So for a long time, I wasn't going to write this blog. There are so many Zero Waste/Low Impact starter lists out there on Youtube, in Blogs and generally on the internet. But something occurred to me when I was chatting with a friend the other day. The more Zero Waste beginner lists out there, the... Continue Reading →
One of my new year's resolutions is to spend less time watching screens. By screens, I mean my phone, my computer (for things like youtube) and my one, true distraction, TV shows. In preparation for the new year, I have taken some steps to change my habits, and I am already noticing a huge difference-... Continue Reading →
Shopping can be fun, exciting and exhilarating. It can give us a thrill that cannot be described. But sometimes, we need to limit and question, even the things that we love. Here are 5 things that we buy that most of us probably don't actually need. Food and drink According to food wise, Australians throw... Continue Reading →
Sometimes, at this point in my Zero Waste journey, I forget just how many Zero Waste changes I have implemented in my life. The "new normal" sets in so fast every time I make a change, that I don't even think twice about it. And we all know, Zero Waste isn't just about fancy Stainless... Continue Reading →
Despite the fact that I try to avoid as much sale advertising as possible, I often still cannot avoid the advertisements for the holiday sales. All of the new products that are sold as must-have items can be tempting, even for me! I wanted to take the time today to remind everyone, myself included, that... Continue Reading →
On recommendation from Sustainably Vegan in her video on Sustainability must-reads, I recently read "How Bad are Bananas" by Mike Berners-Lee. This was an amazing book that I unexpectedly tackled in a day - It was simply that good! I really love the philosophy of this book and what it tries to make us understand.... Continue Reading →
My small garden has become a pride and joy of mine during this life transition. As shown on my Instagram feed, it all started with a small Aloe Vera plant and a baby basil plant, and it has steadily grown from there. I have never been someone with a "green thumb", but with a little... Continue Reading →
This month I have been focusing on organization. This includes checklists. Checklists can be a tool for more than just remembering what you have to do. Here are 10 reasons a to-do list works for me. It declutters my mind: Do you ever feel like there are so many things going on in your head... Continue Reading →
Going Zero Waste with my mailbox was one of the first things I tried to change on my Zero Waste Journey - but this is something I still struggle with on a monthly basis. That's right, almost a year in, I still have not eliminated my mail completely! BUT - I have been able to... Continue Reading →
