Zero waste doesn’t mean perfect. We are all on a journey. I think of zero waste as small steps we learn to take to get a little more green when I can, hence my blog’s name. We make choices or have needs as we go along. I really wanted coffee today at the car repair.…
It’s pumpkin season! I have to ration myself on pumpkin and fall items so you’ll see intermittent posts over the next several months as I enjoy and share about my fall choices. I found this pumpkin Noosa Yoghurt at Target yesterday. The employees were putting out all the fall stuff since it was September 1st.…
PlanetBox stainless steel meal items like lunchboxes, which are great for adults and kids, are on sale 30% off through Sept. 9. This is their biggest sale of the year if you are interested in trying out reusable, kid-proof and kid-friendly, plastic-free meal containers. Metal lasts forever and is infinitely recyclable. It’s hard to find…
Aprons are awesome! One of the recommendations from participants in the @wool.and #100daydresschallenge was to wear aprons so you could wash your dress less often. Wash aprons more, or switch aprons if you have several, and spend less time/money/water spot treating or washing the entire dress. I got out of the habit of wearing my…
Fishing line can be recycled.🎣♻️ Also called microfilament line, this environmental hazard can last up to 600 years in the aquatic environment and it entangles animals and plants.🌊🐠🌿 Volunteers can help by making and maintaining collection spots like this at water spots and fishing sites. Even throwing line in the trash can be dangerous as…
Keep Austin Fed is hosting a Condiment Packet Drive all February. Be on the look out for KAF marked buckets at the participating locations! This is a great way to keep these items out of the landfill. Remember to check each of their business hours before dropping off your extra condiment packets. #shoplocal #keepaustinfed #helpingothers…
Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you have a lovely day. Here are a few reminders for you as you go about your day. #valentines #flowers #compost #candy #valentinescandy #recycle #valentinescard #batteries #singingcard
Reuse glass jars to store water during storms and emergencies. We had a big freeze and winter storm here but the pipes are ok. We’ll start using up our stored water today as all the ice melts. Glass is endlessly reusable and recyclable. Use your water as soon as it’s safe emergency-wise to do so.…
Austin is under a boil water notice. We use our three Instant Pots to boil our water and then fill up all our jars. Tap water is safe to boil. You don’t need to drive in possibly unsafe conditions to buy single-user bottled water that may not even be in stock.#water #hydrate #drink #cook #pets…
Ruined metal pots and pans, and other rusted, broken, unsafe mostly metal items can be recycled at the Scrap Metal Station at the Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center (RRDC). Old saw blades, tools, yard items, sign holders, bent hangers, all can be dropped off in the Scrap Metal roll-off. Metal hangers in good condition are…