Today's post continues with providing tips on preventing household food waste - with the focus being on how society doesn't value food like past generations did. I personally think the root of our decline is mass production and convenience to just buy food (at least for some). I believe that one will reduce less food… Continue reading Value Your Food
Category: Low-waste Living
Before I buy ‘new’….
Have you ever noticed that I really don't talk much about non-food related shopping -- well there's a reason for that. I'm not the type of person that goes shopping just to go shopping -- I like to have a reason to go into a store. NOW let me disclaim that isn't always the case… Continue reading Before I buy ‘new’….
Low Waste Cleaning Supplies & Essentials
I've never been a big fan of cleaning BUT I recognize the importance of doing it. So I break up my cleaning into rooms/areas a day that get extra attention. For example, my stove top gets a deep cleaning session just about each week. Breaking tasks into chunks reduces my stress and being stuck doing… Continue reading Low Waste Cleaning Supplies & Essentials
Sustainable Products With An Ethnicity Lens
Back in January I wrote a post on how promotion of low-waste (and also plastic-free) swaps isn't universal... A lot of zero-waste/low-waste folks make it seem like everyone can do the same types of swaps but- they're not thinking of how we're not one size fit all human beings. Basic things aren't being considered; such… Continue reading Sustainable Products With An Ethnicity Lens
Bronx Eco-Space Update
Hard to believe it's been a month since I announced my goal of opening an eco-space in the Bronx. I thought I'd share some updates on the progress. Business Plan: I started writing the company business plan and finished the description section which you can read pieces of it on the official Bronx Eco-Space page.I'm… Continue reading Bronx Eco-Space Update
Food Waste Spotlight: Reduction_Raider1
Today's Food Waste Friday is a spotlight on @reduction_raider1 (Instagram) - writer + frugal foodie. The following are the responses to my food waste questions. Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself. A: A fully fledged, frugal foodie, passionate about avoiding food waste. When not loitering in supermarket reduction aisles, she blogs about eating… Continue reading Food Waste Spotlight: Reduction_Raider1
Process of making swaps
So you’ve completed your plastic/waste audit and you’ve figured out what potential swaps you need to make….Now what? I have a background in computer science so felt a flowchart would provide a good representation. Based on this, the process of making any sustainable swap isn’t a wham-bam thank ya ma’am approach. Nor is it a… Continue reading Process of making swaps
Make an On The Go Kit
One of the easiest ways to reduce your out and about plastic and waste usage is to create an on the go kit. There are multiple items that can go in your kit, but you want to ensure you have the essentials. Container to store foodDrinking containerEating utensilsNapkinReusable bag You don’t have to make any… Continue reading Make an On The Go Kit
Capacity to Change the World
Now more than ever I want to have inspiring words to remind me that I will reach my goal of opening an educational/refill location. So today's motivational words came to mind as I thought about making a difference in our world. Quick google search led me to this wonderful image and inspiring words by Harriet… Continue reading Capacity to Change the World
Food Waste Spotlight: Lindsay Miles
Today's Food Waste Friday is a spotlight on Lindsay Miles (@treadingmyownpath) - author, speaker + waste educator. Lindsay's second book The Less Waste No Fuss Kitchen was released earlier this month. The following are the Lindsay's responses to my food waste questions. Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself. A: I’m a writer, waste… Continue reading Food Waste Spotlight: Lindsay Miles
