The ick factor over dirt and germs leads us to buy stuff over and over and over rather than simply washing quality items we buy or make once an reuse over and over.
Zero-Waste Basics
Party Season: Have Your Cake and Eat It Plastic-Free Too
Turn your next school function, picnic or barbecue into a plastic-free event with these simple steps.
Simple DIY Bread Slicing Guide
Cut smooth, even slices every time with this simple wooden bread slicing guide.
How to Live Zero-Waste on a Budget
A zero-waste lifestyle is by nature a frugal one. These 16 tips will help you adjust to the program on a budget.
Is Zero Waste Possible?
Zero waste represents a goal that only a small number of people will reach. However, we’d make huge strides if everyone at least attempted it.
Unpaper Towels
You can survive without paper towels. Use rags, sponges and these unpaper towels made out of soft, absorbent flannel fabric.
Join—or Start—a Zero-Waste Community
Would you like support in your zero-waste or low-waste endeavors? Look for a zero-waste community in your city or start your own by following these simple steps.
Best Zero-Waste Blog Posts of 2018
These top nine blog posts of 2019 range from getting started on the zero-waste path, to doing zero waste on the cheap, baking sourdough bread from scratch.
Is Zero Waste Right for You? Ask Your Trash Can
Do you feel overwhelmed by your stuff? Stressed? Anxious? Does the sight of plastic strewn about the streets send you into convulsions or bouts of swearing? It’s time to try Zero Waste™.
A Low-Waste Cold and Flu Season
Reduce your waste during the cold and flu season with the following tips.
Lower-Waste Goodie Bags, Prizes and Stocking Stuffers
The goodie bag dilemma Earlier this week, a reader asked me if I had any good ideas for kids’ goodie bags. She and her family throw a big Christmas party every year. She cooks all sorts of delicious food, organizes games for the kids and dresses up as Santa. She had been stressing out over […]