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bookmark_borderHere’s Everything You Need for Zero Waste Cleaning

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Hey earth muffins! When I started my eco journey, I made it a goal that once I used up all my cleaners I would slowly replace them with eco-friendly alternatives. This goal has been stretched out after moving in with my boyfriend because he also came with a lot of plastic bottled cleaners…. BUT, I have finally been able to start using zero waste cleaners! If you are interested in how to zero waste your cleaning supplies, this is the full list of everything you could ever need for zero waste cleaning. Let’s jump right into it!

The Essentials

You can’t do sustainable cleaning without vinegar and baking soda. I buy a huge container of vinegar and keep it under my sink. It is multi-purpose and can be used as a cleanser, deodorizer, and even to cut grease. My favorite easy-to-make all-purpose cleaner is also made with vinegar. Baking soda is another great thing to have in bulk. It is an abrasive (and also a deodorizer)… It makes my sinks/shower shine and can even be used to unclog drains too.

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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_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_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_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 Have a Zero Waste Picnic This Summer!

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Hey earth muffins! I don’t know about where you live, but the summer weather is officially here in Michigan. Last week we had a day that was over 90 degrees, and the lowest temp this week is 84. 🥵 The sun always makes me happy – and a picnic is a great way to relax in the summer! For those of you looking to stay eco-friendly, here are my top tips for having a zero waste picnic during the hotter months.

Bring your own picnic blanket!

Can you really have a picnic without a blanket? I don’t think so! But, does that mean you have to have a checkered blanket specifically for picnics? Of course not! As a true sustainable earth muffin, use what you have already. Throw blankets, comforters, anything that can be washed if it gets dirty. A few years ago I found a vintage picnic blanket at an antique store – it even has little ants and picnic food on it! 😂 I leave that blanket in my car year round for all my picnic/outdoor needs.

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bookmark_borderHow to be Zero Waste on a Road Trip

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Hey earth muffins! Summer is just around the corner which means one thing – time for some vacations! Road trips are one of my favorite ways to take some time off work. 😎 I recently took a short trip to attend a graduation, and it was super fun… Until I tested positive for COVID when I got home. Yupp, after 2+ years and 3 vaccines Mister Corona still got me. I’m (thankfully) all better now and hoping my next road trip doesn’t come with any surprise illnesses. Here are my tips on how to have the best zero waste road trip this summer!

Tip #1: Pick the most eco-friendly car you have access to!

Depending on who/how many people you are traveling with, you might have more than one vehicle to choose from. While things like number of seats and vehicle age are obviously important, make sure to consider each car’s environmental impact as well. Pick the car that is a hybrid or gets the best gas mileage to reduce your emissions on the road. (And this will save you money too with how crazy gas prices are right now.)

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