Making up 40% of bins, food waste is a huge waste of resources, is one of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases, and could be costing your household $3,800 a year! There are many reasons for reducing the amount of food ending up in landfill and the best way to do it is to simply do what it was made for - eat it! So, here’s 14 food waste recipes…
Read MoreDon’t have or want to spend time DIYing? The closest thing to making your Christmas gifts and decor yourself is searching Etsy for a local crafter that’ll homemake it for you! Here’s our fav low waste Xmas decorations, cards, and gifts off the platform.
Read MoreDon’t bother with a bin liner or make one out of newspaper to line your rubbish bin or food scraps bin. Saves you money and saves on plastic use! You can easily DIY one using these step-by-step instructions…
Read MoreA lot of waste in the kitchen can be prevented by making homemade versions of store-bought items like vanilla essence and milk. We share our top 5 simple DIY recipes that we use to keep our fridge and diet plastic free.
Read MoreWe recently learnt how to make a DIY no-sew reusable shopping bag from an old t-shirt at a Boomerang Bags session. Find a tattered tee and follow these step-by-step directions to make one of your own!
Read MoreHave you found a zero waste deodorant that works for you or have they been a but iffy and left you a bit whiffy? We look at which all natural deodorants actually work and share recipes, recommendations, and how to detox your pits!
Read MoreYou can make exfoliating lip scrubs and body scrubs at home using ingredients in your kitchen such as used coffee grounds or brown sugar! Keep your skin exfoliated the zero waste way!
Read MoreHomemade toothpaste from natural ingredients is the easiest and sometimes only way to get zero waste toothpaste, but are you ruining your dental health by using DIY toothpaste? We take an objective look at the ingredients often used for and left out of natural toothpaste so you can decide for yourself if it’s the right choice for you and your teeth.
Read MoreSore throat, headaches, runny nose and congestion - how do you increase your immunity and fight a cold the natural, zero waste way? We’ve even included a herbal tea recipe that a zero waste neurosurgeon is using to combat hayfever.
Read MoreKeen to DIY your cleaning supplies to keep your sprays simple and waste free? Use these white vinegar cleaner recipes! Vinegar forms the base for many homemade cleaners. Find out how to use it to clean your home…
Read MoreMaking homemade vegetable stock from veggie scraps is how we avoid buying packaged stock from the supermarket. It is not only waste free; it is cost free as well. Here's what vegetables to use and how to make the stock on the stove and in a slow cooker and an Instant Pot.
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