One of my best friends introduced me to Allbirds shoes. I’m so grateful she did. The big appeal of this company, who sells shoes, apparel and accessories, is the items are more sustainable. Products are responsibly made with natural materials like wool and eucalyptus tree. The shipping box is the shoe box! This is how…
Today’s guest post comes from Carmen Adams, a master’s student at San Diego State University. Carmen contacted me and asked if she could share this less discussed topic with all of you. In a perfect world, the United States would be like Europe (no wait, hear me out). Our cities would be built with walking,…
These homemade popsicles are based on an idea my mom had when my brother and I were little. We’d pour a single serving of yogurt or orange juice into one of the smallest Tupperware cups, freeze, and then chip away at the filling with a grapefruit spoon. It’s a process, it’s cold, and the chipping…
Filters are not recyclable in curbside carts or many (if any) recycling centers. Brita teamed up with TerraCycle to recycle its products. All the recycling is done through Brita, you’ll mail Brita your used items. You can set up a Brita account to “earn My Brita™ points redeemable for amazing rewards” which do include new filters…
Just a quick little reminder but small holes can be repaired quite easily and not end up distracting, sometimes they can even be quite subtle. These are my athletic shoes. I wear them everyday. They are from last June, so over a year old. The way my big toe is, it rubs against the top…
This may not be the most “zero waste” idea I’ve posted here; however the larger volume of bubbles made at home does save transportation costs of driving or delivery and the endless plastic bottles, plasticy-metal seals, and lame tiny bubble wands. So it’s “Reducing” virgin materials and waste. I’m allergic to standard bubble solution. It’s…
Update: This printer has been claimed. // Give: My 6 year old Epson Workforce 545 printer/scanner has recently started printing very blurry copies. The scanner still works perfectly. Before I turn this machine in for recycling, I am checking to see if anyone has any interest in having it – maybe someone out there knows…
This has been a popular topic lately, especially because so many of us are doing curbside pickup right now. The best and highest use for paper bags and all paper products that have absolutely no food contamination, if they aren’t reused, should go in the recycling vs. compost. The City of Austin actually gets revenue…
I am so excited to share about this experience, and it’s an actual Repair, one of my favorite “R’s”! My son was given this car by one of our neighbors who had outgrown it. It’s a Little Tikes Cozy Coupe, the distinctive red and yellow car of youth. They seem to be everywhere in our…
If you need some lighter hand weights, you can make your own or use something you already have! It’s pretty hard to find certain weights and workout equipment right now. When you can find it, sometimes the price is inflated due to current demand. Cans of food, books, your kids toys, etc. can be used…