When I decided to go zero waste, it was not all of the sudden. It took lots of reading, lots of exploring, and researching. I know that you feel overwhelmed and you think that you need to buy more things to go zero waste. It is really not that hard once you establish. Some things that helped me…

When I first started my zero waste journey there were really no zero-waste stores around me. So, I turned to Amazon. Not the best but I get it! Depending on where you live, you may or may not have access to local sustainable retailers…

…some cute graphics that you can download right now for free. The goal is to inspire somebody with them. The images are sized for Instagram but I guess you could share them on Facebook as well, although they are not perfectly sized for it.

Like any celebration, Easter can produce some extra opportunities for waste. From cooking for a larger group to yearly family traditions, unsustainable practices tend to run rampant during holidays. Prevent this from happening by planning ahead or create new traditions rooted in sustainable practices so they can ethically be carried on for years to come.

In this week’s blog post I want to tackle the monster that is food waste. At the beginning of my zero waste journey, I was challenged to reflect on not only my food packaging but the actual food waste my household was producing as well.

It’s so rewarding to learn about the world around me and how I can be a better, more eco-conscious contributor to it. Here is a list of ten of my favorite books to challenge your thinking and current contributions to help future generations. I’ve covered the basics with this list: learn about zero waste living, how to make long-term changes, the effects of climate change, and more.

You might think, what’s the point? Living with zero waste is impossible right now because I can’t bring my reusable coffee cup or use my jars when buying bulk. Many plastic and single-use products are being justified due to current regulations and new sanitary measures. But there are still lots of things you can do to work towards living with less waste!

Are you trying to reduce your waste and work towards a zero-waste lifestyle? It isn’t the easiest choice but it is definitely a rewarding journey. If you have the time, take five minutes and read through this blog post to find out how you can start to make changes to your daily life, today!