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bookmark_borderHow to Reduce Food Waste When Grocery Shopping!

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Hey earth muffins! Food waste is a big problem for the planet. A lot of uneaten food heads to the landfill each day; without proper ventilation, this doesn’t break down properly like it would in the compost bin. There are plenty of ways to reduce food waste in your own home, but did you know you can also reduce this waste when you are grocery shopping?! Keep reading for the easiest ways to reduce food waste before you even leave the store!

Easy Ways to Reduce Food Waste While Grocery Shopping:

The first suggestion is to buy single bananas. 🍌 These are often just thrown out by grocery stores… And that actually creates a ton of food waste! The single bananas are usually in a pile on the end of the banana display; instead of buying a bunch, take from the singles stack instead. I personally buy a few to eat during the week and then some extra singles to put into the freezer. You can either pop them into the freezer to use for banana bread or slice before freezing for smoothies or a topping on oatmeal/overnight oats.

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bookmark_borderEasy Ways to Sneak Iron Into Your Plant Based Meals

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Hey earth muffins! As many of you know, I have been a vegetarian for multiple years now. It can be hard to get the nutrients you need when on a diet without meat. This can be true if you are vegan, pescatarian, or somewhere else on the plant-based diet spectrum. What can you do to sneak iron into your plant-based meals? Keep reading for all of the best tips!

~Focus on fresh, local produce packed full of iron

Many people on plant-based diets also subscribe to living a more eco-friendly lifestyle too. A great way to shop low waste is to hit up farmers markets with lots of local produce. One way to pack your meals full of iron is to buy/consume vegetables and fruits full of iron. The Red Cross has a great list of iron rich foods you can use as a reference. Veggies full of iron include spinach, broccoli, sweet potatoes, and kale. Fruits to emphasize in your diet include strawberries and watermelon. There are plenty of awesome recipes that highlight this produce!

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bookmark_borderNo Tox Life Dish Block: A Worthy Zero Waste Swap??

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Hey earth muffins! When I started my eco journey all the way back in 2018, I started a list of sustainable products I wanted to try. The No Tox Life dish washing block is one of the items on this list (affiliate link)! 😊 I recently purchased it through the Tera app and have been trying it out. If you are looking to make a simple swap in your kitchen for a more zero waste home, keep reading for a full review of this product!

No Tox Life vegan dish block solid dishwashing soap

What I Love About the No Tox Life Dish Block

First up, I (obviously) love that this is a sustainable dish bar. Instead of using dish soap in a plastic container, you can opt for this bar instead. Bars are much better than bottles for the planet; I absolutely love that this is an easy zero waste swap. The dish block comes in a recyclable box which makes it plastic-free as well!

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bookmark_borderWhat is Climate? Defining More Sustainable Terms

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Hey earth muffins! Every once in a while I like to share a more informative post with you all… And today is one of those days. For those of us trying to be more sustainable, it is helpful to understand the major terms used by scientists in the eco space. Today, let’s decipher “what is climate” and discuss what people mean when they talk about “climate change”. 🌎

Time for a Definition!

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bookmark_borderHow to Support Vegans as a Non-Vegan

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Hey earth muffins! The start of 2023 means it is the month long challenge of Veganuary. If you aren’t vegan, you can still participate in this challenge by supporting those who do follow plant-based diets. Or, maybe you can try to eat a few more plant-based meals each week! Keep reading for a full list of ways to support vegans as a non-vegan.

1. Be an advocate for plant-based diets

A great way to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle is to switch to some sort of plant-based diet. Even if you aren’t vegan (or think that the vegan diet is too strict), it is important to be an advocate for all types of sustainable diets. Let others know about alternative diet options and educate those around you on why these are a great way to be more eco-friendly.

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bookmark_borderEasy Sustainable Resolutions to Have for the New Year!

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Hey earth muffins! Can you believe 2023 is almost here?! This year flew by – but I’m excited to see what the next year brings. 🎉 Before January hits, you need to come up with some resolutions. This year, let’s try to make them earth-friendly to improve our eco journeys… Keep reading for the best sustainable resolutions for 2023!

Sustainable Resolution Ideas:

–Pick 12 eco-friendly swaps to make throughout the year: These can be as easy or difficult as you’d like. Try to implement changes to all rooms of your house and every aspect of your daily life. Some ideas: switching to a bamboo toothbrush, using reusable grocery bags, and buying decor secondhand. The options are endless!

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bookmark_borderIs That Paint?! RMS Beauty Eyelights (in an Innovative Aluminum Tube)

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Hey earth muffins! If you follow me on Instagram, you would have seen a recent haul I did from the Tera app. In this haul was an adorable little tube of eyeshadow from RMS Beauty…. I’ve had plenty of time to test this product out and wanted to share my thoughts with you all today. Keep reading for a full review of the RMS Beauty eyelights cream eyeshadow (affiliate link)!

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bookmark_borderThe BEST Eco-Friendly White Elephant Gifts

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Hey earth muffins! Christmas is just around the corner; I don’t know about you but my schedule has been packed with holiday events and office parties. Many of these include bringing some sort of gift to exchange. There are plenty of options for fun (and useful) zero waste white elephant gifts…. Keep reading for a full list of the best eco-friendly presents to bring to your next office party!

Eco-Friendly White Elephants Gift Guide:

1. First up – mason jar soup, dessert, or hot chocolate mix. Ever feel like you (maybe) have too many mason jars? This is the perfect way to pass on a jar AND delectable treat. Don’t forget to include the recipe too!

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