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5 Ethical Fashion Brands I’m Loving Right Now

August 14, 2019August 13, 2019By JoannaPosted in fashion, zero waste

While I absolutely love sharing fashion trends here on the blog (especially with my background as a product designer!), I am leaning more and more toward sustainable style. The root of this was started when I began my No Shopping challenge last year. I became more and more aware of the waste within the fashion industry. This then led me down the rabbit hole of ethical fashion brands — there are SO many amazing ones out there now! Here are 5 that I am loving right now:

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My Big List of Natural Cleaning Recipes

August 13, 2019August 15, 2019By JoannaPosted in zero waste

As I continue to explore sustainability and a zero waste lifestyle, I’ve come to a lot of realizations. A big one is that I usually already have what I need in my pantry, especially when it comes to cleaning supplies. So many of the cleaners I’ve used in the past are harmful to the environment, so I’ve researched and tweaked natural cleaning recipes that I found online. I wanted to share some of my favorites with you because they are just so easy to make!

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6 Documentaries About Sustainability to Inspire Your Zero Waste Journey

August 8, 2019August 6, 2019By JoannaPosted in zero waste

Are you into documentaries? I totally am. Any time Netflix, HBO, or Hulu release a new one, I watch it pretty much immediately. Usually the subject matter doesn’t really matter — I love them all. But lately, I’ve been watching a lot of documentaries that have inspired my zero waste journey. In anticipation of the weekend, here are a few of my favorite documentaries about sustainability to inspire you, too!

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How to Store Produce Without Plastic

July 25, 2019July 30, 2019By JoannaPosted in kitchen, zero waste

When I think more about our zero waste goals and the small changes we’ve made to accomplish them, I immediately think of food storage. Grocery stores are bursting at the seams with plastic and excessive packaging, so I’ve changed my habits and shop at farmers markets now. But the question I’m often asked is “When it all gets home, how do you store produce without plastic?” I suppose the concern is that food could spoil more easily without plastic and lead to additional food waste. Shifting the behavior is so easy, especially with these tips to help you store produce without plastic.

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How To Make Reusable Beeswax Wraps for Food | DIY

May 29, 2019July 24, 2019By HannahPosted in DIY, zero waste

When Joanna shared a post about chic reusable containers last month, I knew it was finally time to post my take on DIY beeswax wraps. I’ve been seeing tons of Instagram ads for Bee’s Wrap for awhile now and I’ve always wanted to make some myself so I can store leftover food in a sustainable — and beautiful! — way. The process was really fun and surprisingly easy. Now I have something practical that makes me smile every time I use it!

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How to Live a More Eco-Friendly Lifestyle

May 10, 2019May 6, 2019By JoannaPosted in zero waste

Sometimes I worry that I post too frequently about going plastic-free or working toward zero-waste. I hope it’s not too much for you. At the end of the day, I feel like it’s my duty to share posts like this because it helps to make our world a better place. I prefer to have a holistic approach to most things in my life and being green is another example. Today’s post is all about tips on how to embrace a more eco-friendly lifestyle — these few changes aren’t that hard, I promise!

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How to Go Green at the Grocery Store

May 2, 2019May 1, 2019By JoannaPosted in zero waste

If you’re trying to reduce waste and plastic use in your home, the easiest place to start is at the grocery store. Just a few easy behavior changes can have a big environmental impact. After all, it’s all about increasing your awareness! These 6 tips are the perfect start to help you go green at the grocery store.

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