Zero Waste Blog

They say that two moves is as good as a fire. While moving is inherently chaotic, but it does provide the opportunity to minimize your belongings and doesn't have to be wasteful process. Read my 5 tips for a zero waste move to help reduce waste and minimize your home in the process.

Our backyard has an abundance of rose bushes and it got me to thinking — what can I do with the petals? Rosewater is easy to make and has anti-inflammatory properties that are good for your skin. You can drink rosewater or add it to skincare products.

When it comes to zero waste and fashion, buying secondhand is key. Thrifting is like a treasure hunt—it takes time, patience and a little luck. In this post I have compiled 8 tips for thrifting to create a wardrobe that's fun, sustainable and one-of-a-kind,

Many friends have told me that they would like to reduce their waste but don't know where to get started. Going zero waste can seem intimidating and/or confusing when you don't know where to begin. In this post, I provide 5 easy ways to get started with a zero waste lifestyle.

I need a really good makeup remover. One that is gentle, gets the job done and something I can mix up easily when I'm running low. After some experimenting, I finally have found a blend that is easy to make, non-greasy and gets all my raccoon eye makeup off after a long day.

One of our favorite things about the farmers' market is that it's so easy to shop plastic-free. Your food has traveled a shorter distance (local farm to stand) and you can easily use your cloth produce bags and glass jars and hand the plastic berry basket or rubber band back to the farmer to reuse.

As some of you might know, Max and I are getting married this June! With a date and venue selected, we've been hard at work planning the wedding...while juggling our new business and buying a home.

I used to drop into Target before any big cleaning project and stock up on a number of highly specialized (and highly chemical) cleaners. Since transitioning to a zero waste lifestyle, I've discovered the magic cleaning power of white vinegar.

Tumeric milk is my favorite drink for cold weather and when I'm under the weather. It's spicy, soothing, creamy and its anti-microbial and anti-viral properties are so good for you. 

A refrigerator is like a closet for your food—and like clothing, you want to have your food readily accessible, well organized and arranged in a way that's aesthetically pleasing. Follow these 5 tips for a minimal, plastic-free fridge.