These zero waste toiletries are my favorite plastic alternatives to standard travel kits. Most of these options I’ve discussed in my zero waste bathroom post, but some special accommodations might be required when traveling. If you have plastic options now, please don’t feel the need to replace them just because. Keep the plastic until it’s… Read More How to Pack the Ultimate List of Zero Waste Toiletries
Getting to a zero waste bathroom is one of the toughest challenges for a zero waster. Of all the rooms in the house, a lot of trash comes from the bathroom. Over the past few weeks, we’ve I’ve been exploring zero waste swaps in the bathroom. The average woman uses 12 products before leaving the… Read More The Essentials for a Zero Waste Bathroom
Reusable razors are essential to any zero waste bathroom! Check out these tips for the most effective use and maintenance of your razor!
An eco-friendly toothbrush and razor are a staple item for most zero waste bathrooms. In this post, we’ll go over some of the eco-friendly tooth brush options. I’ve also decided to add sustainable razors, and reusable cotton rounds to this post to conclude the zero waste bathroom swaps. These past few weeks we’ve learned about… Read More Zero Waste Swaps: Zero Waste Toothbrush
Why Use Zero Waste Toilet Paper? With so many toilet paper alternatives out there, it seems difficult to believe we still need to waste so many resources for something we use for two seconds. Did you know that the average American uses nearly 21,000 sheets of toilet paper a year—roughly the length of 23 football… Read More Zero Waste Swaps: Toilet Paper Alternatives
Plastic Free Shampoo Zero waste shampoo was one of my latest zero waste swaps to make. In the area of beauty products, I’m about as low-maintenance as it gets. I bought my shampoo and conditioner in the largest containers available to save money, but it also greatly reduced my plastic usage. However, I started to… Read More Zero Waste Swaps: Zero Waste Shampoo
Benefits of Butterflies Butterfly houses are an important part of creating a habitat for butterflies. A butterfly habitat goes a long way in providing a safe haven for something that’s not only are they beautiful, but they value in the areas of health, aesthetics, education, science, and even economic value. Butterflies have been around for… Read More Butterfly Houses: How to Create a Butterfly Habitat in Your Yard
In our family we go through a lot of plant labels in the garden. We’ve tried all kind of DIY plant labels, and here are some of our favorites.
How to be Successful in College Surviving college seems daunting, but with a bit of forethought and planning, it’s totally doable. It’s that time of the year when schools are out for the summer, seniors graduating, but now it’s time to start getting ready for college. Surviving college boils down to a few things:
Composting Basics Composting might seem like a daunting task, but this post is everything you need to know about the basics of composting for beginners.