Tag: recycling

When we first started our zero waste journey, not only were we looking to reduce our plastic waste, but we were also looking financially at areas we were wasting our money.  We were on a mission to save and put our money to better use. With our big plans to change our lives, watching our… Continue reading Saving Money While Saving the Planet

Everyone who knows me well knows that I like things to be clean and tidy. I’m also a small business owner and teacher, working long hours and cleaning up after a messy partner (who I love dearly, mess and all) and 3 cats.  I’ve been a big fan of clorox wipes for their ease and… Continue reading DIY Non-Toxic, Zero Waste Cleaning Alternatives

Castile soap is a vegetable-based soap that has no animal or synthetic ingredients. It is a natural, non-toxic, biodegradable soap and it is very versatile. Castile soap gets its name from the Castile region which became Spain in the 1500’s. At that time the soap was made from the olive oils which are abundant in… Continue reading REthinking Soap – Recipe for Making Liquid Soap from Castile Bar Soap

When it comes to cleaning dishes, there are 3 changes we wanted to make to our cleaning up process.To use soaps that have plant-based ingredients and no artificial fragrances, both good for our health and the environmentUse products that have not been tested on animalsTo reduce our waste of plastic bottles and spongesCleaning dishes can… Continue reading Staying Clean While Going Green

Some are easier than others to remove.  This really simple method is what worked best for us!We love mason jars and use the ones we have. But rather than spending money on new jars, we upcycle the glass containers that our coconut oil, jams and olives can live on to have another life. When we… Continue reading How to remove sticky labels from Glass Jars

Did you know Tupperware was developed by Earl Tupper and that he first introduced Tupperware to the public in 1948.   Tupperware pioneered the way in network marketing, more commonly known in the 1950’s as a Tupperware Party! You probably have heard of many businesses today who have adopted this marketing strategy like Mary Kay, doTERRA,… Continue reading 3 Sustainable Storage Options to Replace Our Tupperware & Plastic Ziploc Bags