I’ve been reading “The Art of Asking” by Amanda Palmer of the Dresden Dolls. Previous to writing the book, Amanda gave a talk at a TED conference because she was one of the first people to crowdfund a massive amount of money, all from her fans for the purpose of creating a new album. Her… Read More How Asking Can Reduce Your Waste
When you have kids, you know that snacks are life. Your kid may fight you tooth and nail to eat a meal, but will willingly snack all day long if they were allowed. But being part of this modern culture, what do you think of when you think of snacks for kids? Goldfish, applesauce pouches,… Read More The Ultimate List of Zero Waste Snacks for Kids
Last month, I was SO excited! I was going to do my first ever, (almost) completely Zero Waste Grocery Shopping trip. With my reusable bags, bulk bags (handmade from an old torn sheet even!), and grocery list in tow, I was ready. I even previously scoped out the stores in the area that would be… Read More What NOT to Do Your First Time Zero Waste Grocery Shopping
Wanna hear my *favorite* game we play in my household? It’s called “Who Gets To Open The Pile Of Tupperware Full Of Rotting Food And Dump Said Food In The Garbage Disposal?” Cue screams of “Not It!” Anyone else play this game? Each month, you finally get around to cleaning out your fridge, your… Read More A Beginners Guide to Reducing Food Waste
What is Zero Waste, Anyway? The quickest way to explain Zero Waste is through this diagram: Linear economy: resources are harvested, used and then thrown away. Recycling economy: resources are harvested, recycled a few times, but often ultimately end up thrown away. Circular economy: resources are harvested, used and then reused, and then reused and… Read More 5 Simple R’s to Get You Started With Zero Waste
