QUOTE [Gittemary ] “After this month was finished with my zero waste experiment…it made me re-evaluate everything that I did and how I was a person in the world and my values and what I wanted out of life.”  I have been speaking to some of my favourite content creators about why they lead a zero waste lifestyle and why they believe others have joined the movement. We’ll also cover some reasons why people might not live a zero waste lifestyle.  Definition  Let’s take a quick look at the updated definition of zero waste adopted by the Zero Waste International Alliance board in 2 ..read more

Photo by Jasmin Sessler on Unsplash Note: COVID 19 has greatly affected the accessibility of bulk bins around the world. Check with your local shoppes to see what Hey guys and welcome back to my blog! Today we are going to be talking about how to bulk buy. I’ve attached one of my older videos where I went to Whole Foods in High Street Kensington in London. If you’re completely new to bulk buying there a few things that you’ll need to know before going out your first round. When you bulk buy you may find that some things are cheaper than if you were to buy them traditionally packaged. Some thi ..read more

Photo by Nacho Fernández on Unsplash Hey guys and welcome back to my channel. I wanted to do a video showing you my essentials for a low waste bathroom. I hope that some of these items are as helpful for you as they are for me. A lot of my essentials are also portable as I do travel a lot for my work. And the good thing about taking trains is that you can take as many liquids as you’d like.   If you’re new here and you like all things sustainable, habits and low impact living then check out my YouTube and Instagram for more content!  If you’re interested in supporting my channe ..read more

Photo by Daiga Ellaby on Unsplash Hey guys! Today I want to talk to you about zero waste cleaning. I’ll be going through the simple things that I use in my kitchen. These are things that are going to be auxiliary to things you probably already have.  If you’re new here and you like all things sustainable, habits and low impact living then check out my YouTube and Instagram for more content!  If you’re interested in supporting my channel, or just some additional content then check out my patreon here! There are videos, blog posts, journal entries, video plans and much more. So let’s ..read more

Photo by Precious Plastic Melbourne on Unsplash Welcome to the ultimate beginners guide to Zero Waste. Please share this post far and wide so we can really educate people on what it means to be zero waste and help others come to this movement.  If you’re new here and you like all things sustainable, habits and low impact living then check out my YouTube and Instagram for more content!  If you’re interested in supporting my channel, or just some additional content then check out my patreon here! There are videos, blog posts, journal entries, video plans and much more. So let’s get st ..read more

Photo by Cate Bligh on Unsplash Hey guys and welcome back to my channel. Today we are talking about 24 ways to reduce your food waste. Food waste is one of the biggest problems we are facing around the world. A lot of food that is grown is grown in surplus because of ridiculous cosmetic standards. But we also waste a lot of food in the home, so that’s what I want to focus on today.  If you’re new here and you like all things sustainable, habits and low impact living then check out my YouTube and Instagram for more content!  If you’re interested in supporting my channel, or just some ..read more

Photo by Alexandra Fuller on Unsplash Have you decided to become more minimalist? Do you want to save money, save the planet or simply just get more value out of experiences instead of stuff? As a beginner it can feel overwhelming and confusing for sure. But I reckon the best place to start is to find a definition of what minimalism is to you. Everyone has a different definition, some complex and others simple. I’ll be drawing on a quote from Cal Newport for my definition. During an interview on the podcast Rich Roll he said “In many cases it’s better to focus on a small number of things that ..read more

Photo by OneSave/Day on Unsplash Hello! Today we’re going to talk about my favorite tips that have helped me stop buying things. Reducing how much we consume is so important for living a low impact lifestyle, reducing your waste, but also keeping your home clutter free. If you’re looking to save a bit of money these tips will help you save money also!  If you’re new here and you like all things sustainable, habits and low impact living then check out my YouTube and Instagram for more content!  If you’re interested in supporting my channel, or just some additional content then check ..read more

Photo by Nacho Fernández on Unsplash Hey guys and welcome back! Thanks for joining me for another post. Today I’ll be sharing with you some “zero waste essentials” that I bought that I actually now regret. When I bought them due to marketing I thought that I really needed these things. As you know we all make mistakes and that is perfectly okay. So I wanted to share the mistakes that I made to help you not make the same ones!  If you’re new here and you like all things sustainable, habits and low impact living then check out my YouTube and Instagram for more content!  If you’re inte ..read more

Photo by Patricia Valério on Unsplash Hello! Thank you for visiting my blog! Today I’m gonna chat about how I compost in my small flat in London. I do have an outside space connected to my flat block, but I use an indoor system called a bokashi. This was just the easiest one that I’ve found. My friend Laura uses the bokashi system so I decided I would try it.  Leave me a comment if you have any tips! Or if you maintain your system differently than me. Your advice is very helpful not only for me but also for everyone else in the community too. I am very new to the bokashi system, so check ..read more