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Plastic Free July: The Pandemic Year(s)

Posted on June 30, 2020June 30, 2020by Anne-Marie Bonneau

Like much else in 2020, Plastic Free July will look a bit different this year. Here are 17 ways to participate during the pandemic.

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12 Ways to Fight the Pandemic Plastic Push

Posted on May 18, 2020May 18, 2020by Anne-Marie Bonneau
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Just when we had begun to make big strides against plastic pollution, some businesses have banned reusables. Here’s what we can do to cut plastic waste.

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Hunkered Down During COVID-19? Make Something.

Posted on March 14, 2020March 14, 2020by Anne-Marie Bonneau

Millions of us will stay hunkered down at home during COVID-19, either out of necessity or precaution. Now seems like a great time to learn a new skill.

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Will the Coronavirus Kill the Zero-Waste Movement?

Posted on March 5, 2020March 5, 2020by Anne-Marie Bonneau
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Should we abandon the low-waste lifestyle during the coronavirus outbreak, avoid reusables and choose single-use throwaway items?

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7 Simple Gifts to Sew for Your Favorite Zero Waster

Posted on December 6, 2019May 23, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau

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.

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Zero-Waste Babies and Toddlers

Posted on November 24, 2019November 25, 2019by Anne-Marie Bonneau
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Like all things zero-waste, with a bit of planning, you can drastically reduce waste with babies and toddlers.

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Reusa-Bags Upcycled Produce Bags Community Map

Posted on October 19, 2019April 9, 2024by Anne-Marie Bonneau

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.

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How to Sew a Simple and Inexpensive Utensil Roll

Posted on July 3, 2019May 24, 2024by Anne-Marie Bonneau

Make this utensil roll, stash it in your bag and wield your real cutlery everywhere you go to deflect the disposable stuff for plastic-free eating.

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Getting Over the Ick Factor to Reduce Waste

Posted on April 23, 2019September 2, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau
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The ick factor over dirt and germs leads us to buy stuff over and over and over rather than simply washing quality items we buy or make once an reuse over and over.

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