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Is Zero Waste Actually Sustainable?

A zero-waste lifestyle solves the problem of Waste going on around the world. The end goal is to achieve zero Waste of personal living. Zero-waste lifestyle calls for an end to beverage cups, food packaging, and disposable items. The end goal for some people is to reduce the activity of recycling or to send items…

Zero Waste Kitchen Essentials (Detailed List Included)

How do you go zero waste in the kitchen? If you’re starting out on your zero-waste journey, kitchen by far is the easiest place to adopt some significant changes. Today, if you open drawers in many households, you’ll find a massive amount of plastic items. Most of us are working towards a more sustainable home,…

How Can Zero Waste Be Practised In Daily Life

Zero waste means having a goal of eliminating as much trash from your household as possible. For most that are living a zero-waste life, it means that you are attempting to have a simple, richer life that is based on experience instead of objects. If you have heard the term “zero waste” and thought about…

7 Simple Eco-Friendly Cleaning Tips ( No.5 Is My Favourite)

A growing number of people are waking up to the harm caused by traditional cleaning products. That fragrance bathroom cleaner you like? It’s probably emitting fumes that can cause allergies, migraines, and even respiratory problems. Not to mention the environmental impact of using such products. So, if you’re looking for ways to reduce your personal carbon footprint while…

Zero Waste Alternatives to Wet Wipes – 10 Best Option

We love wet wipes so much as they’re convenient, quick and easy to use. If you watch BBC One’s War On Plastic, you’ll be amazed to hear that 90 percent of wet wipes contain plastic. So their impact on the planet and climate change is far-reaching and longstanding. So it’s high time you ditch the…

How To Be Vegan And Zero Waste ( A Complete Guide)

Environmental-conscious individuals usually suffer restrictions, especially in today’s world where fast fashion and convenience are the order of the day. Quitting one bad habit can be overwhelming or seems impossible. Talk less of multiple habits. Apart from the diet, Being a vegan already restricts you in different areas of life such as your beauty products,…

Zero Waste Grocery Shopping Tips (8 Tips to Help You Save Money)

Zero waste shopping is good for the environment and great for your purse strings! We’re revealing the best tips in this article! Here are 8 zero waste shopping tips Stick to a shopping list Bulk buy Reuse your bags Choose reusables over disposables Start composting Choose metal, paper, or glass Buy as much loose produce…

How Can A Family of 5 Make Almost Zero Waste? ( 15 Actionable Steps)

The idea of going green, saving the planet, and being a zero waste family is great and inspirational. However, it is also challenging, intimidating, and difficult at the start. Often times we immediately look to expensive upgrades and changes to their home and way of life and this can be a major turn off and…

Does Eco-Friendly Pest Control Work?

As summer approaches and the weather gets warmer, bugs and pests are going to start making their way back into your yard. These pests can make it seem impossible to enjoy your time spent outside. Using harsh chemicals to get rid of pests is usually a go-to, but it makes more sense to take an…

Zero Waste Alternatives to Ziploc Bags (10 Eco Friendly Options)

I love using Ziploc bags to organize soggy sandwiches, dried-out cheese, and messy leftovers for easy storage. Other people will microwave food with these flexible bags. The biggest problem with Ziploc bags is that they’re single-use plastic, which can pose risk to the planet. Could you be freaking out about the environment? Probably, you want…