Since embarking on my zero waste journey, I’ve cut back on plastic waste all over the household. However, the one place that produces the most plastic is in our kitchen. During my No Plastic Week Challenge, I decided to keep a meal log to share some recipes that you should be able to make without …
After being on my zero waste journey for 5 months now, I decided to go one week plastic-free. Let me tell you, it was hard! Japan is not the most zero-waste friendly country, not one bit. With my husband out of town for the week, it was the perfect opportunity for me to eliminate my …
Since embarking on my zero waste journey, I’ve started following a ton of zero waste bloggers and social media influencers on Facebook, Instagram, or by subscribing to their blogs. I used to have a negative connotation with the phrase “social media influencers,” but these people are using their power for good! I can’t tell you …
Climate change is happening. It’s real, it’s scary, and it’s undeniable. Our earth is giving us warning signs left and right, imploring us to change our ways before it’s too late. Some recent news stories I’ve come across: State of Emergency Declared After 50 Polar Bears Invade Russian Town Massive cavity opening in Antarctic glacier …
If you’re familiar with the zero waste movement, you may have already heard of the 5 R’s: refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle and rot, in that order. This method originated from Bea Johnson, the founder of the zero waste lifestyle movement. In 2013, she published Zero Waste Home. This book brought the phrase “zero waste” into …
With the zero waste movement gaining more and more traction worldwide, I often hear people say that they can’t live a zero waste lifestyle without access to a bulk food store. While a bulk food store is a key component to a completely zero waste lifestyle, you can still significantly reduce your waste while shopping …
There are plenty of reasons to avoid freezing in plastic. Whether you’re trying to reduce plastic in your household or you’re worried about chemicals that could be leaching into your food, freezing in glass is an easy solution. Freezing food is an important staple of a zero waste kitchen. You can freeze your veggie scraps …
Food waste is a growing concern around the world. Throwing out edible food isn’t just a problem for your wallet, it’s a problem for the environment. 1/3 of all food produced worldwide goes to waste. Over 50% of America’s produce goes uneaten. Discarded food is sent to landfills, where it produces 34% of the world’s …
‘Tis the season! I love this magical time of year with all of my heart and soul. The long cozy nights leading up to Christmas, the cheerful familiar carols, watching our favorite holiday movies, and admiring all the festive lights on people’s houses. (Or in Japan, the illumination shows throughout the city!) Click here to …
Nature provides us with so many decorations for the holiday season. That wreath on your door, the Christmas tree, colorful garlands, and decorative ornaments…although these classic holiday decorations are often plastic, they are modeled after their earthly counterparts. It just makes sense to do it the natural way instead. Not only will you help the …