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"To save the world, we must think in circular concepts, and this brings it all the way to the kitchen."
The number one area in your home that makes the most trash is probably your kitchen. From packaged goods to food scraps, this is one area in the home that may need the most attention when it comes to zero waste transition.
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Testing the BioBag for it's compostability. Check out if this meets the standard and if it is approved to replace those plastic bags.
Read moreA review of the organic fruit and vegetable delivery service Door-to-Door Organics. How does it stack up against Wholefoods and other supermarkets in terms of cost, quality, variety and packaging?
Read moreTransitioning and living a zero waste life means working with your closet in order to extend the life of your existing clothes or find ways to purchase clothing that is less harmful to the environment. Taking on a minimalist attitude towards your wardrobe could be a good start to escaping the fast fashion cycle.
Read moreHow to Keep Your Wedding Simple, Inexpensive and Eco-Friendly
My husband and I celebrate two wedding anniversaries. One in December and one in August. We just recently celebrated our 4th December anniversary and that got me thinking about our wedding. The reason for two is because we technically had two wedding ceremonies. A civil one in New Jersey and a church one in Istanbul, Turkey. Both involved a party, a DJ and wedding cake, but we bit the bullet a little bit and tried to stay away from anything too extravagant. Because we knew we would have two celebrations, we tried to do as much of it as DIY as possible and in the end that saved us money, time and reduced the amount of waste we generated
Read moreZero waste bathroom transition tips.
When I first started my zero waste journey, I did not know where to begin so I did what a few people suggested, I looked into my garbage. In our current apartment of 2 people, we have 2 garbage bins, one for the kitchen and one for the bathroom. The kitchen is by far the largest and continues to be an area of improvement. The bathroom still generates waste, but perhaps not as much as before. My challenge currently is trying to finish up all of the various accoutrements I have accumulated for the past decade from perfume to lotions to makeup etc.
Here are simple ways to transition to a zero waste bathroom.
Read moreWhat is zero waste? A brief hierarchy of the tenets of zero waste.
Read moreAs 2016 winds down, it's time to start planning for 2017. One of the goals I have for 2017 is to be more present with journaling, with making goals, with writing, with reflection. The best way to do that is to make sure you have a nice, effective journal or planner that you want to take out everyday. I've been searching for a new one for the upcoming year. I've always loved organization and carried my Trapper Keeper for four years in high school with specific tabs for each subject.
Read moreLiving zero waste. What to do with contact lenses? How can you dispose of these properly so they don't end up in the landfill or in our water? Please do not flush your contact lenses in the toilet.
Read moreWhat are your favorite Christmas activities? These are simple and great Christmas ideas for kids and adults.
Read moreDon't ski or snowbard? No problem! Vermont offers so much more beyond fresh snow. Visit Vermont to taste hard apple cider, craft beer, local cheese and other local fare. Then hike any one of Vermont's beautiful mountains.
Read moreFor November, we are looking at the not-for-profit organization, Farmer Veteran Coalition, which is Mobilizing Veterans to Feed America. Join or support the cause this Veterans Day.
Read moreI lived in a bubble. I believed other people wouldn't let a Trump presidency happen.
Read moreThe pioneer in self inflating solar light, Solight Design, was founded in 2009 as an answer to the dangers of kerosene used by poor nations after natural disasters. Solight Design has refreshed their current Kickstarter campaign to help bring much needed light to Haiti again. Consider pledging and consider using their products as an alternative to candles or kerosene lamps.
Read moreOpen House New York Weekend is an opportunity to visit some of city's most architecturally and culturally significant sites. It begs you to start a conversation about architecture, public space, and the future of urban life.
Read moreWhole30 is not a diet, it is in fact a reset and that in itself is a very powerful message to the mind and the psyche. Food not only affects the body, but the mind and the heart (emotions). You need to tackle all three areas to find Food Freedom and Melissa provides a great guide to tackle all of these areas.
Read moreA review of LUSH Tooth Powder and an update on the new packaging for the Toothy Tabs. Organic, natural, vegan toothpaste.
Read moreTips to reduce waste his Halloween and still have a ghoulish time.
Halloween can be an expensive and wasteful holiday. This year, why not take some time to consider how you can make Halloween a green holiday for you and your family. Check out some tips to reduce waste and save some money.
Read moreTransitioning from traditional face scrubs is easy with this zero waste DIY face scrub. No chemicals, no plastic beads, no waste. Beauty that is chemical free.
Read moreAm I being a hypocrite for not being a perfect environmental warrior?
So am I a hypocrite for not being a perfect environmental warrior? Should I wait until I have the perfect zero waste lifestyle before lobbying for change? Zero waste is not about being perfect, but recognizing and making small changes to affect change.
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