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9 Simple Foods to Make not Buy

Posted on December 16, 2019October 27, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau
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These 9 easy-to-make staples will save you money and they taste delicious.

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  • Zero-Waste Basics

49 Zero-Waste Ways to Save Thousands of Dollars

Posted on September 9, 2019June 8, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau

Some aspects of zero-waste living cost more but most cost less.

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Easy, 4-Ingredient Naturally Carbonated Strawberry Soda

Posted on September 2, 2019June 1, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau

This starter-free strawberry soda is like the one-night stand of fermented drinks—no long-term commitment necessary.

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  • Climate Crisis

7 Ways to Help the Amazon and a Fermentation Fundraiser

Posted on August 23, 2019December 13, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau

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.

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How to Live Zero-Waste on a Budget

Posted on April 4, 2019November 4, 2019by Anne-Marie Bonneau
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A zero-waste lifestyle is by nature a frugal one. These 16 tips will help you adjust to the program on a budget.

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7 Easy Recipes for Lemon Season

Posted on January 23, 2019February 11, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau
fresh organic lemons

When life gives you lemons, use them all up with these recipes, including the peels, and avoid food waste.

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23 Simple Ways to Reduce Planet-Heating Wasted Food

Posted on January 10, 2019January 15, 2024by Anne-Marie Bonneau
food waste increases planet heating greenhouse gases

Food waste is often literally the low-hanging fruit of combatting climate change. These simple 23 tactics will help you waste less food and save more money.

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  • Zero-Waste Basics

Best Zero-Waste Blog Posts of 2018

Posted on December 21, 2018December 22, 2018by Anne-Marie Bonneau
zero waste farmers market fall produce sitting on a dark wooden table

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.

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Easy tips for a Low-Waste Cold and Flu Season

Posted on December 13, 2018March 24, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau
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Reduce your waste during the cold and flu season with the following tips.

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