Zero Waste

Think you can’t compost in the city? Karen lives in London, England, with three kids, and they’ve composted in their years for over three years. Read on to learn more about this everyday family diverts their food waste from landfills while also feeding their garden. In this edition of Bring Your Trash To Life, let …

Wondering if the FoodCycler electric composter produces more carbon emissions than it offsets? After doing a comprehensive and unpaid review of the FoodCycler, I’m diving into the carbon emission tradeoffs of using the FoodCycler compared to landfilling or composting your food waste. Read on for data and conclusions based on governmental environmental sources to understand …

In the market for affordable sustainable activewear? Check out Girlfriend Collective, my very favorite brand for affordable ethical and sustainable activewear. Read on for more about their operations and products that make them one of the most sustainable and inclusive brands on the market. I think they have the best leggings on and for the …

Always on the hunt to reduce food waste, I saw a bunch of people share about banana peel compost tea (or liquid fertilizer) on social media. According to Pinterest, it’s a trending topic. Intrigued by this little food waste reduction experiment, I tried it, and I will never do it again! Read on for more …

Have you heard of an electronic compost appliance? For those looking to compost in a small space, indoors, or who just don’t want the hassle of managing an outdoor compost pile, read on for more about how this family uses an electronic compost appliance to reduce food waste in their kitchen! In this edition of …

Are you wondering if you can compost in winter? You’re not alone! I get this question often from people who live in cold weather climates. After all, doesn’t a compost pile need to be hot to decompose, and won’t it just freeze in winter? The short answer is you can definitely compost in winter. Read …

Not sure if you can compost at home? Check out my interview series of everyday families who compost at home with success. I call it “Bring Your Trash To Life” because composting turns your trash into nutrients for our soil and builds the foundation of new life for our planet. Enjoy these interviews in the …

Are you interested in composting at home but don’t know how to store your food scraps until you’re ready to take them out to your compost bin? Here are several ways to store food scraps for composting at home. No matter how you compost (and there are many ways to compost at home), you’ll likely …