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yes, we still use toilet paper!

September 18, 2020February 5, 2021by Sarah Robertson-Barnes3 Comments on yes, we still use toilet paper!
yes, we still use toilet paper!

Here's a bulk purchase you may not have considered...toilet paper. While I would love to get the whole family on board with using family cloth in addition our bidet attachment, they just aren't there yet. We have eliminated paper towels, but toilet paper is a bridge too far...for now.

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how to pack a zero waste school lunch

August 16, 2020January 24, 2022by Sarah Robertson-Barnes2 Comments on how to pack a zero waste school lunch
how to pack a zero waste school lunch

Thanks to Kind Humans for sponsoring this post and donating a zero waste lunch kit to our local school community. For many parents, figuring out what to send for school lunches is a challenge unto itself. We worry about nutrition, allergies, convenience, and now more than ever, plastic. With 180 school days on average, this [...]

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a comprehensive guide to low waste laundry

August 8, 2020May 20, 2022by Sarah Robertson-Barnes4 Comments on a comprehensive guide to low waste laundry
a comprehensive guide to low waste laundry

Laundry is the chore than never ends, isn't it? It takes a lot of energy (literally and figuratively), but adapting your routine for low waste living is more sustainable for both your lifestyle and the planet. Included in this guide are all options that I have tried and/or currently do. Find what works for you!

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How NOT to Go Zero Waste

July 6, 2020November 10, 2020by Sarah Robertson-Barnes3 Comments on How NOT to Go Zero Waste
How NOT to Go Zero Waste

There has been a lot discussion lately as to whether or not Covid-19 restrictions on reusables mean the end of the zero waste movement. Although I began my low waste journey about 20 years ago, quarantine has thrown some thoughts about living "zero waste" into sharp relief for me. To be honest, I struggle with [...]

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!

xo
SRB

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