• Blog
  • Book
  • Sourdough
  • Recipe Index
  • Garden
  • Challenges
    • 50 Ways to Kick Plastic
  • Making
    • Reusa-Bags
  • Media/Press
    • About/Contact
Zero-Waste Chef

sustainability

  • Zero-Waste Basics

Get Ready for Plastic Free July

Posted on June 26, 2019June 22, 2020by Anne-Marie Bonneau

Plastic Free July is here! Take the challenge and then follow these strategies for a successful month, free of single-use plastics.

Read More
10 Comments
  • Climate Crisis

12 Simple Strategies to Cope with Ecoanxiety

Posted on June 20, 2019January 21, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau

The American Psychological Association defines ecoanxiety as “A chronic fear of environmental doom.” If you have ecoanxiety, try these coping strategies.

Read More
8 Comments
  • Zero-Waste Basics

10 Easy Zero-Waste Snacks for Kids and Those Who Feed Them

Posted on June 11, 2019April 12, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau
zero-waste snacks for kids: kombucha and popcorn

Fill little bellies, not big garbage bags, with these healthy and simple zero-waste snacks for kids.

Read More
9 Comments
  • Zero-Waste Basics

7 Easy Zero Waste Steps for Beginners

Posted on June 6, 2019March 23, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau

At recent event, a few times after I explained one how I live plastic-free, an attendee asked, “But what do we do?” She needed easy tips.

Read More
14 Comments
  • Challenges

14-Day Zero Food Waste Challenge

Posted on May 29, 2019November 3, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau

Drastically reduce your food waste by following this fun and simple 14-day challenge.

Read More
24 Comments
  • Rants

Want to Combat Climate Change? Pick Up Your Damn Socks

Posted on May 23, 2019June 1, 2020by Anne-Marie Bonneau
flower garden in our intentional community

To tackle the challenges brought on by climate change—and the grassroots, anti-consumer, zero-waste movement plays a role—we women could use some help.

Read More
13 Comments
  • Making

How to Make Reusable Produce Bags [with Video]

Posted on May 16, 2019April 9, 2024by Anne-Marie Bonneau
homemade cloth produce bags for zero waste and plastic free shopping

Upcycle sheets, fabric remnants and scraps into reusable cloth produce bags for zero-waste and plastic-free shopping.

Read More
26 Comments
  • Zero-Waste Basics

How to Stop Receiving Unwanted Gifts

Posted on May 8, 2019November 10, 2021by Anne-Marie Bonneau

You have the zero-waste and plastic-free routine down but well-meaning friends and family constantly buy you unwanted gifts. Here’s how to decline them.

Read More
14 Comments
  • Zero-Waste Basics

How to Eat Your Cake and Have It Plastic-Free Too This Party Season

Posted on April 18, 2019January 9, 2025by Anne-Marie Bonneau
take real cutlery to events to cut down on plastic waste

Turn your next school function, picnic or barbecue into a plastic-free event with these simple steps.

Read More
10 Comments

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts
  • Instagram
  • Threads
  • Facebook

Check Out My Award-Winning Book



LEARN MORE

As Seen In

NPR logo The Washington Post logo Los Angeles Times logo The Guardian logo The Mercury News logo The CBC logo Treehugger logo Vox logo Martha Stewart logo Forbes logo Huffpost logo Mashable logo BuzzFeed logo CTV logo Toronto Star logo

Recent Posts

  • Workshop: Start a Sourdough Starter and Keep It Alive!
  • How to Patch Sad Ripped Pant Legs
  • How to Sew Produce Bags with Simple Tie Closures
  • How to Make Concentrated Vegetable Base for Broth
  • Out With the Concrete Pavers, In With the Plants
  • How to Revive Sad Vegetables Through Braising
  • Easy Reusable Cloth Lunch Bag with a Flap Closure
  • How to Organize a Sewing Bee to Reduce Plastic Produce Bags
  • How to Make Three-Ingredient Lemonade
  • A Recycling Professional Answers Your Trashy Questions

Top Posts & Pages

How to Make a Ginger Bug Starter for Natural Soda
Easy, 4-Ingredient Naturally Carbonated Strawberry Soda
How to Make Ginger Beer
How to Turn Old Jeans into an Awesome Denim Bag
12 Simple Ideas to Use All the Citrus Peels
Frugal Hugelkultur: How to Build the Ultimate Raised Garden Bed
23 Simple Sourdough Discard Recipes That Empty Your Jar
How to Brew Naturally Fermented Hibiscus Soda
Thumb Your Nose at Big Soda: Naturally Carbonated Lemonade
How to Sprout Beans, Grains and Seeds with Basic Tools

Categories

Archives

Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.

To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
© 2025 Anne Marie Bonneau Theme by Colorlib Powered by Create a website or blog at WordPress.com

Loading Comments...