DIY Recipes: Zero-Waste Cleaning:

homemade cleaners in glass bottles

Making your own cleaning products at home is a fantastic way to reduce waste and avoid harsh chemicals. Here are some simple and effective DIY recipes for zero-waste cleaning:

All-Purpose Cleaner

  • Ingredients:
    • Distilled white vinegar
    • Water
    • Baking soda
    • Essential oil (e.g., tea tree oil, lavender, lemon)
  • Instructions:
    1. Mix the vinegar and water in a spray bottle.
    2. Add baking soda, allowing it to fizz.
    3. Add your choice of essential oil for a pleasant scent and added antibacterial properties.

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Zero-Waste Tips and Tricks for the Kitchen:

recycling

Adopting a zero-waste approach in the kitchen involves minimizing the generation of waste and making more sustainable choices. Here are some tips and tricks for a zero-waste kitchen-I’ve become quite the master incorporating these on a daily basis in my kitchen 🙂

Bulk Shopping

Buy in bulk to reduce packaging waste. Take your own reusable bags, jars or containers to the store. Shop at stores that offer bulk bins for items like grains, legumes, nuts and spices-saves money too.

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Review of Eco-Friendly Storied Hats: Sustainable Style with a Conscience

Desert Sammy version of STORIED hat

Blending Sustainability with Style

In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, the fashion industry is making strides to reduce its environmental impact. A notable example is the emergence of eco-friendly hat collections that utilize a range of fabrics such as hemp, organic cotton, and recycled polyester.

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8 Benefits of Indoor Composting Kits

benefits of indoor composting
indoor compost bin with vege and plant props

In a world grappling with environmental challenges, the concept of sustainability has gained unprecedented significance. One of the key contributors to a sustainable lifestyle is composting, a practice that transforms kitchen waste into nutrient-rich soil. While traditional composting may seem daunting for urban dwellers, the emergence of indoor composting kits has revolutionized the way we can contribute to a greener planet.

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The Complicated Truth About Recycling

Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities The Illusion of Infinite Recycling One common misconception is the notion of infinite recycling-the belief that materials can be recycled indefinitely without degradation. In reality, most materials go through a process known as downcycling, wherein the quality of the recycled material is lower than the original. Plastic for instance often … Read more

Ways to Become More Eco-Friendly

My resident Kereru (Wood-Pigeon)

Embracing a Green Lifestyle: Ways to Become More Eco-Friendly

In an era where environmental consciousness is on the rise, adopting an eco-friendlier lifestyle has become imperative. The need to reduce our carbon footprint and make sustainable choices has never been more pressing. This blog explores practical and achievable ways to become more eco-friendly and how to embrace a green lifestyle, focusing on natural alternatives that reimagine sustainability in our everyday lives.

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