Category Archives: Zero Waste Ideas

5 Swaps to make on the way to Zero Waste Beauty

5 SWAPS TO MAKE ON THE WAY TO ZERO WASTE BEAUTY

A growing category in beauty is “zero-waste”, which is where brands avoid contributing to landfill throughout the whole process of making a product, from sourcing the ingredients to formulation, manufacturing and shipping. Here’s 4 swap in the zero waste beauty world these days: Did you know that beauty brands produce about 77 billion units of […]

9 Tips To Host An Zero Waste Party For Kids

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Think back to the last time you cleaned up after a party. How many trash bags filled with napkins, plates, silverware, and cups did you toss out? If it was a kids birthday party, you probably added wrapping paper (most of which can’t be recycled), party hats, balloons, and broken or discarded party favors to […]

6 Basic Tips For Zero Waste Gardening

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While most would consider gardening an eco-friendly activity, there can be a considerable amount of waste involved, even with the best of intentions. A 2019 report found that only 2.5% of 34.5 million tons of plastic produced in America was recycled. The rest? Landfilled, burnt, or dumped in oceans. While you may have heard of […]

10 Tips For A Zero Waste Cleaning Routine

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The zero-waste lifestyle continues to grow in popularity—great news for our planet. For those new to the idea, it aims to decrease the waste (especially single-use plastic) we consume daily through purchases, shipping and personal-care routines. Zero waste cleaning is one of the easiest ways to avoid toxic chemicals, preserve the environment, and live on […]

Shampoo Bars – 4 Things You Should Know For A Zero Waste Lifestyle

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Did you know, 80 billion bottles of shampoo and conditioner are disposed of around the world every year, with most ending up in landfills, and even our ocean. The average bottle of liquid shampoo or conditioner can be made up of 80% water. That’s a lot of plastic and wasteful!In an effort to save the […]