Recently I packed up everything my boyfriend and I own and we headed out east for a new adventure. Relocating from South Dakota to New Hampshire was a three and a half day trek, which required some planning to pull off with minimal waste. While it took some work, I am happy to report that … More Zero-Waste Traveling
This recipe is super simple, and my clothes come out clean every time. As far as I can tell, this is a pretty common homemade laundry detergent recipe, and after you make it you’ll see why. Not only can it be made in a matter of minutes, but the ingredients are inexpensive and relatively easy to … More Homemade Laundry Detergent
Toothpaste was my first step into the world of zero waste. I had been recycling for years, and was always aware that trash was a problem, but when I finally decided to make my own toothpaste my life changed forever. Making your own toothpaste might not be as life changing for you as it was … More Homemade Toothpaste
If you are anything like me, you LOVE lasagna. I’m basically obsessed with any form of the delicious, layered dish. So, this summer when I was looking for a way to use up some of my garden veggies, it seemed like a perfect opportunity to create a veggie lasagna using eggplant instead of noodles! Plus, … More Eggplant Lasagna
If there is one food that I can’t get enough of, it’s got to be Guacamole! And now that avocado season is finally upon us, I just can’t stop making it to go on EVERYTHING! Don’t get me wrong, I love avocados plain, or simply smashed with some garlic, lemon juice and onion. But when … More Zero-Waste Guacamole
This week I decided it was finally time to do something I have been putting off all summer; sort through my room back home. My family moved into our current home six years ago this month, meaning all of the bottles in this photo were bought within the two year period that I lived at … More Simplifying My Life: Part 1 Personal Care Products
http://www.trueactivist.com/these-14-photos-capture-how-polluted-china-has-become-and-its-terrifying/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=fb&utm_campaign=antimedia This article shows some truly terrifying photos of the effects that an unsustainable way of life can have on the world. Though these pictures are from China, the same thing is happening in our landfills in the United States. Photos like these are the reason that I am choosing to go waste free. … More Why I’m Going Waste Free
Fun Fact: You don’t need to peel carrots, the peel is 100% edible. Here’s a tasty little tidbit about carrots (pun intended). Lately, I’ve been spending a lot of time searching the web for all things composting related, and in my Internet travels I have encountered many pictures of compost that include carrot peelings. If … More Fun Fact of the Day: Carrots
Waste Free: My First Step My name is Samantha White, and today is the day that I took what felt like my first tangible step towards a waste and plastic free lifestyle. This step was to buy the ingredients and make my very own toothpaste. Though I have made other simple changes in my life, actually … More Waste Free: My First Step
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