We’ve reached the end of the Zero Waste Challenge from Kathryn Kellogg’s blog Going Zero Waste. The last call to action is to do a trash audit. It’s funny, I planned on doing this anyways now that my kitchen remodel is finished. It sure is difficult to do a Zero Waste Challenge in the middleContinue reading “Zero Waste Challenge Day 31: Do a Trash Audit”
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What is the Optimal Diet? (Green Living and Food Part 1)
I’m on a quest to live the greenest life possible, and I’m going to start with food. I’d like to know if there is an optimal diet for both good health and green living? The problem is in my research, there is so much conflicting information. I’ve seen people promote plant-based diets while others dismissContinue reading “What is the Optimal Diet? (Green Living and Food Part 1)”
Zero Waste Challenge Day 30: Political Activism
We’re almost to the end of the Zero Waste Challenge and Day 30 focuses on political activism. One thing Kathryn stresses in her blog that I absolutely agree with is that we should be more focused on local government than federal. It’s easy to get hung up on the higher up political positions, but ourContinue reading “Zero Waste Challenge Day 30: Political Activism”
Zero Waste Challenge Day 29: Start a Zero Waste Group
As we approach the end of the Zero Waste Challenge, Kathryn encourages participants to start their own Zero Waste Group. However, I have some doubts about the Zero Waste Movement and its efficacy at combating climate change. I also don’t think it’s realistic to expect busy families, students, and hard-working people to commit to theContinue reading “Zero Waste Challenge Day 29: Start a Zero Waste Group”
Zero Waste Challenge Day 28: Shop Local
I recently blogged about the importance of shopping resale and buying items second hand. It’s also important to shop local and keep money in your community. This cuts down on transportation costs and the burning of fossil fuels to move goods. It also prevents unnecessary packaging for the items being shipped. By shopping local, youContinue reading “Zero Waste Challenge Day 28: Shop Local”
Zero Waste Challenge Day 27: Shop Resale!
I love resale shopping. There are a ton of flea markets and thrift shops in my hometown to choose from. I made a goal at the beginning of the year to only buy my clothes from resale shops (with the exception of socks and underwear, of course). I’ve done a pretty good job of doingContinue reading “Zero Waste Challenge Day 27: Shop Resale!”
Zero Waste Challenge Day 26: Stop Junk Mail
Are you getting bombarded with piles of junk mail? It’s so wasteful. I can’t stand getting all the flyers, pamphlets, coupons, credit card offers, and other junk I don’t want. Fortunately, I’ve put a stop to most of it by signing up on the no junk mail list. It’s super easy. Here’s what you canContinue reading “Zero Waste Challenge Day 26: Stop Junk Mail”
Zero Waste Challenge Day 25: Be Prepared!
In today’s world, we’re all so busy and overworked. We’re bombarded with constant bad news and drama on social media. Sometimes it’s hard to remember to just take a break and slow down and really examine our lives. Day 25 of the Zero Waste Challenge focuses on the concept of being prepared in order toContinue reading “Zero Waste Challenge Day 25: Be Prepared!”
Zero Waste Challenge Day 24: Vote with your Dollars!
We’re getting close to the end of the Zero Waste Challenge and Day 24 focuses on voting. Not just voting at the polls, but voting with your dollars. Remember we are in charge of the supply and demand chain. Everything we put our money towards, is supported by us whether intentionally or not. This isContinue reading “Zero Waste Challenge Day 24: Vote with your Dollars!”
Zero Waste Challenge Day 23: Beauty Routine
I’m getting ready to revamp my beauty routine. As a woman in her mid-30s, I have to start worrying about wrinkles. I never thought this would happen. Nevertheless, here we are, and I want a facecare routine that’s not only good for my skin, but also good for the environment. This is something I’ve lookedContinue reading “Zero Waste Challenge Day 23: Beauty Routine”
That Hippie Looking Chick 