Zero Waste Blog

3 Tips for a Zero Waste Halloween

I have a love/hate relationship when it comes to Halloween. I love the costumes, the festive treats, the campy decor. I hate the candy wrappers, di...

Things I Still Buy In Plastic, And Why I'm Ok With It

Today, I want to share the areas of my life where I still use plastic to let you know that you’re not alone. Yes, I’d like to find better alternati...

7 Reusable Items for the Zero Waste Baby

Having kids, especially a newborn, can create a lot of extra waste. On today's post, I have compiled 7 reusable items (and tips) to help you drasti...

I Tried Who Gives A Crap, And Here’s What I Thought

When was the last time you got excited about toilet paper? I'm willing to guess that you've never been excited about tp, and you're not alone. Toda...

9 Easy Steps Towards Zero Waste That Are Free

Going zero waste is not something that happens overnight. It comes gradually, with small everyday changes, and does not have to be expensive. There...

How to Store Fruits & Vegetables Without Plastic Waste

Storing produce without plastic is nothing new. Our grandparents knew how to extend the life of their fruits and vegetables using glass containers ...

5 Ways to Keep Your Baby Shower Zero Waste

It can be hard to keep an event zero waste, especially when you're not planning it. My friends used these 5 simple tips to keep my baby shower zero...

11 Creative Ways to Shop Zero Waste at Whole Foods Market

Grocery shopping presents one of the biggest hurdles for living a zero waste lifestyle—it can seem like there's no way to avoid plastic. At Whole F...

8 Zero Waste Swaps for Dining On-the-Go

Reducing waste while dining on-the-go can take a little planning, but once you get in the habit, it's easy to maintain. Today on the blog I have 8 ...

10 Healthy, Zero Waste Snacks To Keep You Going

When you're a snacker, it can be tempting to pick up some packaged sweet or salty treats when you're craving a little sustenance between meals. But...

10 Weird Things You Can Compost

If you're thinking about switching to a zero waste lifestyle, a good place to start is your trash. When I started noticed what I was throwing away,...

My Dad's Zero Waste Kitchen Makeover

Have you ever walked into a family member or friend's kitchen and itched to give them a zero waste makeover? I knew with a few easy swaps, my dad w...