A blog about eco living, zero waste, and self sufficiency
Zero waste gift experiences are a great eco-friendly alternative to physical gifts that can fill up our homes, and could end up in landfill eventually. Gift giving is a way to show love and kindness to friends and family Giving gifts for birthdays or celebrations …
Have you thought about decluttering and organizing your home, but not so keen on throwing things away? Try a 30 Day Declutter Challenge, but with a zero waste twist! If you have been thinking about reducing the ‘stuff’ in your home, it can be hard …
Have you thought about decluttering your home and life? But you don’t want to throw things away and add more rubbish to landfill? Here are some ways to declutter in a lower waste way. The popularity of the ‘declutter’ Over the last few years, programmes …
I have often asked myself ‘Why do I keep buying things I don’t need?’ At different times in my life, I have have felt compelled to buy things I don’t really need. This is particularly the case for things I already have a lot of, …
Unwanted gifts – ways to deal with them Is it ok to get rid of unwanted gifts? And what’s the most eco friendly way to pass on these unwanted items? It’s lovely to receive gifts from people. It is a kind and thoughtful gesture to …
Soft toys – they seem to magically appear in homes with children. Are there ways to enjoy them while still living a low waste lifestyle? Are soft toys really that much of an environmental problem? Compared to the big issues of climate change, pollution, and …