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10 tips for going zero waste with kids

August 24, 2019April 23, 2021by Sarah Robertson-Barnes1 Comment on 10 tips for going zero waste with kids
10 tips for going zero waste with kids

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.

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defining clutter

May 8, 2019November 13, 2020by Sarah Robertson-Barnes2 Comments on defining clutter
defining clutter

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 [...]

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zero waste birthday parties for kids

March 20, 2019November 12, 2020by Sarah Robertson-Barnes4 Comments on zero waste birthday parties for kids
zero waste birthday parties for kids

Kids birthday parties are fraught for me at the best of times (so much noise!) but even more so after we actively started reducing our waste. As with many things, we have come to realize over the last few years that we can only control our waste output and quietly lead by example with our [...]

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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