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Wash Laundry, Not too Much, Hang to Dry

Posted on January 22, 2020April 9, 2021by Anne-Marie Bonneau

Wash dirty laundry in cold, use as few products as possible and hang to dry. You’ll save money and your clothes will last longer.

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Plan to Reduce Waste

Posted on January 19, 2020January 26, 2020by Anne-Marie Bonneau

When in human history have we ever not had to plan ahead for our needs? Overnight shipping is only a recent development.

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How Do I Make My Parents Live More Sustainably?

Posted on January 15, 2020June 20, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau
food stored in jars reduces food waste because you can see what you have on hand

“I’m a teenager living at home with unsupportive parents. What can I do to make them stop using so much plastic and be more sustainable?”

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A 9-for-1 New Year’s Resolution

Posted on December 30, 2019November 22, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau
unpackaged produce from the farmers' market

Have so many vices that you can’t decide on a new year’s resolution? One resolution automatically covers many others.

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9 Simple Foods to Make not Buy

Posted on December 16, 2019October 27, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau
A half-filled bottle and a large jar of apple scrap vinegar sit on a wooden table

These 9 easy-to-make staples will save you money and they taste delicious.

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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
infant baby girl

Like all things zero-waste, with a bit of planning, you can drastically reduce waste with babies and toddlers.

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Is Recycling a Scam?

Posted on November 13, 2019November 13, 2019by Mary Katherine Glen
Metal and cardboard bales ready for recycling

If you’re into the zero waste movement, you may have heard that recycling is a scam.

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A Brief Overview of Household Hazardous Waste

Posted on November 10, 2019December 6, 2019by Mary Katherine Glen

Adopting zero-waste habits is the best strategy for reducing the volume of waste in landfills. But when hazardous waste happens, follow these tips.

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