Suffering from eco-anxiety ? Learn how to deal with eco-anxiety with these 5 practical tips to apply on your journey to sustainable living.
If you're hoping to achieve a zero waste bathroom, I applaud you. The bathroom is one of the most wasteful rooms of the house! There's so many products we use in the bathroom on a daily basis - from lotion, to q-tips, to hair spray. The worst yet is most of it is disposable or
Ready to try some new zero waste swaps? Think twice before buying any of these "sustainable" items and try what I suggest instead.
Minimalism and zero waste share several core tenants, one of them being BUY LESS. So, I wanted to round up 50 things that I don't buy anymore. After all
The zero-waste movement is huge right now – and for good reason! Take a look at all of the plastic clogging our oceans and piling up in landfills (and our homes) and you can see it’s a problem. What is Zero-Waste? Zero-waste living is a solution to the problem of massive waste around the world....
If you’re on social media, chances are you’ve noticed people throwing around the phrases: “zero waste,” “green living,” and “sustainable.” But what does it all mean and why does it matter? A sustainable future is important because if we don’t stop using the planet’s natural resources at the current
Are you about to try sustainable living and go zero waste ? You should know about these 8 things I wish I knew before starting sustainable living.
Whether you want to go change the world or learn more about your environmental footprint, these books on sustainability will get you started!
Living a sustainable and zero waste lifestyle can seem overwhelming. Let's look at a few products that have helped me reduce my waste over the years.
The zero-waste movement is huge right now – and for good reason! Take a look at all of the plastic clogging our oceans and piling up in landfills (and our homes) and you can see it’s a problem. What is Zero-Waste? Zero-waste living is a solution to the problem of massive waste around the world....
Whether you want to go change the world or learn more about your environmental footprint, these books on sustainability will get you started!
Tired of things breaking, cheap junk, or reduce your consumption? Here’s how to find items you only need to buy once, that will last forever.
Details Minimalism meets DIY in an accessible guide to household waste reduction. In 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste, author Kathryn Kellogg shares tips, tricks, DIY recipes, and advice for responsible consumption in this practical, friendly blueprint of realistic lifestyle changes for anyone who wants to reduce their waste. “It’s not about perfection,” she says. “It’s about making better choices.” Author: Kathryn Kellogg Paperback 256 pages 5.5” x 8.3”
What is sustainable living? In a nutshell, it means reducing your carbon footprint, using fewer resources and choosing to purchase more sustainable products. It has many benefits like helping the environment, saving money, and it even makes us feel good! Switching to sustainable living can be a gratifying experience, it makes us more mindful and …
52 zero waste resolutions - one for every week of the year! In no particular order, feel free to tackle these in any way that makes sense for you.
You might know, I got married earlier this year. You can read all about it from the dress to the bachelorette party here. What most of you probably
Zero Waste Gift Giving Ideas including eco friendly gifts for her, him, and everyone on your list - no matter the occasion!
Find simple ways to be more sustainable in everyday life effortlessly, and ideas on how to lower your environmental impact, and live sustainably.
A list of the best sustainable books on eco-friendly living. Books about sustainable living to get you started on a path to zero waste living.
Etsy Shops Selling Sustainable Goods Etsy has become one of the best places on the web to source handmade, local, and now sustainable goods. From shampoo bars and waste-free kits to upcycled art and apparel, Etsy provides an eco-friendly alternative to Amazon and other ecommerce giants that create
Are you looking for zero waste lifestyle tips but don’t know where to start? This beginner's guide is full of zero waste lifestyle tips for your family.
Looking for easy ways to lead a more non-toxic, eco friendly and sustainable lifestyle? I'm going to be sharing my favorite sustainable swaps for everyday items you have in your home! For the last few years, we've slowly been transitioning over to cleaner, more sustainable products and it's definitely a process! We're still making swaps
Awesome that you are considering making your life more sustainable! With these tips, you will make a great start in your zero waste journey.
Learn these great tips for starting a zero waste kitchen. Building eco-friendly habits over time can help you succeed in living a healthier life.
With all movements, there always seems to be something missing.Something to be improved. Here's why the zero waste movement isn't sustainable
Here are some easy eco-friendly swaps you can make to become more eco-friendly today.
Learn how sustainable choices not only help the planet but also put money back in your pocket. Explore zero waste essentials and practical ideas
This post has affliate links, read here how these work. So you want to get started living zero waste and plastic free, right? That's brilliant. And the good news is there ARE loads of tiny
Disclosure : This post includes some affiliate links, which means at no cost to you, we will make a small commission if you click through and buy something. Thanks for reading! With a pandemic in our midst, it’s been more important than ever to keep our spaces clean and sanitized. Seems like clea
You might think that going plastic free might require a substantial investment but long term you can actually SAVE a ton of money. There are now plenty of low waste and plastic-free products to make your home more sustainable.
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Not sure where to start when it comes to reducing plastic from your life? Here are 14 simple zero-waste bathroom swaps you can make today!
If you're hoping to achieve a zero waste bathroom, I applaud you. The bathroom is one of the most wasteful rooms of the house! There's so many products we use in the bathroom on a daily basis - from lotion, to q-tips, to hair spray. The worst yet is most of it is disposable or
Learn to go imperfectly zero waste and stop feeling overwhelmed! Go green and reduce waste with these practical, simple zero waste tips for your family.
