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
Adopting zero-waste habits is the best strategy for reducing the volume of waste in landfills. But when hazardous waste happens, follow these tips.
Things My Daughter Eats as a Busy Student
My daughter found zero-waste living inaccessible when she went away to school. Here, she offers some meal prep ideas for busy, broke students.
Reusa-Bags Upcycled Produce Bags Community Map
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.
Don’t Toss Those Pumpkin Seeds, Roast Them!
Carving a pumpkin this Halloween? Save your pumpkin seeds and roast them in olive oil, salt and your favorite savory seasoning.
Zero-Waste Mexican Hot Chocolate
Say no to plastic bottles of chocolate syrup and hot chocolate packets and yes to Mexican hot chocolate with a hint of cinnamon, nutmeg and cayenne pepper.
49 Zero-Waste Ways to Save Thousands of Dollars
Some aspects of zero-waste living cost more but most cost less.
4-Ingredient Naturally Carbonated Strawberry Soda
This starter-free strawberry soda is like the one-night stand of fermented drinks—no long-term commitment necessary.
Use-It-Up Corn Cob Broth
Vegetable broth made with corn cobs, husks and floss tastes absolutely delicious and contains only the minimal ingredients that you yourself put in the pot.
Needs Are Problems Looking for Solutions, not Products
The marketing industry has trained us well to buy products that will supposedly solve all of life’s problems. But you might already have what you need.
Plastic-Free Frozen Fruit
Follow these simple steps to freeze seasonal, local fresh fruit without the plastic.
No Excuses Utensil Roll
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.
Get Ready for Plastic Free July
Plastic Free July is here! Take the challenge and then follow these strategies for a successful month, free of single-use plastics.
12 Simple Strategies to Cope with Ecoanxiety
The American Psychological Association defines ecoanxiety as “A chronic fear of environmental doom.” If you have ecoanxiety, try these coping strategies.