout school and would promptly color code my schedule and my notebooks upon receiving them. It was an exercise I love to do even when I got to college. It just helped me get organized. It's been awhile since I've been in school, but am now seeing lots of signs for Back-to-School and with that the endless amount of school supplies advertising.
Read moreHow to Reduce Microplastics from Activewear
Did you know that most workout gear is made out of synthetic materials that sheds in the wash releasing small particles of plastic into the water system and eventually into our rivers and oceans? These are called microplastics or microfibers that have a diameter smaller than a human hair. Sadly, these are everywhere and have been found in bottled water.
Read moreProduct Review: Davids Natural Toothpaste
Davids Natural Toothpaste. Full aluminum body with easily removable plastic cap. Comes with turn key too.
Toothpaste has been one of the most contentious item in our household for the zero waste transition. Granted, it's only my husband and myself, but we have our own different opinions on good toothpaste. For a good while prior to zero waste, I had a large range of teeth problems. Brushing and flossing and 6 month dental visits were never enough. I started to lessen my sugar intake and that really help me get on the right foot with addressing a lot of dental issues.
I definitely tried the DIY Toothpaste recipes and neither my husband or myself were very keen on it. We moved to using the LUSH Toothy Tabs and LUSH Toothy Powder and spent a few months trialing their product. That went better than the DIY paste. This still came in plastic so it still wasn't 100%. We then moved towards using BALM! Baby Teeth Paste. I know, it says baby on it, so if it's good enough for a baby, it's good enough for me. That Teeth Paste was better than we had hoped, but a little more expensive and not as portable since it was in glass. We went back to conventional toothpaste for a bit as we had some leftover that we found in our cabinet stash, but here we are today trialing Davids Natural Toothpaste.
Read morePlastic Free Crock-Pot Yogurt
Ever since I read 10% Human, I've been slightly obsessing about eating good pre and probiotics food. I've noticed a significant difference in the way I feel when ingesting probiotic-rich food or taking the probiotic supplement. After a few trial and errors, I think I've finally perfected the crock-pot yogurt recipe. With this recipe, you can significantly reduce the amount of plastic you use from yogurt consumption. It's a fairly hands-off process, but does require a few hours of attention. Here's how I normally make plastic free crock-pot yogurt.
Read moreHow I Became A Menstrual Cup Convert
Zero Waste Period: Menstrual Cup and Reusable Pads
My experience with the menstrual cup and how I became a convert to the Diva Cup. My journey to reduce waste continues and this time I’m tackling the monthly flow.
Read moreDoes Skipping Disposables Really Save You Money?
Here it is folks, proof is in the numbers.
I've learned that it doesn't cost a lot to switch to a more eco-friendly lifestyle. The key is to recognize what you use the most and find alternatives that are better for the environment. I thought I would do a quick exercise on things I've invested in starting a zero waste or low waste transition and my ROI or in this case, my savings. Now, we may not need to spend any money at all if we are handy and are resourceful. I took 3 of the top items that you can replace today.
Read moreHow to Reduce Plastic Now
The plastic we use today will outlive us, our children and our grandchildren. Let's not leave that legacy. I've listed some of the popular posts below and recapped other ways we all can reduce our plastic use.
Read moreProduct Review: Kishu Charcoal for Plastic Free Water Filter
I did not set out to live a plastic free life. I was just tired of having half empty water bottles at home from a bad habit I had of bringing one to the gym and only consuming half of it. I would bring the bottle back and it would sit on the table half empty. In addition, every time I had to take out our recycling bin to the curb, I would get frustrated because any whisper of a wind would send empty bottles flying down the street in addition to our bin being completely full of plastic water bottles that there was no room for other recyclables.
Read moreProduct Review: BALM! Baby Teeth Paste
A review of BALM! Baby Toothpaste. Vegan. Made in USA. Fluoride Free. Plastic Free Container. #babyfriendly #ecofriendly #plasticfree
Read moreGo Green, Live Rich: Green Your Celebrations
Holidays, birthdays, graduations, going-aways are about celebrating with people, yet we spend an enormous amount of money on one-time use decorations that may be cheap, but end up in the landfill. Let's change the way we celebrate!
Read moreProduct Review: Skoy Cloths (Paper Towel Alternative)
Product Review: Skoy Cloths (Paper Towel Alternative)
Skoy Cloths are a great replacement to wasteful paper towels. It's absorbs liquid quickly. It is biodegradable and can be used to wipe counters, stoves, etc. Read more about why this is a earth-friendly alternative to paper towels.
Read moreThink: Why I Switched To Natural Bar Soaps and Shampoos
After years of using conventional liquid soaps and shampoos out of plastic containers, I made the switch to natural bar soaps and shampoos. So many reasons to switch.
Read moreProduct Review: Gute Horsehair Dish Brush
A product review of the Gute Horsehair Dish Brush. A good plastic free dish brush and a good alternative to the regular sponges.
Read moreProduct Review: Taylors SUN! Natural Sunscreen SPF 30
A review of Taylor's SUN! Natural Sunscreen SPF 30. A natural sunscreen made of natural ingredients and comes in a recyclable jar, no plastic here. #natural #plasticfree
Read moreProduct Review: Avasol Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 in Tan
A review of Avasol Mineral Sunscreen. A sunscreen made of natural ingredients and marine safe. Comes in a cardboard compostable tube.
Read moreProduct Review: LUSH Toothy Tabs in Dirty and Sparkle
Lush Toothy Tabs in Sparkle and Dirty product review.
Read moreELEVATED Pits! Stick Natural Deodorant Product Review
A product review of ELEVATED PITS! Stick Natural Deodorant. Made of natural ingredients and comes in a plastic free container.
Read moreBuild a Wood Worm Compost Bin This Weekend
Build a worm compost bin this weekend.
Build a Worm Composting Bin for your apartment or condo. It's easy to have a homemade composting bin at home.
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