As a graphic designer, I understand how important it is to have a great arsenal of tools to assist in the content creation process for busy businesses and bloggers. I understand it isn’t always in the budget or time frame to craft everything from scratch, and that’s why I created this list of five great design resources for green businesses and bloggers.

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!

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…

…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.

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!