Last year my friend Vany wrote this really cool guest post explaining how to use horse chestnuts as a laundry detergent, how to dry them in order to use them all year long,… Read More
Category: Magazine
A World Without Garbage? #FoodForThoughtFriday
In 1966 the Swiss novelist Max Frisch wrote in his literary sketchbook: “Are you sure that you are truly interested in the preservation of humanity, even if you and all your… Read More
The Environmental Impact of Cruise Ships on Marine Wildlife: Interview with Lucy from Zero Hero Movement
Lucy graduated with a degree in Marine Biology in 2015. Since then she has sought out experiences that show her the marine environment and give her an opportunity to continue learning… Read More
Am I a Bad Zero Waster if I Am Not Vegan (or the Other Way around)?
Are you a bad zero waster if you don’t also commit to being vegan? This seems to be a question almost dividing the zero waste community. Animal products like meat,… Read More
DIY Your Own Zero Waste Laundry Detergent in only 7 Minutes
This is our second favorite homemade laundry detergent. What? Only the second favorite?, you might wonder, Why does she even bother posting the recipe then? Well, our favorite laundry detergent… Read More
Zero Waste Bulk Stores around the World #3: Green on Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada
Zero waste bulk stores usually strive to provide all the basics you would need for a waste-free lifestyle. Unlike other bulk stores or stores with a bulk section, they work… Read More
Vegan- and Zero-Waste-Friendly Places to Visit in Vancouver
I usually only write about businesses that have something to do with sustainability or zero waste. But I get direct messages and emails asking me for my recommendations for zero-waste-friendly… Read More
#StopSucking on plastic straws and help save our oceans!
Why plastic straws? Aren’t there bigger fish to fry? There definitely are! Food packaging, to-go cups, or the pollution the fashion industry causes, to just name a few off the… Read More
Zero Waste Hair Ties?
It is almost impossible to buy hair ties without any kind of plastic! Be it a plastic wrapper, a cable tie, or because the hair ties are wrapped around a… Read More
Reader’s Letter: How to freeze food without freezer bags?
First of all, I want to thank my dear readers and followers for the numerous comments and DMs on Instagram every day ❤️!! I also love to read your lovely emails!… Read More