If you’re into the zero waste movement, you may have heard that recycling is a scam.
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A Brief Overview of Household Hazardous Waste
My daughter MK is enrolled in a waste management program at the moment. I can honestly say that I’ve given up my first-born for the cause. I’ve been begging her to write me some blog posts—she is learning so much!—and she agreed to write one this week. Written by Mary Katherine Glen Why am I […]
Things My Daughter Eats as a Busy Student
My daughter found zero-waste living inaccessible when she went away to school. Here, she offers some meal prep ideas for busy, broke students.
Reusa-Bags Upcycled Produce Bags Community Map
Have a group that sews produce bags? Fill out a few questions to get on the map. To contact a local group, click on a pin in the map for the organizer’s email.
Don’t Toss Those Pumpkin Seeds, Roast Them!
Carving a pumpkin this Halloween? Save your pumpkin seeds and roast them in olive oil, salt and your favorite savory seasoning.
Zero-Waste Mexican Hot Chocolate
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.
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.
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.