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Things My Daughter Eats as a Busy Student

Posted on November 3, 2019January 3, 2020by Mary Katherine Glen
Dutch oven with minestrone soup

My daughter found zero-waste living inaccessible when she went away to school. Here, she offers some meal prep ideas for busy, broke students.

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Reusa-Bags Upcycled Produce Bags Community Map

Posted on October 19, 2019April 9, 2024by Anne-Marie Bonneau

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.

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How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds for a No-Waste Snack

Posted on October 18, 2019November 1, 2024by Anne-Marie Bonneau
cast iron skillet used to roast pumpkin seeds

Carving a pumpkin this Halloween? Save your pumpkin seeds and roast them in olive oil, salt and your favorite savory seasoning.

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Mexican Hot Chocolate Made on Demand

Posted on October 13, 2019December 13, 2021by Anne-Marie Bonneau
frothy Mexican hot chocolate made with homemade almond milk

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.

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49 Zero-Waste Ways to Save Thousands of Dollars

Posted on September 9, 2019June 8, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau

Some aspects of zero-waste living cost more but most cost less.

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Easy, 4-Ingredient Naturally Carbonated Strawberry Soda

Posted on September 2, 2019June 1, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau

This starter-free strawberry soda is like the one-night stand of fermented drinks—no long-term commitment necessary.

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Quick and Easy Stovetop Granola-ish Muesli

Posted on August 8, 2019August 9, 2019by Anne-Marie Bonneau

You say granola. I say muesli. We can all say delicious.

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How to Cook Use-It-Up Corncob Broth

Posted on July 27, 2019July 22, 2025by Anne-Marie Bonneau

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.

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Needs Are Problems Looking for Solutions, not More Products

Posted on July 22, 2019August 10, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau

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.

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