Zero waste activities for free/cheaper stuff to do while you're social distancing at home. Alright my friends, let’s save some lives by social distancing ourselves from one another for a little bit. I wanted to provide a list of stuff you will most…

Creating a Zero Waste Bathroom doesn't have to be intimidating or scary, despite what it might seem (at least, it seemed that way to me!). My biggest piece of advice is to use up what you already have before buying a more sustainable alternative. It…

I love that I'm seeing more and more people talking about swaps they're making in their lives to be more sustainable. One of those hot topics is zero waste bathrooms swaps. Normally, these cover shampoo, conditioner, and beauty/skincare. But what do…

Saving water and saving money, two things I absolutely love. Preserving water is so crucial, and something I think is often disregarded because it seems plentiful. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. Why is freshwater so important…

Plaine Product's zero waste shampoo and conditioner were two of the first swaps I made in my bathroom in efforts to be more sustainable. I found them and have been using them for the past 3 years and I have never looked back. They offer refillable…

Zero Waste Swaps. After you've evaluated your lifestyle and determined what areas could benefit from change, then you can start looking into products that will help you achieve your sustainable goals. WAIT! Before you go running off to buy new stuff…

Online zero waste stores do exist! And thank god, because when I went zero waste, I was living in Boston, MA, where there weren't a lot of sustainable resources close by. So finding online zero waste stores changed the game for me because I could…

Start off the new year (and new decade) with some zero waste goals to get you living a more sustainable life in 2020. (But really, these are great goals for any time of the year, in any year!) I hope this either gives you some more ideas on how to…

Plastic wrap SUCKS. But have no fear, there are sustainable plastic wrap alternatives out there! But I know that's a bold start to a blog post, I know. Did you know that each year, Americans alone buy enough of it to shrink-wrap Texas?! While the…

Sustainable gifts - they don't need to cost an arm and a leg (if you don't want them to). Figuring out what others might want during the holiday gift-giving season is tough. And when you try to make it as sustainable and ethical, it can seem…

Zero waste shaving with a zero waste, sustainable razor. Oye. Oye because I hate shaving. It’s the bane of my existence. But yet I can’t quite seem to give it up like some of my other girlfriends have. There’s just something about rolling into a bed…

No matter what skin type you have, you’ll benefit from exfoliation. So I want to focus on 3 easy DIY scrubs you can make at home on the cheap to reveal subtle skin. Exfoliation helps with rejuvenating the skin, making it softer, decreasing fine lines…

Zero waste moving - I'll admit that being sustainable does make moving a bit more complicated. Rather than just chuck out items into your bin when you discover them, you'll have to now consider how to properly dispose of those items. Or how you can…

Sustainable makeup made with clean ingredients is something that is super important to me. I don't want my skin absorbing toxic chemicals or for me to accidentally ingest something via my lip products. As well, the conventional makeup industry has a…

Ah college, some of the best and worst times in my life. And it was actually my senior year that I first started going zero waste, so I can confidently say I had a zero waste college experience (though wish I had started earlier!) And boy oh boy am I…

We all understand just how important it is to get a good night’s sleep. And yet many of us struggle to get in those precious eight hours. In a constantly, outstanding, sleep deprived culture, I’m making it my mission to figure out how I can sleep the…

Let me preface this post by saying that the most sustainable option for buying new items is by shopping second hand. That principle extends to shoes. However, shoes are super tricky for me. I have wide feet that range from either 9.5 to 11 sizes…

Teabags: a small thing that I was shocked to learn was made with plastic. Well, at least most of them do. Why would companies even include plastic in this process? Short answer, they want to create a sturdy bag that doesn't disintegrate in hot water…

Zero waste dishwashing soaps was a change I made pretty easily for just myself. However, it took my significant a little bit of convincing. But after presenting him with these 4 options, he found one that he liked and we have never looked back! The…

I've never been a fan of this holiday. Even before being zero waste, I thought that the gifts traditionally given in the name of 'love' for this day were materialistic and shallow. Love shouldn't be measured in useless trinkets given, especially when…

Chemical conventional cleaners stink, both figuratively and literally (do they give anyone else a headache!). The Environmental Working Group ,  a non-profit focused on public and environmental health, came out with their list “Cleaners Hall of…

I’ve been living in Boston since 2013 when I came out here for undergrad. About 2 years ago (in the beginning of my senior year), I decided to go zero waste . It hasn’t been the easiest here in Boston, especially compared to when I was living in…

Winter in the Northeast of the US for me is brutal. I wake up and go to work in the darkness only to leave work in the pitch black. And to make matters worse, it gets frigid, which in tandem with the darkness means I never leave my apartment . All…

Halloween is a lovely time. I love the fall with all the color of the leaves changing, the apple pies, cozy sweaters, thick socks, and many many warm baths. What I don't love? The trash that is produced during this holiday. But there's no need for…

