A handkerchief stuffed inside a pocket got me thinking about aspects of consumerism I’m happy I no longer have to deal with.
reusables
How to Roast Whole Garlic Without Tinfoil
When I stopped buying throwaway items, I had to figure out how to make roasted garlic without tinfoil. It was one of the easiest swaps.
How to Normalize BYO Containers in the US
Grassroots initiative US Reduces connects eco-conscious consumers with local businesses that accept BYO containers. Join us!
Bring Your Own Container Every Time You Dine Out
Don’t want to waste food you can’t finish in a restaurant or toss a to-go container at home? Go for option three: Bring your own container.
14 Ways to Use Free Jars
Jars reduce food and packaging waste, make food look more appetizing, cost no extra cash if you reuse any jars you buy food in—and much more!
Greed Flushes the Earth’s Lungs Down the Toilet
During a climate crisis, industry continues to clear-cut the carbon-sequestering boreal forest in Canada to make toilet paper. What to do.
Passive Zero Waste: Doing Nothing Is the Best Solution
If sustainable living seems hard, try passive zero-waste. In other words, do nothing (or very little). Here are 11 strategies.
5 Simple Zero-Waste Frugal Dinners Under $12
Each $12 frugal dinner in this post serves four people, thus proving that a zero-waste or low-waste lifestyle need not cost a fortune.
How to Launch a Bring-Your-Own-Container Program in Any Community
One woman, out to reduce her family’s waste, launched a movement that quickly spread across Toronto. Learn how to start a similar program.