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Pre-Existing Plastic Conditions: What Is the Cure?

Posted on March 12, 2020October 25, 2021by Anne-Marie Bonneau
food stored in jars reduces food waste because you can see what you have on hand

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?

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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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How to Make Natural Homemade Wood Stain with Vinegar

Posted on November 27, 2018August 12, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau
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Combine vinegar and steel wool in a jar to make homemade wood stain. No fumes! No VOCs! Spruce up bare wood with a rich, dark color.

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How to Easily Remove Labels and Smells to Upcycle Jars

Posted on September 7, 2016July 5, 2021by Anne-Marie Bonneau

Updated 02/06/18 Upcycle jars without buying yet another product to upcycle jars. I am a crazy jar lady. (And a crazy cat lady, but this post is about jars…) I had no idea when I went plastic-free in 2011 that I would develop a jar obsession. I can’t hoard enough jars, although I won’t settle […]

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