How Can I Reduce Food Waste? A large part of the American food supply is turned into waste. In fact, the average U.S. household wastes around 31.9% of its food. That comes out to 125 to 160 billion pounds of wasted food every year. Not only is food waste contributing to our climate crisis, but it’s also wasting money. So what can we do to reduce food waste? Fortunately, there are several steps we can take to reduce food waste […]
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How to Do a Waste Audit at Home When you’re ready to start cutting back on your waste, an important step you should take is completing a waste audit. But what is a waste audit? And how in the world do you do a waste audit? According to the EPA, the average American generates 4.9 pounds of waste a day. Do you wonder whether you produce more or less waste? You can find out by conducting a home waste audit. In this […]
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Best Reusable Paper Towels If you’re trying to save trees and reduce your paper towel use, you’re going to need something to help you wipe up those messes and spills. For messes you simply need to get rid of, you can choose one of these top eco-friendly paper towels. For all other types of messes, you can use one of these best reusable paper towels. The great thing about these paper towel alternatives is that you can use them again […]
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Best Shave Soap for Zero Waste Shaving When it’s time to shave, you can’t go wrong with this DIY shave gel. However, sometimes you might not have the ingredients available or have time for DIY. In that case, it’s always great to have some shave soap on hand. These shave soaps are made with natural ingredients that will soothe, hydrate, and protect your skin during shaving. Even better, they won’t create any excess waste! Take a look at this list […]
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7 Easy Steps to a Zero Waste Cookout Cookouts are a classic summer tradition, yet they can also produce A LOT of waste. The thing is they don’t have to produce any waste at all. If you’re interested in making your barbecue parties more sustainable, check out these easy tips on how to have a zero waste cookout. Related: How to Help Kids Have a Sustainable Summer 1. Use Natural Decorations As you’re getting ready for your cookout, you’ll probably […]
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Zero Waste Grocery Shopping Without Bulk Stores You’ve made great strides to reduce waste in the kitchen, but let’s be completely honest here: You’ll never have a low waste kitchen until you tackle zero waste grocery shopping. Admittedly, zero waste grocery shopping was one of the last changes I made in my journey to live a more eco-friendly life simply because it seemed so overwhelming. Grocery stores are filled with single-use plastic items. I wasn’t sure if it was even […]
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Zero Waste Dish Soap: 10 Brands for Clean Dishes and a Clean World Whether you have a goal of creating a zero waste kitchen, or you’re simply trying to live a more eco-friendly life, making the switch to a zero waste dish soap is an important thing to do. Related: Easy Steps to Making a Zero Waste Kitchen Can zero waste dish soap actually get your dishes clean? Absolutely! So learn more about the best eco-friendly dish soap that you […]
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The Best Bamboo Electric Toothbrush Heads You likely already know that one easy step in creating an eco-friendly bathroom is making the switch to a bamboo toothbrush. But what if you use an electric toothbrush? Are you stuck using those wasteful plastic heads? Not when you make the switch to bamboo electric toothbrush heads! These bamboo replacement heads work just like your regular plastic replacement heads, except you can compost the head when it reaches the end of its usefulness. […]
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9 Best Zero Waste Makeup Brands You love to use makeup to highlight your beauty. However, between the toxic ingredients and the incredible amount of waste left behind, you might be doing more harm than good. That’s why you should consider switching to one of these best zero waste makeup brands. Whether you want to showcase your beautiful eyes, soften your kissable lips, or smooth your gorgeous skin tone, you can find zero waste makeup that can help. Best of […]
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Easy Ways to Go Zero Waste on a Budget Going zero waste on a budget. Is it even possible? The zero waste movement has a reputation for being expensive. In a way, that’s true. If you go out and buy every zero waste item you see right away, the cost will add up quickly. But here’s the thing: there are some zero waste items you don’t need to get right away. There are also plenty of ways you can make […]
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