I was reflecting this week on how much Zero Waste living has changed my life. Prior to taking this journey, I was not a shop-o-holic or a big spender, but what I was obsessed with was holding on to everything that I had - just in case one day I needed it. I did not... Continue Reading →
Where do I shop?
Grocery shopping is one of the top 5 areas of life that we can really reduce our waste. I have been asked quite a few times where I do my grocery shopping, so I thought now was a great time to break down my grocery shopping for you. I do my grocery shopping fortnightly, on... Continue Reading →
What to do if your partner is not Zero Waste
Whether it's Zero Waste, Minimalism, Veganism or any other major lifestyle change, often it means that the people around us need to do some adapting. Sometimes your partner is on board with the change, and sometimes, we simply grow at different rates, and they aren't in the same place as we are. Here are some... Continue Reading →
Which Zero Waste “essentials” are essential for me, and what do I regret?
When I first went Zero Waste, I definitely purchased some of the "essentials" that were marketed by the Zero Waste community. Looking back, some of these were great purchases that I still use today, others, well, they clearly were a representation of my former consumerist behavior. Inspired by Immy from Sustainably Vegan and Christina from... Continue Reading →
5 things I decluttered this week
If you have been following my journey thus far, you know that over the Queensland summer, I decluttered my whole house. We got rid of in excess of 3 carloads worth of items by donating them or giving them to friends, family, or the community. At this point, I thought I was done, at least... Continue Reading →
5 things you can do with single-use plastic you already own
The reality is, there aren't many of us who were born into beautiful Zero Waste families who have never used plastic in their lives. Most of us have some plastic, single-use items lying around our home that we don't know what to do with. Well, here are 5 things you should do with single-use plastic... Continue Reading →
5 Tips to using your own container
Getting take out or food in my own containers was one of the most nerve-wracking experiences I've ever had - the first time that I did it. Now, it is a semi-regular occurrence (I don't eat out very often) that doesn't phase me at all - And I want to help you to take that... Continue Reading →
5 Easy Zero Waste Switches in the bathroom
I don't know about you, but for me, one of the most wasteful places in my home was the bathroom. This was also one of the most toxic places in my home - and by purchasing cheaper, cleaner, package-free products, I have really changed the landscape of my bathroom. Switch to bar soap, shampoo, and... Continue Reading →
When Zero Waste, Frugality and Minimalism Collide
The cause that is close to my heart is Zero Waste environmentalism that will allow our species to live on this planet for centuries to come. But along this journey, there are other movements that really align with my values such as minimalism and frugality. These different movements have one major theme in common -... Continue Reading →
