Try one of these simple zero waste Valentine’s Day ideas that are fun, inexpensive, and great for everyday families. They all have a little extra sugary sweetness the whole family will love. Do you exchange gifts for Valentine’s Day? Historically, my husband and I haven’t been big on gift exchange, especially outside of Christmas and …
Don’t throw out the packaging from your online shopping deliveries! There are tons of ways to reuse and repurpose packaging from online shopping as zero waste gift wrap to reduce waste and save money. Check out these easy DIY gift wrap ideas to reuse shipping material as gift wrap. Online shopping increases each year. Depending …
Do you buy gift wrap or gift tags? Have you ever tried to create your own upcycled DIY gift tags? They’re so easy, save you money, and reduce waste. Read on for an easy trick to turn your old greeting cards into upcycled DIY gift tags. You’ll never buy gift tags again! About four years …
What to do with all those Amazon and online shopping cardboard boxes??! For the record, I am not sitting at my computer impulsively buying all the things, but here are some fun and easy ways to reuse cardboard boxes that show up at your front door. Do you have a lot of cardboard boxes entering …
Forget mason jars. Save money and reduce waste by cleaning and reusing all the glass jars and bottles you already buy. Check out this guide with lots of tips to upcycle all your great glass containers. For the last couple of years, I used to stop by a thrift shop near our home when I …
Ditching or reducing single-use items in your life might be easier than you think. Often times, items designed for single-use can be used many times over before heading to the trash. Read on for a whole bunch of single-use items that can be reused many times. After all, they’re not single-use items if you use …
Is an eco-friendly Halloween with kids possible? While it might not be a zero-waste celebration, there are lots of ways to celebrate Halloween without destroying the environment. Check out all the ideas from these eco-minded parents about celebrating eco-friendly Halloween with kids! What better way to gather up awesome ideas for eco-friendly Halloween with family …
What are you wearing for Halloween this year? Ditch the cheap, plastic costume from a big box or Halloween pop-up shop, and consider other more eco-friendly and affordable Halloween costume alternatives. Read on for four ways to find eco-friendly Halloween costumes on a budget! According to the National Retail Foundation, people in the United States …
