School supplies are one of those items many of us need year after year. We fill up our backpacks with plastic markers, virgin paper, and toxic glue. Have you ever wondered what green, sustainable school supplies are out there though? What if this year your backpack was made from recycled polyester and filled with pencils made from newspaper, refillable ink pens, plant based glue, and a staple-less stapler? Can you picture it?? This list of zero waste school and office supplies is a shopping list for any student! You'll find everything you need on this list, including: Notebooks & recycled ..read more

If you’ve ever played with children for even a minute, you know how quickly things can get messy. When it comes to arts and crafts, you’ll find kids paint half their body, end up with glitter in their hair, and drop tiny bits of glue all over the ground before they’re done. Most arts and crafts supplies are made of plastic and fossil fuels. That means any bits of glue and glitter washed down the drain are becoming microplastics in the environment. These plastics also aren’t safe to ingest! And let’s be real, kids somehow find a way to taste and eat everything. Art supplies also aren’t typicall ..read more

Trust me when I saw that I have a particular orthopedic pillow that I have used for as long as I remember, and it goes everywhere with me. Traveling internationally? I bring my pillow. Camping? That too. Only carry on? A sleepover at a friends? I ALWAYS bring my pillow. Anytime I have forgotten to bring my pillow has been a disaster for my neck. I don’t sleep, like at all. So when I realized that I hadn’t bought a new pillow in 15 years, I was a little freaked out at the prospect of replacing it. Rather than simply replacing it with the same brand, I wanted to make sure this time around I got ..read more

With the average cost of a wedding in the US at $22,500, it's only natural to want to save a little cash by purchasing things secondhand. Thankfully, there are many online marketplaces that are designed for the eco-friendly and budget conscious couple! Buying secondhand items for your wedding will save you lots of cash. Used items can cost 50% less or more than buying the item brand new, without a drop in the quality of the product. As we've discussed a lot on this blog already, secondhand purchased also reduce the carbon footprint of the item and help keep your wedding sustainable. So where d ..read more

Q-tips are typically made with plastic tubes and designed for only a single use. Many people go through three or four q-tips each day cleaning their ears! Each one of these pieces ends up in the landfill (and sometimes in the environment). There is an alternative to single use swabs though! LastSwab is a reusable, washable q-tip that can completely replace your reliance on disposables. Who would have thought a reusable swab for removing ear wax even existed! This post contains affiliate links where I earn a small commission on any sales made through the links at no additional cost to you. Reu ..read more

Q-tips are typically made with plastic tubes and designed for only a single use. Many people go through three or four q-tips each day cleaning their ears! Each one of these pieces ends up in the landfill (and sometimes in the environment). There is an alternative to single use swabs though! LastSwab is a reusable, washable q-tip that can completely replace your reliance on disposables. Who would have thought a reusable swab for removing ear wax even existed! This post contains affiliate links where I earn a small commission on any sales made through the links at no additional cost to you. Reu ..read more

Don't let cheap, plastic slippers ruin your lovely morning. Your feet deserve to be cozy in a sustainable, high-quality slipper that you can feel good about. We've compiled the best brands out there offering ethically made slippers from natural materials with a focus on sustainability. Which zero waste slipper will you choose? This post contains affiliate links where I earn a small commission from any sales made through the links at no additional cost to you. Kyrgies Slippers Price range: $69-89 Sizes: Women's 5-14 US (35-44 EU); Men's 7-15.5 US (40-48 EU) Materials: wool, vegetable-tanned le ..read more

Whether you're a zero waster yourself or know someone who is, this list is for anyone and everyone buying gifts this holiday season. There are many lovely gifts out there that are eco-friendly, plastic free, and promote waste reduction that are practical whether or not someone actively practices a sustainable lifestyle. So whether you choose to make something at home or buy a gift off this list, just make sure you think about who you are giving it to and whether they will use it. Buying a gift that is used over and over and truly loved is the best way to reduce its impact and make sure the rec ..read more

Let’s face it; a good slipper simply makes or breaks your relaxing morning! Especially as many of us work from home more often, having a comfy slipper to use around the house and on chilly mornings is vital. Why is it then that most slippers are made from low-quality plastic that disintegrates after just minimal use? Thankfully there are plastic free, zero waste slippers made from natural materials that will keep your feet warm year after year without adding a demand on fossil fuels. This post contains affiliate links where I earn a small commission for any purchases made through the links. K ..read more

There are ethical, sustainable companies out there offering sales during Green Friday and Cyber Monday this year! With a little planning ahead, you can purchase things for yourself and others from these zero waste companies with a much smaller environmental footprint. Shop Ethically Online and Stay Home Especially with coronavirus still a huge risk in the U.S. and on the rise in many states, it's important for everyone to stay home whenever possible (especially if you're in a state that doesn't require masks in stores). Black Friday sales are likely to draw large crowds to many big box stores ..read more