How to go from Bulk Buying Food to Refill Buying for even greater benefits
Buying in bulk is thought to be inherently sustainable because you are using one packaging element to hold more- this is kind of true. It is also supposed to be cheaper, which is definitely true because you aren’t paying for packaging. But really the only way to bulk buy with a zero waste approach is to bring something you already own to refill instead of using the containers provided by the store. Filling up a plastic bag with slightly more quantity is no different than buying oatmeal in already packaged plastic.
Combating Climate Change from the Comfort of your Own Home!
Do you have 10 minutes of time to kill and want to save the planet? Here are some super easy things you can do that will have a big impact. Seriously, all you need is your laptop and credit card. We totally get how complex this climate change & personal impact thing is! But sometimes its just nice to have a few things that aren’t that hard. So here you go, enjoy the simplicity of making a positive impact with these 3 things!
The Struggle that is "Going" Zero Waste
That is just it, we are “going”… and quite frankly I don’t think we will ever truly “get” there! Don’t get me wrong, I am an internal optimist but I am also a realist and I don’t like to set myself up for failure. And to be honest, sometimes life just happens, shit happens and well, you miss the mark. For example, my partner and I have been “going” zero waste for a few years now and we are so far from a mason jar of trash per year but we have made some huge steps for our lifestyle. I am both proud and yet constantly feeling like a failure… if you feel me, here are some heart felt reminders for when you feel stuck on this shared epic journey:
Are you Accidentally Accessorizing with Single Use Plastic?
Have you ever realized that plastic has become an accessory to our everyday life? Whether it is the plastic lining inside of paper Starbucks rendering it unrecyclable or the plastic bottle you snag on the way to catching your flight, or your “vegan leather” bag. Without thinking about it, it is easy to find yourself literally dripping in plastic. And I’m sorry to be the bearer of this tough love but, it’s ugly!
