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Zero-Waste Small Business Profile: Fulfill Shoppe
|AD| As Fulfill Shoppe Ambassadors, we are compensated for this post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are our own. I’m so excited to talk about one of our favourite Tri-Cities small businesses on the blog today! Fulfill Shoppe has been a huge part of my zero-waste journey these last couple years and is a sustainable small business that I love supporting. We’ve mentioned them on our blog before in our Sustainable Businesses to Know About series, but here is a more in-depth introduction. Who is Fulfill Shoppe? Fulfill Shoppe is a zero-waste, online refill store that was started by two sisters, Pam and Lori, in the Tri-Cities. (For those…
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26 Great Ways to Reuse Your Glass Jars
I love saving glass jars from the recycle bin! They are so versatile for reusing, that I feel I can never have too many–though my cupboards tell me otherwise some days. Mason jars are probably the most popular jars for their esthetic, but I find it useful to keep all types and sizes of jars–everything from pasta jars to spice jars and everything in between. Inspiration for Reusing Your Glass Jars But what to do with them all? Jars can be used for so many things. I’ve got a list of 26 ways to use your glass jars to get you started. 1. Gift Wrapping I love finding creative ways…
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Waste Audit: What, Why, and How to Complete One
This January I was introduced to the “Waste Audit” concept by my local zero waste group on Facebook. It was an idea that felt a bit daunting, but also was an exciting challenge. What is a Waste Audit? In basic terms, the waste audit is looking at your garbage and identifying areas where you can do better and create less waste. How to do a Waste Audit To complete a waste audit for your household garbage, here are some steps to take: Choose a start and end date, such as January 1st to 31st. Choose some accountability partners–challenges are always more fun with friends! Collect all of your garbage for…
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Tips for Starting Your Successful Zero-Waste Lifestyle
The idea of zero waste living can feel overwhelming. A part of the reason we started our blog was to show how practical and natural living sustainably can actually be. Thinking of a zero-waste lifestyle, going fully vegan, or eliminating all single use plastics can feel so daunting that we might give up before even starting. But it really can be easy if taken step-by-step. This is why I wanted to highlight some easy habits for living sustainably that can also save you time and money. Each one is a great place to start your journey. Habits to Start Your Zero-Waste Living Here are some easy habits you can implement…
