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How to Live Zero-Waste on a Budget

Posted on April 4, 2019November 4, 2019by Anne-Marie Bonneau
buy quality, not too much, mostly used

A zero-waste lifestyle is by nature a frugal one. These 16 tips will help you adjust to the program on a budget.

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How to Make Tofu (and Soy Milk)

Posted on March 7, 2019January 9, 2024by Anne-Marie Bonneau
a small jar of homemade soy milk, a slab of tofu and a bowl of okara

Homemade tofu requires just three ingredients—soybeans, water and a coagulant—and a bit of planning ahead.

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How to Make Unpaper Towels

Posted on February 9, 2019May 29, 2024by Anne-Marie Bonneau

You can survive without paper towels. Use rags, sponges and these unpaper towels made out of soft, absorbent flannel fabric.

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Milking Nut Milks for All Their Worth

Posted on January 30, 2019April 15, 2021by Anne-Marie Bonneau

Feeling guilty about making almond milk? Use this trick to double the amount you render. Still feel guilty? Pumpkin seed milk will assuage your guilt.

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How to Join or Start a Zero-Waste Community

Posted on January 16, 2019January 20, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau
food stored in jars reduces food waste because you can see what you have on hand

Would you like support in your zero-waste or low-waste endeavors? Look for a zero-waste community in your city or start your own by following these simple steps.

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Best Zero-Waste Blog Posts of 2018

Posted on December 21, 2018December 22, 2018by Anne-Marie Bonneau
zero waste farmers market fall produce sitting on a dark wooden table

These top nine blog posts of 2019 range from getting started on the zero-waste path, to doing zero waste on the cheap, baking sourdough bread from scratch.

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Is Zero Waste Right for You? Ask Your Trash Can

Posted on December 18, 2018September 8, 2019by Anne-Marie Bonneau
lots of jars

Do you feel overwhelmed by your stuff? Stressed? Anxious? Does the sight of plastic strewn about the streets send you into convulsions or bouts of swearing? It’s time to try Zero Waste™.

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Easy tips for a Low-Waste Cold and Flu Season

Posted on December 13, 2018March 24, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau
homemade handkerchiefs

Reduce your waste during the cold and flu season with the following tips.

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