The holiday season presents a challenge when shifting to a low waste lifestyle with kids. Older children in particular have developed expectations about receiving gifts and are around peers with different experiences. Now is a good time to model giving eco-friendly gifts with intention and showing that the meaning of gifts can (and should) go beyond the physical item.
Snacks are the KEY to a litterless school lunch. Here are 25 quick and easy options, even if you don’t have a bulk store nearby.
A common refrain is that a low waste lifestyle with kids is too hard, but says who? It doesn’t have to be that way! Check out these 10 tips for how to go zero waste with kids.
There is a push and pull relationship between zero waste and minimalism – for me anyway. I started this post back in January, when everyone was watching Tidying Up and I was feeling the itch to tackle the stuff that is everywhere…again. I struggle with competing feelings of wanting to let go of items I…
Thrift shopping for kids is a fantastic way to score stylish, budget-friendly clothing and toys. Not only do you save money, but you also contribute to a more sustainable future by reducing waste. Join the “secondhand first” movement and discover how thrifting is both fun and eco-friendly for your family!
Making vegetable broth from scraps is an easy low waste swap and a great way to reduce food waste! Click through for stove top and Instant Pot direction to make this liquid gold.
Is a zero waste birthday party for kids really possible? Yes, with the caveat that there is no such thing as zero waste. As with many things, we have come to realize over the last few years that we can only control our waste output. Instead, we quietly lead by example with our actions in…
Moving toward a low waste lifestyle requires major changes, both in mindset and habits. We have to look at the way we are doing things, consider our values and priorities, examine and select alternative methods, and make it the new normal. These things take both time and work. There are so many zero waste tips…
Halloween is a scary time these days. Ghouls, ghosts, and witches have been replaced by sugar, palm oil, and plastic. But have no fear! A low waste Halloween is possible. Whether you have kids of your own, kids in your life, or love being a kid yourself on Halloween, you can lower your ecological footprint…
I am not sure where to begin with this blog. Struggling with perfection and wanting to say everything all at once. It feels a lot like when I first leaned into the zero waste lifestyle – wanting everything to be perfect and beautiful for Instagram, and fit all our waste into a mason jar right…
