Category: Zero Waste

bookmark_borderEasy Ways of Making School Eco-Friendly This Fall

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Hey earth muffins! I can’t believe school has already started this year. The students in my area went back on August 22nd, which is just crazy to me! This school year, make it a priority to reduce your impact on the planet. The following are easy tips for making school eco-friendly – but the opportunities are endless!

Buy supplies secondhand and/or reuse what you already have.

While back-to-school sales are tempting this time of year, don’t buy anything unless you must. Instead, use up what you already have from prior school years or source necessary items from your favorite secondhand stores.

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bookmark_borderCleanO2 Soap Review: A Revolutionary Carbon Capture Product

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Hey earth muffins! Looking for an easy way to cut waste in the bathroom? Simple – start using bar soap instead of body wash! I talk a lot about shampoo bars on this blog, but I thought it would be fun to review the latest soap I’ve been trying out. This was kindly sent over to me by CleanO2… And I really love it (but let’s not spoil the rest of this post!). Here are my thoughts on the revolutionary CleanO2 soaps.

A CleanO2 bar soap - soap made with carbon captured

What I Love About CleanO2

For starters, this soap is made using an awesome carbon capture process. The founders of the company created the CarbinX, which captures carbon dioxide emissions from building heating systems. The result of this process is non-toxic pearl ash/potassium carbonate… Which is then upcycled into their soaps! I love that a bar of soap can be a part of this circular economy. A huge win for sustainability and the planet.

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bookmark_borderSecondhand September: How to Participate this Year!

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Hey earth muffins, happy Secondhand September! All month long, the focus is on choosing used instead of new. That means thrift stores might become your new best friend in the next 30 days 😅 If you aren’t sure where to start, keep reading for easy ways to participate in Secondhand September this year!

~Hit up your favorite thrift stores

Avoid the mall this month and opt for your favorite thrift stores instead. The whole point of the Secondhand September challenge is to favor used items over new. You can choose to focus on thrifting clothing, home goods, or across the board if you like. Make a point to go to every one of your favorite thrifting spots in September!

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bookmark_borderHow To Be More Eco-Friendly At The Office

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Hey earth muffins! Whether you like it or not, you are going to spend a lot of time at your workplace. This might be a home office or a large room of cubicles… But don’t think you have to limit your sustainability habits just because you are at work. In today’s post, I will share the best tips for how to have an eco-friendly office. These are easy ways to increase sustainability while at work!

1. Reuse paper! (and all other office supplies)

In today’s world, it seems like everyone knows that they should reuse paper. But here is a good reminder to do so! Set your default to print on both sides of the paper, reuse anything that has a blank side, and if your company has a stack of old invoice paper they plan on getting rid of use it as scratch paper! On top of paper, reuse things like binder and paper clips, envelopes, etc.

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bookmark_borderIs The H&M Conscious Choice Line Actually Eco-Friendly??

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Hey earth muffins! While thrifting is always my number 1 choice when it comes to purchasing new clothes, I have been curious lately to see if “normal” fast fashion companies are getting better when it comes to sustainability. H&M is the first brand I think of that broadcasts it’s sustainability values to the world, so I wanted to take a look into their eco-friendly clothing line – Conscious Choice.

What is H&M’s Conscious Choice Line?

According to the H&M website, pieces “created with a little extra consideration for the planet” are labeled as part of this “exclusive” line. In order to qualify for this range, each product must meet the following:

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bookmark_borderSustainable Tips for Every Day of the Week: How to Start Your Eco Journey

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Hey earth muffins! Starting an eco journey can be a bit overwhelming at first. There are so many places to start… And tons of possible sustainable swaps to make! Don’t stress yourself out too much – just go one day at a time. Every small change truly does make an impact; to keep it simple, here are 7 sustainable tips for each day of the week. Follow this guide Monday through Sunday to start living your best eco life!

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bookmark_borderHow To Be Zero Waste On a Hike

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Hey earth muffins! On my recent vacation, I did a bit of day hiking. Hiking is awesome because you spend time in nature while exercising too! It is important to remember your sustainability values even when you are deep in the forest; there are plenty of ways to stay zero waste on your hike too! In today’s post, I will share some of the best ways to have a zero waste hike. Make sure to use them when on your late summer/early fall adventures! 🥾

1. Follow the cardinal rule: leave no trace

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bookmark_borderHow to Freeze in Glass Jars: An Easy Way to Save Food

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Hey earth muffins! If you have been following this blog for a while now, you will know that I have quite the mason jar collection. It is super easy to opt for glass containers in the kitchen to avoid pesky plastics. When I tell people that I store food in the freezer in mason jars, they are often surprised that you can do that. And you definitely can! In today’s post I will be sharing all the secrets on how to successfully freeze food in glass!

Can You Actually Freeze in Glass Jars??

Yes! As I mentioned above, I have very few non-glass containers in my kitchen. Mason jars are a great tool to prevent food waste in the kitchen by popping leftovers into the freezer. Unlike plastic, glass can crack (and even shatter) if it goes from hot to cold or cold to hot too quickly. While you can obviously freeze glass jars, it is important to follow these tips to ensure none of your jars break.

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