Even if you don't live in an area that supports compost pick-up or has a recycling program, there are still ways you can lessen your footprint (which I believe is incorporated into this zero waste lifestyle). Being zero waste to me isn’t just about…

My mom didn’t let me start wearing makeup until middle school, and even then I could only wear lipgloss. Throughout high school I never really saw the point as most days I had soccer after school which would mean that it would melt down my face…

Not sure if you’re starting to realize this about me, but I love food. It seems I can’t go two hours without munching on something. Honestly, knowing I can make awesome snacks saves me a ton of money too. I never feel the need to buy chips or a…

I find it fascinating knowing how people choose to spend their time. Given that we have a limited amount of it, how people use it really shows their values. I've been obsessed with a 'Day in my Life' videos on Youtube and Money Diaries, so I thought…

I think there’s a misconception in this movement that living a more sustainable lifestyle requires a crap ton of work. While I think that someone people do take it upon themselves to spend a lot of time living this way, you certainly don’t. While I…

Growing up in the dry climate of Colorado, I am no stranger to lotions. I would religiously coat myself in lotion and body butter after every shower and apply some to my hands every night before bed. But when I started researching the ingredients in…

I’ve started to make a name for myself at my company as the eco-hippy. (I will say that our office is about 50 people so it’s not hard to stand out). People will come to me and ask if they can recycle their items and I will point them in the…

OK I don't think my friends and I are unique in that sometimes, we can't decide on what we want to do. At least, I hope we aren't the only ones. And I'm going to admit something that should not shock anyone, especially my friends: I'm a grandma. My…

Oh sustainable shampoo and conditioner. Once I was afraid to seek you out, but now I'm in love. I’m lucky that my hair is pretty low maintenance, something I took for granted until recently. But despite that, I was nervous to switch to more…

One of the easiest and most impactful routines you can implement to be more zero waste is how you grocery shop! Most of the time when you see people leaving a grocery store it's with plastic bags chalk full of processed foods in plastic bags (I'm…

I love lunch. Well, I really love food. I’m a huge fan of making my own meals now that I’ve invested in a few kitchen staples and have a little more time to cook on the weekends. That being said, I was a student last year and the last thing I wanted…

I know that other zero wasters suggest experience gifts for zero waste friendly presents. While I totally agree with that advice, sometimes you just need a physical gift to give so I’ve made this list to help ya out. I’ve broken it down into three…

Offices are notorious for being an eco-disaster. From junky coffee machines to wasted paper and endless disposable coffee cups, most offices are an environmentalists nightmare. As the majority of our time awake is spent in offices (unless you're…

If you follow me on Instagram (shameless plug - follow me here) , you’ll know I’m obsessed with my morning cup of coffee. I tend to wake up at 6:10 and make my way to the kitchen to start my kettle at 6:20. Although I like to think that I’m not…

Zero waste cleaning solutions don't have to be complicated to make and can be just as effective as other traditional cleaners. The biggest difference between these and the ones you find on shelves in Target or Walmart is that you save those plastic…

A sustainable date - does it have to be boring? Absolutely not, unless you're into that). I feel like when I tell people that I live a eco-friendly lifestyle, they think I'm a hermit that doesn't have any fun. That has nothing to do with being zero…

Ok, I’m going to be completely transparent right now. I am not a vegan. I’m primarily a vegetarian for environmental reasons, and I don’t think eating meat is necessary for the majority of people in today’s society. I also don’t want something to…

I was a  senior in college last year when I started my zero waste transition. With that came me having to navigate how to implement this new lifestyle not only my boyfriend but arguably more important,  my roommate. I was lucky that my roommate was…

Although I’ve flown around the world many times, even I still find it stressful. Between the strict limitations of airport security and the small size of carry on items, being zero waste while at the airport can seem like a daunting and tedious task…

Welcome to my post on my zero waste to-go kit! These are the 5 items I think everyone should have to live more sustainably. These 5 things are also what I thought were the easiest to change but also had the largest impact on my trash output. I’ve…

Welcome to my zero waste pamper/self-care routine post! I dive into the steps I do with links to the prouducts I use. To wrap it up, I dive into the unit costs of all the items, showing that you can spend less than \$3 for a relaxing night in! With…

Like with any adventure, you have to start somewhere. Why not start your zero waste journey by tackling the low hanging fruit? These are the few items in my life I immediately swapped out when I became more conscious of my trash output and its effect…

If you're like me, you too might have a pile of glass jars sitting in your recycling bin. However, most of the time new glass isn't being recycled and just thrown into the trash. So rather than toss them, consider ways to reuse glass jars by taking…

My first efforts to live a more sustainable life were the results of watching inspirational documentaries. While at first I was solely concerned with the toxic ingredients in every-day conventional items (makeup, cleaners, body lotions etc), this…

To some who have never explored living a zero waste life, I can imagine that a zero waste lifestyle seems extreme and daunting. However, before I dive into how easy living zero waste actually is, consider how extreme it is if humans continue to…