Last month we looked at ways to clear out our closets and keep clothing out of the landfill. Now that you have a clean, organized closet you’ll want to take extra good care of your clothes. Your clothes will last longer if you wash less often and wash on cold. Levi’s recently came out and […]
It’s no secret that I love bulk shopping. I get as much as possible in bulk by refilling my own containers. However, I also order cases from my local grocery store and shop at Costco for canned goods like pumpkin and tomato products. Purchasing in bulk is a great way to save money, reduce […]
One of the most common questions I get is about cleaning products. It can be hard to understand and decipher claims, greenwashing and all the options out there! In an era with no regulations on the word “natural” it is hard to determine fact from fiction. One of the most simple options is baking soda and […]
Did you know the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) estimates that 2 BILLION disposable razors a year are thrown away?!?! I can’t even wrap my mind around what that looks like. Those razors are most likely never going to breakdown- and that doesn’t even count the disposable razor blade heads on refillable razors! Fortunately, there are […]
I’m excited to introduce you to someone who has an amazing product for people looking to reduce their waste! A few months ago I wrote a post about making my own shampoo. That was before I found Natalie with Apple Valley Naturals!!! Natalie makes shampoo and body bars. She also has a men’s bar that’s […]
The last couple of weeks we’ve looked at reducing our closets and keeping clothing out of the dumps. One aspect of clothing care that is often overlooked is dry cleaning. Hangers and garment bags from dry cleaning account for a HUGE amount of waste. These are usually tossed without second thought. The best option is to […]
How’s your clean closet feeling? Were you able to part with a lot of things? Did you try to go through any of your undergarments or lingerie? What’s a Zero Waster to do with these items they no longer want or need? Don’t worry, you don’t have to trash them!! Unwanted underwear and lingerie can be […]
Do the clothes make the girl or the girl make the clothes? Either way, women around the nation have closets full of beautiful clothes- the majority of which are hardly ever worn! Maybe they’re being saved for a “special occasion” or maybe they’re slightly damaged or stained but you don’t want to get rid of […]
Throughout our “Waste Less and Be Green in 2015” series we’ve been interviewing other women-owned businesses. We’ve learned about their passions, interests and gained some valuable tips and inspiration. Today I introduce you to Kyndra from Fancy Peanut Food. She’s going to give us some simple tips for healthy eating and a yummy recipe. […]
Sometimes I really wish I could slow down time- especially during the warm, lazy summer days. What have you been doing this summer? We just got back from a long camping trip with my in-laws. It was a great to get away from the city for a while. Camping is one of my favorite activities. […]