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7 Easy Zero Waste Steps for Beginners

Posted on June 6, 2019March 23, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau

At recent event, a few times after I explained one how I live plastic-free, an attendee asked, “But what do we do?” She needed easy tips.

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How to Create a Secondhand Store in Your School

Posted on May 12, 2019June 11, 2019by Anne-Marie Bonneau

Teachers and parents! Want to help the planet and save money? Organize a clothing exchange at school to keep secondhand clothes out of landfill.

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How to Stop Receiving Unwanted Gifts

Posted on May 8, 2019November 10, 2021by Anne-Marie Bonneau

You have the zero-waste and plastic-free routine down but well-meaning friends and family constantly buy you unwanted gifts. Here’s how to decline them.

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Why Bother?

Posted on May 1, 2019May 2, 2021by Anne-Marie Bonneau
fresh produce in homemade zero waste and plastic free cloth produce bags

You completely change your lifestyle on your zero-waste journey but those around you don’t seem to care. Why not simply throw in the paper towel?

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How to Eat Your Cake and Have It Plastic-Free Too This Party Season

Posted on April 18, 2019January 9, 2025by Anne-Marie Bonneau
take real cutlery to events to cut down on plastic waste

Turn your next school function, picnic or barbecue into a plastic-free event with these simple steps.

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You Make a Difference

Posted on March 12, 2019March 14, 2019by Anne-Marie Bonneau

You may feel that your zero-waste changes don’t make an impact. But you do not work alone. Together we will change the world.

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Is Zero Waste Possible?

Posted on February 27, 2019June 10, 2019by Anne-Marie Bonneau
empty glass jars

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.

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How to Cope With Environmental Guilt Syndrome (EGS)

Posted on February 14, 2019April 21, 2021by Anne-Marie Bonneau

We environmentalists have too much work to do to let perfection and guilt stand in the way of progress. Push those abstractions aside and do what you can.

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How to Make Unpaper Towels

Posted on February 9, 2019May 29, 2024by Anne-Marie Bonneau

You can survive without paper towels. Use rags, sponges and these unpaper towels made out of soft, absorbent flannel fabric.

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