ZERO WASTE SWAPS// Do You Really Need It?

By getting curious about why we use certain objects, we can investigate whether they’re something we actually need/use… and if we decide that we don’t need something, then we probably also don’t need the “eco” version.

EARTH DAY PERFORMATIVE ACTIVISM// Expectations VS. Reality

About a month ago, when I knew Earth Day was coming I was super pumped. But the closer it got I started to feel mild dread. The approaching Earth Day was starting to symbolize this massive failure, because I had not written a single word in a month and the project I was hoping to announce was not ready.

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ZERO WASTE SHOPPING// A Business is not “Zero Waste” Because it Offers a Reusable Container Policy.

Does the bulk store you shop at recycle their packaging? Do they compost? What happens to their food waste? Is there compliance with labor laws? What happens behind-the-scenes of a business is just as important.

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ZERO WASTE// It’s Not Really New

The idea that taking care of the planet, is new or only for certain people is not true. And the way some ethical movements are getting marketed makes it seem like there’s a rule book or that using what you already own is not good enough…

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CHANGE// Zero Waste Living Doesn’t Happen Overnight.

Changing how you live doesn’t happen overnight. Often we want quick results, but that’s not how things work… We do our best. And sometimes it will be great, and other times it won’t.

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“We can’t just CONSUME our way to a more sustainable world”

When you scroll through Instagram and look at pictures of things in jars you may get the feeling that you're making less waste, but you’re actually just on your phone… The reality is that we can't consume our way out of a situation that is a result of over consumption.

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INSTAVERSARY// Two Years on Instagram

Social media can be a powerful tool for connection and a catalyst for inspiring change. But if you aren't using it in an intentional or conscious way, it may not serve its greatest usefulness, and may have the reverse effect, limiting your ability to be present…

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HABITS// Make it Easy to Quit Single-use Plastics

Breaking habits is difficult, but it’s totally possible. A lot of the time it means getting really honest with yourself, accepting that you may need something specific to make a real change. The first step can be figuring out what’s best suited to who you are.

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CLUTTER AND ZERO WASTE// The Hidden Benefits of Letting Go

I started refilling coffee in reusable jars not because of Zero Waste, but because I needed a solution for my clutter problem…Keeping stuff you don’t need or want, because you’re worried about what will happen to it, doesn’t solve wastefulness…

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