How to do a Trash Audit
One of the first steps to becoming zero waste is figuring out what sort of trash you are responsible for, and what to do about it. The problem is, while … Read More
Category: Plastic Pollution
What is Wishcycling?
Have you ever tossed something into the recycling bin even if you’re not sure that it’s recyclable? Perhaps an old pizza box because it is made of cardboard after all, … Read More
Is Recycling Over?
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. This catch phrase has been used since the early 70s in response to the wave of trash that came about from throw-away lifestyles. The phenomenon caught on … Read More
What is Zero Waste?
You may have seen a lot of articles out there titled something like, “5 ways to make your bathroom zero waste.” If you’re not familiar with that term however, you … Read More
5 ways to go plastic free without spending a dime.
In our earlier post, we talked about the ethics of going plastic free, and the associated costs. While some plastic swaps will quickly earn back their costs, other items seem … Read More
Eco-Friendly Princess Tea Party for a Two-Year-Old.
This year my daughter turned two. Due to Covid-19 we opted to keep the “party” as just a family thing, but I also still wanted to give her the magic … Read More
Micro Plastics Explained
Plastic has long been a major environmental concern. Unlike organic materials, plastic is an incredibly durable substance that takes a very long time to degrade. Plastic is relatively new to … Read More
My Epic Plastic Free Beach Fail
When I ran my spartan race, I came in 153/300 in my heat. Almost exactly average. I feel like this is a descriptor for my life. I am an average … Read More
The Ethics of Going Plastic Free
Recently, I have noticed several of the environmental groups I am a part of filling with social media influencers. I’ve seen 5-6 different names, with the exact same picture of … Read More
Interview with the founder of June
This month is Plastic Free July, and we are kicking it off with interviews, articles, and so much more on plastic free living. We were very lucky to get an … Read More