This article is a guide for how to avoid food waste by storing and organizing your fridge. Although it talks mostly about vegan foods, I am sure everybody can use some of the suggestions for fruits and veggies. Every household’s food habits are different and in one way or another and it is important to come up with a system that actually works for you. If you are able to prioritize some time for the inevitable trial and error process with this organization, it will be well worth your while.

By no means is it the only or even best way to compost — but it’s the way I do it and it works for me, so I figure it was worth sharing with you! I opt for a more hands-off, cold composting process at my home for the sake of time and energy. We aren’t ever in a rush to get the contents out to our home garden so the process is stretched out over a 6+ month time frame.

Do you know the meaning behind the symbols on the products you buy and use every day? Did you know that the symbols on plastic don't necessarily mean that you can recycle the plastic? The “recycling symbols” can give us guidance on what type of plastics we are dealing with, but we need to check with our local recycling systems to see if they can actually be added to our recycling bin. I strongly recommend getting familiar with the local rules around recycling.

Last week I asked you guys where I can find eco-friendly, chemical-free shampoo bars, conditioner bars, and soap in general — and you answered with a wealth of experience and knowledge! I am so grateful to be apart of such an engaged supportive community. Here are some of the top local sellers and brands that have been recommended to me, all in one place to share with you!

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…

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!