Do your new years goals involve reducing waste? (Perhaps you received a sustainable gift that inspired a new path.) While a pandemic is not an ideal time for *anything* there actually are some benefits to adopting zero waste habits in the midst of this chaos—such as more time at home and and a fresh perspective on what really brings meaning to your space. Whatever it is, you're ready to dive in, and we're here to show you where to buy plastic free products online, because thankfully there are ... Read More
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DIY Natural Avocado Dye with Zuahaza
Our friend Tatiana of ethical home decor brand Zuahaza is here today with a DIY natural avocado dye tutorial that is so thorough and easy to follow even novice dyers will be able to pull it off! If you aren't familiar with Tatiana's work, be sure to check out their studio tour and behind the scenes of their latest collection of textiles, inspired by Colombian fruits. Now for her tutorial, below... As a brand dedicated to revitalize the craft of weaving and naturally dyeing, we are invested in ... Read More
25 Sustainable Gift Ideas for Zero Waste Enthusiasts
Hope you are enjoying our sustainable gift ideas this holiday season so far! Don't forget to read our self care gift guide and our ideas for sustainable home gifts! Today's guide is full of zero waste gift ideas, whether for the seasoned zero waster or newbie. Doesn't a zero waste stocking seem like a ton of fun to fill? Just sayin. The Etsy shop inOILS, out of Portland, OR, offers zero waste bars of soap in small and travel sizes, and you can even just order the "shreds" (which are ... Read More
Where To Find The Best Sustainable Cleaning Supplies
Adopting a low waste or zero waste lifestyle might have you thinking you need to toss out all your old products in favor of DIY detergents and wooden brushes. Of course, it's a lot more practical, and sustainable, to use what you have and restock (replacing empty items with eco-friendly alternatives) only when necessary. Well, it took us about two and a half years since we moved into our apartment to run low on all of the conventional cleaning supplies we started with. We're a household of ... Read More
What You Should Know Before Going Zero Waste
Questioning why someone would write a post encouraging a lifestyle switch like going zero waste during a pandemic? Be sure to start with this post, then come on back. Confession: I live a "low waste" lifestyle, not a zero waste one. Oh and about that label... I made it up. There is no actual standard for low waste. I'm conscious of how much waste I create, tend to go pretty far out of my way to avoid creating it, and when I do I am very thoughtful about how I dispose of it. I think of zero ... Read More
Now Is Actually The Best Time To Go Zero Waste—Here’s Why
If you haven’t gotten around to it, 2020 is a good time to start thinking more consciously about what you do or don’t buy. Now that each grocery run is a risk, now that our wallets are tight, there are many reasons mindful purchases are important now more than ever. The tips below will actually help you be more resourceful and self-sufficient, which is vital in times of crisis. And you can do it slowly (hey, we got time), one step at a time, until you create new habits in your life, ones that ... Read More
