When we decided to go low waste, naturally, our dogs became low waste too. There is nothing too fancy here, just some things I have figured out as time has gone on. Obviously, there are a bunch of things that we can not avoid, such as medication that ALWAYS comes in plastic or kibble, that I haven’t found it yet in a recycled bag.

The Environmental Bill of Rights is a proposal meant to protect the environment in Prince Edward Island and those who live in it by providing the platform, the tools for Islanders to be actively involved in the process of protecting the environment, holding companies accountable for damaging the environment.

My zero waste morning routine is not totally zero waste. As I explained in last week’s post, I am not without certain limitations. Remember, my first rule of zero waste living is to always use what you already have… and I have many products from my previous life… It can take a long time to find and replace high waste sustainable products with low waste products, but trust me is not impossible!

Social justice happens when human rights are respected; on the contrary, social injustice occurs in situations where equals are treated unequally — trampling on the rights of select groups based on arbitrary biases. Not only is this cruel and hateful, these ridged attitudes towards others impact our society’s ability for flexible thinking and the evolution of more inclusive practices. Which as we have all witnessed in politics over the last few years, can be detrimental to helping climate change.

…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.

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!