Say no to plastic bottles of chocolate syrup and hot chocolate packets and yes to Mexican hot chocolate with a hint of cinnamon, nutmeg and cayenne pepper.
Global Climate Strike Whataboutism
People have lots of advice—or whataboutisms—for the global climate strikers: “Instead of taking to the streets, the strikers should actually do X, Y or Z.”
Ask Anne Marie: How Can I Support the Climate Strikes?
“I want to go to the climate strikes but I have really bad anxiety. What else could I do?”
49 Zero-Waste Steps to Saving Thousands of Dollars
Some aspects of zero-waste living cost more but most cost less.
4-Ingredient Naturally Carbonated Strawberry Soda
This starter-free strawberry soda is like the one-night stand of fermented drinks—no long-term commitment necessary.
7 Ways to Help the Amazon and a Fermentation Fundraiser
Reading about the unprecedented, deliberate fires raging in the Amazon rainforest can lead to feelings of helplessness. Take action! Here’s what you can do.
How to Survive in the Kitchen Without Disposables
Cooking without expensive disposables requires only a bit of creativity and resourcefulness.
Use-It-Up Corn Cob Broth
Vegetable broth made with corn cobs, husks and floss tastes absolutely delicious and contains only the minimal ingredients that you yourself put in the pot.
Needs Are Problems Looking for Solutions, not Products
The marketing industry has trained us well to buy products that will supposedly solve all of life’s problems. But you might already have what you need.
Plastic-Free Frozen Fruit
Follow these simple steps to freeze seasonal, local fresh fruit without the plastic.
No Excuses Utensil Roll
Make this utensil roll, stash it in your bag and wield your real cutlery everywhere you go to deflect the disposable stuff for plastic-free eating.
Get Ready for Plastic Free July
Plastic Free July is here! Take the challenge and then follow these strategies for a successful month, free of single-use plastics.