When I think about the bathroom, a lot of ‘use & toss’ things come to mind. Almost every standard bathroom routine consists of disposable items which together, adds up to a lot of waste in landfill. In recent times, a lot more eco-friendly and reusable options have hit the market, encouragin
Learn these great tips for starting a zero waste kitchen. Building eco-friendly habits over time can help you succeed in living a healthier life.
Our list of tips on how to reduce waste in the kitchen, at the grocery store, and while eating out.
Having been on my sustainability journey for a few years now, reducing waste has become second nature. Here are my daily zero waste habits!
Ready to try some new zero waste swaps? Think twice before buying any of these "sustainable" items and try what I suggest instead.
If you’re anything like me, getting started on a new goal is one of the most exciting times in our lives — we’ve come to a place where we’ve envisioned new possibilities for ourselves and have recognized ways to push towards new growth — but it can also be one of the most intimidating and lead us toward goal spiral quickly. Maybe you’ve experienced this scenario? We start with an exciting, shiny new goal, and all goes well for the first week or two until we hit a roadblock and suddenly find ourselves in need a break. So we take a day off. Then another one, and another one, until a month later and we find our break has become the daily status quo and we don’t have a single result to show for ourselves. And so we give up, until a new season or new year when we decide to give it a go again — this time with success! I know, I’ve been there. Goal setting is a tricky practice and figuring out works best for you can take some trial and error (why else do we have thousands of different goal setting planners and workbooks?). Likewise, making a lifestyle shift can be equally as testy. We start off with good intention and enthusiasm, and as time goes on and challenges arise, we find ourselves questioning our motivation and ability to keep pushing forward. But it is possible to push through and, from my experience, setting yourself up for success from the beginning is a important part of it. It may be tempting to jump right in to your zero waste journey and start making all the swaps from the get-go, but if I can give you any advice it would be: slow down. Achieving the zero waste life doesn't happen overnight. Take some time to set yourself up with a solid foundation that will keep you standing strong and pushing forward. Here’s a look at how I’ve framed my zero waste journey and set myself up for achievement and growth along the way. First Thing’s First, Get Clear on Your Why One of the most important things you can do when starting a new goal or lifestyle journey is gain clarity around your “why” — the motivating intention behind your initiative. So, you want to go zero waste? Ask yourself why. It’s important here to think big picture. If you don’t feel that your intention will matter to you six months from now, it likely isn’t important enough to motivate you in the long run (and let me tell you, a lifestyle shift is definitely the long-run!). Your “why” should be an intention that feels so aligned with your value-set that each and every thing you do in life supports and furthers it. “Your “why” should be an intention that feels so aligned with your value-set that each and every thing you do in life supports and furthers it.” For me, that why is: To provide a clean, healthy, harmonious planet for all species on earth now and in the future. It’s why I avoid single-use plastic, why I’m working towards a more plant forward diet, why I shop ethically and secondhand, and ultimately, why I’m in business. Be In the Know Aside from setting a strong intention, educating yourself is another key component in setting yourself up for success in the zero waste life. When you build a solid foundation of knowledge around the critical issues facing our planet, you strengthen your reasoning behind each decision you make. For instance, saying “no” to straws becomes a much more important choice when you know that: Americans are using about 390 million plastic straws each day It takes up to 200 years for a plastic straw to decompose and they can’t be recycled in most places Each year, 1 million seabirds and 100,000 marine animals die from ingesting plastic (source) versus just hearing that it’s an easy first swap to make. Learn the 5R’s, check a few zero waste books out from your local library, find a few bloggers to reference when you’re curiosity spikes, read environmental news and journals. The more you know, the more motivating the lifestyle becomes. Start Small, Build Habits When it comes to building habits, I don’t really think there’s a magic number of days it should take to truly form one. Some say 21, others say longer, but in my opinion, it all comes back to the individual, their motivation to make change, and of course, their “why.” If we have clarity around our “why” and are motivated to make change, the habit forming will likely occur faster than if we don’t. That being said, I don’t recommend trying to make ten habits at one time. Start with one or two and once you’ve got those nailed, move on to the next. You can get started by doing a review of your daily routine and asking yourself: where is there potential for me to make waste? “If we have clarity around our “why” and are motivated to make change, the habit forming will likely occur faster than if we don’t. “ Do you stop at the coffee shop every morning? Invest in a reusable travel mug and practice bringing it with you each morning. Eating lunch on-the-go most days? Get in the habit of packing your lunch a few days a week (sans ziplock!) and bringing cutlery from home (or invest in a reusable bamboo set). Wherever you start, just remember to give yourself time to really let things become second nature. Hold Yourself Accountable One of the biggest reasons I started Simply Zero was to hold myself accountable along my journey. Knowing that there was a digital community counting on me (and let’s be honest, it was mostly my family and friends at first) was motivation to keep working towards new habits and goals, doing the research, and sharing it with the world. So, if you’re like me, find a way to connect with your peeps and let your most loved and trusted people know what you’re up to. Zero waste meetups and online groups are becoming more and more popular so do a quick search on Facebook or Meetup to see what’s happening in your community online and IRL. Don't Beat Yourself Up Lastly, remember to have grace and be kind to yourself. Making a lifestyle switch isn’t easy and there will be times where you'll feel guilty or frustrated with yourself for imperfections along your journey. Showing kindness to yourself is something we often forget and just like in anything we do or challenge we take on it’s important to remind ourselves to show the same kindness to ourself as we would to others embarking on the same things. When you do experience the inevitable #zerowastefail, feel what you need to feel in the moment, know that in the grand scheme of things it’s OK, and then jump right back in where you left off. YOU GOT THIS!
