Guides And Tips

What Are The Pros And Cons Of Zero-Waste

I remember when I first learned about the zero-waste lifestyle. I was pretty excited about how it can help make the world a better place by reducing the number of gathered waste. Fast forward to my in-depth research on the topic; I found out that there are some disadvantages to practicing this lifestyle habit even…

Zero-Waste Vs. Minimalism (What Are The Differences)

I understand what you might be thinking; the confusion between both terminologies is on the high side. Generally, you can use both words interchangeably, but they are two different concepts. For instance, minimalism is more like a broader concept guiding a lifestyle. In contrast, I will classify zero-waste as a target or an end-state type…

Does Zero Waste Make a Difference? Things You Need to Know

The “zero waste” lifestyle is becoming more popular all the time, but what exactly do people mean when they say “zero waste”? Is it really possible to waste nothing? While it can sound like something out of a science fiction novel, the truth is that the zero-waste lifestyle is catching on, is easier than you think,…

Zero Waste Gardening (All The Essentials Needed To Start Included)

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. We’ve all heard the phrase before, but it doesn’t just refer to recycling plastic bags and keeping a compost pile in our backyard. Did you know that gardening can also utilize this theory and be more eco-friendly? The truth is, keeping as many items as possible out of the landfill is a…

Is Zero Waste And Plastic-Free The Same Thing?

In short, no. A zero-waste lifestyle and plastic-free living are not the same things, but being plastic-free is a significant component of becoming zero waste. Many of us work hard to reduce our impact on the environment by recycling, buying hybrid vehicles, and reducing the amount of plastic we use. The zero-waste lifestyle has picked…

Zero Waste Tips for Beginners – 12 Tips I’ve Learned From Living Zero Waste

Growing up in a rural setting had its advantages. Zero waste was a way of life, not a learning process. Unfortunately, hindsight has a way of teaching us how the full cycle of nature needs to be explored before jumping in with both feet. Our current throw-away society evolved from moving too fast and too recklessly and leaving…

Zero Waste Tips for Home:How to Reduce Trash Sustainably

Is it trash day again? It happens every week in American households. Families fill up their plastic containers filled with plastic garbage bags of trash and wheel them to the curb. Did you know that, according to the EPA Environmental Protection Agency, Americans produced 4.9 pounds of trash every single day throughout 2018? And, it seems…

How do you become a sustainable pet owner?

The past decades have met a series of environmental damages from across the world. The Australia forest fire rage. The Indonesia flood swamp. Climate changes are becoming everyone’s constant worry! With over 1 billion Australian dogs lost up until now, mother nature continues to remind us of its savage authority. As we continue to devise…

Top 20 Sustainable Living Ideas (The Ultimate Guide)

If it can’t be rebuilt, repaired, resold, refurbished, recomposted or recycled, then it’s not worth production – Pete Seeger. Whether you want to go green to save money, save the environment, or just to see how the process works, every eco-friendly living step you take saves the world in one way or the other. The…

is zero waste achievable?

Is zero-waste really an attainable goal? Most people across the US and all over the world are seeking a zero-waste lifestyle – reduce, reuse, recycle. As a zero-waste advocate, I often reuse plastic bags, recycle bottles, and compost food waste. If we put more effort, it will be easy to do away with landfills. Focus…