The Story of a Sweater
Somewhere in Nebraska, an avid crafter and knitting enthusiast was on a search for treasure. She looked through the overabundance of clothing packing the racks in her local Goodwill, and … Read More
Category: Plastic Pollution
What to do with old pill bottles
Going zero waste is a journey. While some people are still navigating how to wash their hair or eat a sandwich without volumes of plastic in their life, others just … Read More
Plastic Free Focaccia Bread
I have left the kitchen for last in my plastic free journey because I know it’s going to be a hard one. Everything comes wrapped in plastic, and to make … Read More
How long can a reusable grocery bag last?
A year or so ago, one of my oldest grocery bags needed to be retired to light duty only–at least, until I find the time to repair it. One of … Read More
Interview with GenEon Technologies
Rinexii found out about GenEon Technologies through a press release they sent to us. This business has been working to try and reduce plastic pollution, air pollution, and harmful chemicals … Read More
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
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