I discovered zero waste in February of 2017, after taking a class at the Seward Co-Op called “Zero Waste Grocery Shopping”. I left that class shocked at what I had learned about waste (every plastic toothbrush I’ve ever used is sitting in a landfill, WHAT?!). I vowed to move towards a waste-free lifestyle as soon […]
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How to Reduce Your Waste in College
I started down the zero waste path in February 2017, long after I completed my studies in undergrad and graduate school. Throughout this journey, I have been contacted by lots of college students with questions about low waste or zero waste living while being a student. I understand the challenge of being a monetarily-challenged college […]
12 Zero Waste Holiday Tips
It’s the holiday season! Hanakkah has just wrapped up, Christmas is a few weeks away, and people are celebrating festivus and all the other wonderful holidays that occur this time of year. It should be a time to slow down, spend time with loved ones, do a puzzle or build a snowman. In reality, this […]
Tips for a Zero Waste Period
Did you know that the average menstruator will use approximately 14,000 disposable pads, pantyliners, and tampons in their lifetime? I know – shocking! The timeline of creating a disposable pad is filled with waste and a large carbon footprint. First the item is created, then it is packaged and shipped, then it is used, and […]
How To Tare Your Containers For Zero Waste Grocery Shopping
When I first learned about zero waste living, I went on a crazy YouTube binge and watched hours worth of zero waste “how to” videos. I learned that if I could find a grocery store with a bulk section that would allow me to bring my own containers, I could eliminate a lot of my waste. […]
Zero Waste Berries
It is officially berry season here in Minnesota! To me, that means I stuff my face with so many berries that I’m sick and my fingers are stained. It’s an amazing time in my life. Finding plastic-free berries is almost impossible in the non-summer months, so now is your time to stock up on berries […]
My Favorite Zero Waste Shampoos and Conditioners
When I started down the path of achieving a zero waste home in February of 2017, I avoided going zero waste in my bathroom for as long as possible. The bathroom space was very intimidating for me, partly because I loved the products I was using and didn’t want to switch, and partly because I […]
Community Supported Agriculture
Are you interested in moving towards a zero waste lifestyle? One easy step towards living with less waste is to start shopping for your food package-free. By decreasing the amount of packaging associated with your food, you will notice an immediate decrease in the amount of waste that you are sending to the landfill. Some […]
Zero Waste Fashion
Zero Waste Fashion By Guest Blogger, Lena Al-Rayess I will admit that my first foray into buying used clothes came from the purely selfish reason of wanting to save money. What started as selling clothes in local consignment stores for a few bucks here and there turned into a full-blown obsession when I learned about […]
How to Eliminate Junk Mail
Are you tired of having junk mail pile up on your counter? After receiving more than fifty pieces of junk mail last month ALONE I finally had enough. I put out a call to other zero wasters and asked, “How are you stopping unwanted mail from entering your home?” I got some pretty good answers, […]