It can be hard to stay zero waste when travelling. Where do you buy in bulk, compost food waste, and refill your water bottle with water that is safe to drink? How do you find sustainable businesses to support? Luckily, there’s an app for all of that! We list 4 apps that help us stay low waste when travelling.
Read MoreParty and event catering often results in landfill bins full of food and disposable, single-use plastic. This is however easily avoidable. We share 9 ways you can make your party plastic free, ensure there is no single use at your sustainable soiree, and put on an eco-friendly event.
Read MoreThe return and refill revolution is here! More and more businesses are creating local circular economies by enabling the return and refilling of their product’s packaging, from milk bottles to cleaning product pouches to bamboo makeup cases. We unpack (and then repack) all the ones we could find.
Read MoreLooking for a trusted online store to buy zero waste products that only sells truly sustainable products? We list our fav eco stores from all around the world.
Read MoreHow can sex be practiced safely and sustainably? We look into eco-friendly contraception and arousal - finding out what the options are and if they are safe and effective as family planning is an important part of sustainability.
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 MoreMany zero waste influencers portray an elite lifestyle that seems inaccessible, so many believe living a low waste lifestyle is unachievable and only for those with money and time to waste. Not so! In real life, being zero waste is a frugal way to live that saves you money in many ways. We list 32 of them!
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’ve collected a whole lot of glass jars to reuse, but you’re having a whole lot of trouble getting the labels off. We share 9 ways to get sticky labels and glue residue off glass jars, as well as how to get lingering smells out.
Read MoreAre you doing Plastic Free July this year? Looking for tips on how to tackle a month free of plastic? We’ve got six survival tactics and loads of advice on how to survive Plastic Free July…
Read MoreHow to navigate zero waste gift-giving, from how to give nothing and how to ask for nothing to all the plastic free or zero waste gift ideas we could think of for all sorts of occasions and people!
Read MoreA lot of zero waste bathroom switches involve swapping liquids for bars. How can you get the most out of these bars and make them last as long as possible?
Read MoreLooking for the perfect reusable water bottle? We share our five fav non-plastic reusable water bottles, two of which are 100% plastic free! We also look into the science behind copper water bottles’ proposed health benefits.
Read MoreIt can be frustrating when government and businesses aren’t implementing policies and procedures to reduce waste and carbon emissions and it is easy to feel powerless. However, there are many things you can do beyond reducing your own waste that can help bring about sustainable change.
Read MoreYou’ve bought your food without plastic; now how do you store it in your fridge and freezer waste free? We cover what produce should go in the fridge and what shouldn't, which fruit and veg to keep apart, freezing meat plastic free, and clever ways to keep your produce fresh for ages without plastic.
Read MoreJustine Law enlightens us on the art of travelling light - why it is important, what it has to do with being sustainable, and how to do it!
Read MoreWe share how to mindfully choose and consume ethical chocolate eggs and other treats this Easter, from vegan to palm-oil free, plastic free, and waste free, as well as some ideas for zero waste Easter activities.
Read MoreLooking to remove plastic from your dishwashing routine? It's easy with these alternatives for zero waste dish soap for hand-washing and dish powder for your dishwasher, as well as these natural compostable sponges, scrubbers, and cloths.
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