Last Updated on November 14, 2024 Stockings were always my absolute favorite part about the holiday season so I had to create a guide for this year’s hottest zero waste and eco friendly stocking stuffers. I love small gifts; they have always been my favorite. What can I say? I love the little things like socks, bars of soap, the... The post 30 Zero Waste, Eco Friendly Stocking Stuffers appeared first on Going Zero Waste ..read more

Last Updated on November 11, 2024 It’s that time of year again – the 2024 sustainable gift guide! I love writing these guides every year because my mother and me both have the love language of gifts, and eco-friendly gifts make this even better! I’ve been focusing less on physical gifts, more on acts of service lately. Whether it be... The post Sustainable Gift Guide 2024 appeared first on Going Zero Waste ..read more

Last Updated on November 4, 2024 This post was sponsored by Adobe Express. All thoughts and opinions are my own; for more information, please see my disclosure policy.  Since moving to Maine, I get the fall hype. I finally get it. I have never seen trees that are so colorful. The air is crisp. Cliché, but true. And I’m not... The post Ultimate Fall Bucket List: Budget Friendly Activities + Printable Bingo Card appeared first on Going Zero Waste ..read more

Last Updated on October 25, 2024 As you can imagine, I’m all about finding ways to reduce food waste at home. It’s a huge part of my zero waste lifestyle, and in all honestly, I love the challenge!  Not to mention, food waste is a major global issue with serious environmental consequences. Each year, tons of food — literally 1.3... The post My Favorite Sustainable Recipes to Reduce Food Waste appeared first on Going Zero Waste ..read more

Last Updated on October 17, 2024 By now, you’ve probably seen Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certifications on some of your products. But what exactly does it mean? And how does it correlate with sustainability?  Paper products are one of the most common FSC certified items. But many other items can be FSC certified, such as wooden furniture, decking, and packaging. ... The post FSC Certifications: What Are They + Are They Sustainable? appeared first on Going Zero Waste ..read more

Last Updated on September 25, 2024 Ideally, we sleep for 8 hours every night. That’s ~240 hours a month we’re pressing our heads into our pillows.   What you sleep on matters – including what kind of pillow you’re using. Many conventional pillows are made out of synthetic materials, like polyester. This can be problematic for numerous reasons.  Some of the... The post 6 Best Organic Pillows For a Sound Night’s Sleep appeared first on Going Zero Waste ..read more

Last Updated on September 19, 2024 Fall in Maine is truly stunning. Until moving here, I never got to go pumpkin or apple picking! It was so satisfying to knock that off my bucket list.  Fall is a great time to get outdoors and do some leaf peeping, hiking, or visiting a local farm. The colors here in Maine are... The post 10 Sustainable Fall Must-Haves appeared first on Going Zero Waste ..read more

Last Updated on September 12, 2024 I spend a lot of time in the kitchen experimenting with scraptastic recipes and filming the ones I love. In fact, my new cookbook 101 Tips For a Zero Waste Kitchen is available for purchase now!   I can’t tell you the amount of time I spent chopping food up on cutting boards. The... The post 5 Sustainable Wooden Cutting Board Options for a Non-Toxic Kitchen  appeared first on Going Zero Waste ..read more

Last Updated on September 3, 2024 Have you ever heard of green finance? Essentially, it’s a type of financing that supports eco-friendly projects and initiatives.  This post was sponsored by Clean Energy Credit Union  All thoughts and opinions are my own; for more information see my disclosure policy.  This can include loans and investments that help both people and businesses... The post Green Finance 101: Investing in a Sustainable Future appeared first on Going Zero Waste ..read more

Last Updated on August 30, 2024 Have you ever heard of ESG investing before? If you’re interested in making money with the stock market, but want to approach it sustainably, you might want to familiarize yourself with this term.  There are so many kinds of stocks to invest in. Unfortunately, not all of them are created equal, especially when it... The post ESG Investing: Here’s What You Need to Know appeared first on Going Zero Waste ..read more