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bookmark_borderThe Top Contributors to Food Waste & How to Avoid Them

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Hey earth muffins! Food waste is a global issue that has severe environmental consequences. From farm to fork, a significant amount of food is wasted due to various factors. As environmentalists, we should all aim to reduce food waste as much as we can. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the top contributors of food waste in the home. More importantly, we’ll explore practical ways to avoid them and foster a more sustainable approach to food consumption going forward!

1. Wishful thinking

We often fall prey to wishful thinking by buying more perishable items than we can realistically consume at the grocery store. While we are all hoping to use these items before they spoil, this is often not the case. The solution – reduce food waste when grocery shopping! Be realistic about your eating habits and the perishable items you buy. Opt for smaller quantities or take frequent trips to the grocery store instead.

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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_borderWhat is the Waste Hierarchy?

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Hey earth muffins! When opting out of mainstream living to pursue something a bit more sustainable, it is important to follow something called the waste hierarchy. You might be familiar with a short version of it: “reduce, reuse, recycle”. This slogan not only reminds us what we should be doing with our waste, but it also tells us the order of what we need to focus on. Let’s jump into a discussion about the full waste hierarchy!

1. Reduce & Refuse

First up, we must try to reduce our consumption as much as possible (which might mean refusing certain products). Living with the planet in mind isn’t just about recycling plastic – we need to consciously reduce the amount of resources we consume in our daily lives. If we minimize what we purchase or use, we won’t even have to deal with this waste!

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bookmark_borderHoldOn Review: Do Compostable Bags Actually Work?

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Hey earth muffins! Plastic Free July is just around the corner! Every year this challenge comes around, I try to pick an area of my house to focus on in terms of making eco swaps. If you are new to sustainable living, I suggest tackling your kitchen this year! A great way to zero waste your kitchen and reduce single use plastic is to switch to HoldOn bags. These bags are compostable and plastic-free… And they were kind enough to send me some to try out! πŸŽ‰ Let’s jump into a full HoldOn review.

What I Love About HoldOn

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bookmark_borderThe Truth About Deadstock Fabric: Is It Sustainable?

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Hey earth muffins! With a big boom in sustainable fashion companies, there has been an increase in clothing created from deadstock fabric. You might be asking yourself, “Well, what exactly is deadstock?”. I was doing some reading on it recently, so I thought it would be a great post to write. Here is the truth about deadstock!

What is Deadstock Fabric?

“Deadstock fabric” encompasses numerous things:

  • Unsold fabric from mills
  • Overstock (fabrics that did not sell)
  • Scraps from production runs by brands
  • Damaged or imperfect fabrics

With the rise in popularity of eco-friendly living, there has been an influx in brands that use deadstock fabric in their pieces. But, is deadstock actually sustainable?

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