Contributed by Lacie Wever of BrainsBibsandBiz.com. Tired of throwing out uneaten leftovers, spoiled vegetables, and food items you no longer recognize under their fuzzy disguise? Here are six easy tips for reducing food waste in the kitchen. These tips are simple, practical, and suitable for anyone, especially if you are trying to live waste-free on a budget. Whether you live in a house, an apartment, or a dorm room, you can reduce your food waste in the kitchen. It is estimated that 30[...]
When inspiration strikes to make changes in my lifestyle or routine, my first instinct is to got all in and commit 100% - can you relate? This is certainly the case with building a sustainable wardrobe. I get so excited about benefits I know these changes will make in my life, that I just want to go full steam ahead and be there right now! Of course, from past experience I know that's not the most effective way to form sustainable and low-waste habits that will stick. Making the switch[...]
There are many exciting things about moving into a new apartment. For me, it was the idea of slowly building my own low-waste, chemical-free space filled with lots of plants - am I 27 going on 50? The first area I started building low-waste habits in were the kitchen and bathroom. There are so many easy and cheap zero-waste swaps in these two areas, especially when it comes to using non-toxic cleaning products. Over the past few weeks I've experimented with different 'recipes' and produc[...]
It's hard enough to think of gift ideas at the best of times, let alone gifts that are both unique and kind to the environment. Eco-friendly gift giving is an easy way to reduce your environmental footprint and go zero-waste on a budget. Luckily, there are many ways to give gifts that are good for the planet, our health and hip pocket. If you're looking for sustainable gift ideas or wonder what to buy for the eco warrior in your family, keep reading! Beginner's guide to eco-friendly a[...]
Did you know that Australians use 150,000 kilometres of wrapping paper during the festive season – enough to wrap around the Earth’s equator almost four times. Considering it's designed to be torn into shreds and tossed away in less than 60 seconds, you wonder just how much of that is going straight into landfill. Your typical wrapping paper and a lot of tissue paper usually can’t be recycled because it’s often dyed and laminated, or may contain glitter, all of which are not re[...]
What if I told you that living waste free on a budget is not only doable, but also super easy? When I first became interested in making sustainable changes around the house, I wanted to rush out and by the fancy lunchboxes, mason jars, water bottles and glass containers I associated with being "successful" at zero-waste. Maybe you can relate? The good news is that you don't need to do this! If you want to know how to move towards a zero-waste lifestyle without spending a heap of mone[...]
If you're new to zero-waste living, you've probably noticed that there's no shortage of sustainability and eco-friendly books to dive into. These zero-waste guides not only include practical and budget-friendly tips for beginners, but they also have the aesthetics to match. Happy reading! 11 zero-waste books for beginners (that aren't boring) Give A Sh*T by Ashley Piper by ashlee piper The book that started it all for me. Stop thinking you give a sh*t and[...]
Making sustainable choices when travelling isn't always easy. However, single-use plastic isn't always the cheapest option considering it's long-term cost on the environment. There are so many eco-friendly travel products and accessories available today that choosing what's best for the environment has never been easier. You don't need to throw your zero-waste habits out the door when you're away from home. Here are some environmentally friend products to consider taking on your next tr[...]
Trying to figure how to adopt a zero waste lifestyle can seem incredibly overwhelming. As someone who is still in the process of reducing my waste at home, I've learnt that the best way to start is just to start. If you're anything like me, you're after easy things you can do right now to get the ball rolling on your zero-waste journey. In this post I share some of the basic but impactful eco-friendly habits I've developed over the past few months. Before we dive in, let's ge[...]
Are you just starting on your zero-waste journey? Me too! From remembering your reusable coffee cup and saying no to plastic straws, to finding local markets and bulk food stores that sell bulk staples at a reasonable price, making the transition to a zero-waste lifestyle can be super overwhelming. Like with a lot of things in life, going full-out too fast is a sure-fire way to burn out and put something in the “too hard basket.” Don’t stress: It won’t happen overnight. COVI[...]
