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Author: Sarah Robertson-Barnes

menstruation, zero waste

how to have a zero waste period – period underwear

February 21, 2021February 16, 2021by Sarah Robertson-Barnes1 Comment on how to have a zero waste period – period underwear
how to have a zero waste period – period underwear

Switching to reusables for your period is a great way to reduce waste, save money, and learn more about your body. Click through for an in depth look at reusable period underwear, including how to choose, use, and clean them.

menstruation, zero waste

how to have a zero waste period – cloth pads

February 13, 2021November 11, 2021by Sarah Robertson-Barnes6 Comments on how to have a zero waste period – cloth pads
how to have a zero waste period – cloth pads

Switching to reusables for your period is a great way to reduce waste, save money, and learn more about your body. Click through for an in depth look at reusable cloth pads, including how to choose, use, and clean them.

menstruation, zero waste

how to have a zero waste period – menstrual cups

February 9, 2021November 11, 2021by Sarah Robertson-Barnes3 Comments on how to have a zero waste period – menstrual cups
how to have a zero waste period – menstrual cups

Switching to reusables for your period is a great way to reduce waste, save money, and learn more about your body. Click through for an in depth look at menstrual cups and why I love mine!

holidays, kids, zero waste

4 ways to have a green holiday season

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020by Sarah Robertson-BarnesLeave a Comment on 4 ways to have a green holiday season
4 ways to have a green holiday season

The holiday season has so many opportunities to be green beyond eco-friendly gifts, wrapping, or decorations. Work some of these broader themes into your holiday break to start the new year off with a sustainable mindset.

gifts, zero waste

how to knit a dish cloth

December 9, 2020March 19, 2021by Sarah Robertson-BarnesLeave a Comment on how to knit a dish cloth
how to knit a dish cloth

Reusable cloths made from natural fibres are a great way to eliminate sponges, paper towels, makeup wipes, and cotton facial rounds. Knitting your own is an easy beginner project that can help you learn a new skill and reduce waste at the same time. Already a knitter? You'll have a stack in no time with this simple pattern.

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A sustainable lifestyle with kids is not only possible, but critically important for our future and theirs. I hope that by sharing what works for our family, you are inspired to make changes in your daily life too!

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SRB

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