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with Amy French
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Amy French
10 min read
25 Zero Waste Swaps that WILL Save You Money
Going zero waste CAN save you money and here is list of budget friendly Zero Waste Swaps that are a cheaper option in the long and short ter
Kayla Mossuto
3 min read
7 Genius Ways to Re-purpose Your Coffee Grounds
Coffee is good for more than just getting you going in the morning. Finding a second life for coffee grounds can help save you cash, and liv
Amy French
3 min read
Tips for a Zero Waste Halloween That Anyone Can Do
Make your Halloween zero waste and eco-friendly this year with these great tips that anyone can do. From natural decorations, creative reuse
Amy French
5 min read
How To Make Your Lunch Break Eco-Friendly
Many of us spend the majority of our day at work, and have little time for saving the world. There are plenty of ways to make your work lunc
Sarah Appleford
4 min read
10 Tips To Go Zero Waste With Kids
Kids are notorious for waste, whether it’s a half-eaten apple or plastic toys that don’t last.
For a family, becoming zero waste can be cha
Amy French
5 min read
14 Alternatives to Single-Use Produce Bags (that are free and zero waste)
Single-use plastic produce bags are a great example of ridiculous and completely unnecessary plastic.
You can purchase reusable produce ba
Amy French
10 min read
Plastic Free July Kits
Here are 19 Plastic Free July Starter kits and Bundles that will help you save money AND begin or refine your efforts for a plastic free, ze
Amy French
3 min read
Seedy Cracker Mix
Zero waste crackers have been a struggle for me BUT making these seedy crackers from a mix of healthy seeds and no grains or oils couldn'
Amy French
13 min read
Finding Your Zero Waste Tribe on Facebook
Looking for your zero waste tribe? You need to check out some of these great zero waste groups on Facebook. Here is a list to get your start
Amy French
7 min read
Zero Waste School Supplies
Here are our recent zero waste school supplies that help us be more sustainable every day. You really don't need to make huge purchases
Amy French
7 min read
Eco Patch Beeswax Wraps Review and How To Use Them
Beeswax wraps are a brilliant eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to plastic and silicone and completely biodegradable. If you haven
Amy French
10 min read
Why Going Zero Waste Won't Help You Lose Weight
Have you heard about how much weight people have lost when switching to a zero waste lifestyle? They are shopping wholefoods, ditched the ju
Amy French
7 min read
A Beginner's Guide To Bulk Shopping
Planning your first trip to a bulk store to shop zero waste can be daunting as a beginner. The first few times I went bulk shopping I felt l
Amy French
6 min read
Brilliant Ways To Repair and Refashion Old Shoes
Wondering whether to recycle, repair or repurpose your old shoes? Here are some brilliant ways to repair and refashion your favourite shoes
Amy French
6 min read
What to Put in Eco-Friendly Party Bags at Kids Birthdays
From food to toys, here are some fabulous ideas for eco party bags at your child's next birthday. If you're planning an eco friendly
Amy French
5 min read
10 Biodegradable Alternatives For Everyday Items
Making a swap to more compostable items in our everyday lives means less landfill and less recycling. Here are items we use everyday that ca
Amy French
6 min read
What To Consider When Swapping To Reusable Snack Bags
Making the swap to reusable snack bags is a great step towards being ecofriendly and avoiding single use disposable plastic. There are a nu
Amy French
4 min read
How To Dispose of Glitter
Unfortunately, traditional glitter is bad for the environment because it is made up of tiny pieces of plastic, BUT what do you do with your
Amy French
3 min read
Chocolate Banana Spelt Cookies (Egg-Free)
These Chocolate Banana Spelt cookies are packed with flavour and are a healthy nude food lunch box snack. Spelt is a nutritious alternative
Amy French
10 min read
Why You Should Plan Your Zero Waste Christmas NOW
Planning a Zero Waste Christmas requires thinking ahead so you aren't stuck last minute trying to figure out how to pull it off. Here
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