Don’t let a want of fancy tools squelch your dreams of baking delicious sourdough bread. You may have most of the gear you need.
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I’m Quitting Plastic. What Do I Do With My Plastic Stuff?
You’ve decided to wean yourself from single-use plastic. But what do you do with all of the plastic stuff you still have in your home?
Will the Coronavirus Kill the Zero-Waste Movement?
Should we abandon the low-waste lifestyle during the coronavirus outbreak, avoid reusables and choose single-use throwaway items?
How Does Recycling Work and Should I Bother?
What gets recycled? What doesn’t? Why does recycling differ from place to place? A waste management student reveals these mysteries and more!
Vegan Sourdough Pancakes
If you start a sourdough starter, you’ll want to find ways to use up the excess. These 5-ingredient vegan sourdough pancakes call for an entire cup of unfed sourdough starter.
7 Staples I Stock at All Times
With these 7 basic staples on hand, I have the foundations for a variety of delicious, healthy dishes. When any of these run out, it’s time to shop.
7 Ways to Spot Greenwashing and How to Avoid It
We consumers want to do the right thing and marketers know this. Hence the vague language, fuzzy animals and other greenwashing tactics.
Wash Laundry, Not too Much, Hang to Dry
Wash dirty laundry in cold, use as few products as possible and hang to dry. You’ll save money and your clothes will last longer.
Plan to Reduce Waste
When in human history have we ever not had to plan ahead for our needs? Overnight shipping is only a recent development.
How Do I Make My Parents Live More Sustainably?
“I’m a teenager living at home with unsupportive parents. What can I do to make them stop using so much plastic and be more sustainable?”
A 9-for-1 New Year’s Resolution
Have so many vices that you can’t decide on a new year’s resolution? One resolution automatically covers many others.
9 More Foods to Make not Buy
These 9 easy-to-make staples will save you money and they taste delicious.
7 Simple Gifts to Sew for Your Favorite Zero Waster
Sew handmade, zero-waste gifts for the favorite zero waster on your list. These easy projects will help you help yours divert trash from landfill.