Can you believe that we are almost into May?! There are some exciting things coming up, but I’m not going into detail since I’m waiting on someone else to finish their part first. May also happens to be my birthday month. Anyway, this is more of just a ramble than anything else, as if I were having a discussion with a friend. In the future, I will have a post explaining and listing references for some of the statements, but for now, I’m just going to talk…well, type.
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Trash Jars and Waste
Long story short, the trash jar is total bollocks. There– I said it. Having a jar filled with the year’s waste is trendy; and yes, I had one. I used an old coconut oil jar from a two-pack I bought from Costco. Somewhere, in an older blog most (most likely tied to my first blog) exists a post about it. I thought it would be a good way for me to measure and limit what I was buying. It did just that; however, so did going through my trash at the start of going low-waste. Then I got to thinking about it. What was the point actual of having just a jar? Sure, a trash jar is a conversation piece, but is it actually providing purpose? In my case, it did no more for me than sorting and taking stock in the beginning did. Since I’m not a public speaker, and I don’t go around with the jar of trash everywhere I go, there was really no need to keep it.
Continue ReadingFirst Look at FinalWipe (save your money)
Something came in the mail today! I was really excited. It was the FinalWipe bundle. I had seen this on Kickstarter (was not a backer, though), and was intrigued. I loved the idea of having antimicrobial, bamboo wipes. I noticed that they were organic cotton, instead of the silver ion-infused bamboo, and the container was nice with a bamboo lid. Figured that’s all that had changed. Boy, was I wrong. Now, people have been using rags and cleaning solutions for awhile, prior to the toilet paper we all know and (most of us) use. So what makes this different?
New Series: Open Discourse 💭
Hello everyone! I hope that you are all having a wonderful day. I know that things are still iffy in the world, but they will get better, even if it doesn’t seem like it. The goal for today was to start open discussions. This is not part of the One Planet series. It is an open forum and safe space to talk about various topics/ask questions in a mature manner, without judgment, and backed by science and personal experiences.
Continue Reading🌎 One Planet 🌍
Happy March! I’ve decided to start a new mini-blog-series (if you have a more catchy title, let me know) about the planet. More specifically, the planet as it is, how we impact it, and what we can do help reverse the damage we have caused and limit impact in the future. Humans are the only creatures on this planet capable of putting an end to the continual destruction we cause, or at the very least, minimizing future damage. Everything we do, *purchase, consume, etc. impacts Earth in some form or another, whether we like it or not. While we have made strides in some areas, such as protecting endangered species, we have taken backwards leaps in others– deforestation, for one. Since many of us no longer live off the land, it is easy to see how we can become disconnected from the impact we have on the environment. Discussions will include personal experiences and thoughts as well as science-based and peer-reviewed research (with links when they’re available). There is a disclaimer at the bottom of this post as I want to be completely transparent and genuine as possible.
Continue ReadingPeriod Talk: FLEX Cup
I bought the small FLEX Cup a couple of weeks ago when it was on sale. The one thing about silicone is that it collects lint like crazy, hence why there is some on the cup. I always wash cups before using them, and you should too. Anyway, here are my thoughts on the FLEX Cup. Disclaimer: All opinions are my own. Always consult your physician before trying out products like these and others. This is not a sponsored post.
Continue ReadingLow-Waste & Guilt
We are living in very interesting times. Just when grocery stores were opening up to the idea of customers bringing their own containers and bags in, we are hit with a pandemic. Scientists are still finding out new elements of it, which is why certain statements have changed over time. Due to safety concerns, most places where I live no longer accept personal packaging for bulk bin products nor reusable bags brought from home. Unfortunately, this is our new “normal” for the time being (strictly regarding grocery shopping).
Continue ReadingLow-Waste Resources ☮️
I recently posted up some low-waste and bulk resources in a page (on the menu tab). If you know of any resources, or would like your organization listed, mention them in the comments. You can also connect with me on other social media platforms. I know that there are already some pretty extensive lists out there, but it doesn’t hurt to have one more.
Continue ReadingLow-Waste in a Pandemic
Since the stay-in was issued (was it February or March?) it has been difficult to maintain a low-waste lifestyle. I covered this during Plastic-Free July. The stores where I live began to use more plastic packaging, and until things are under control, change to that won’t come soon. That being said, there are still ways to stay low-waste even when all seems lost.
Continue ReadingPlastic-Free July: Day 31, Fin
We’ve made it! It is the last day of Plastic-Free July. This time it was more difficult than before, at least for us. Bulk bins where I could use jars and a funnel brought from home we live have been filled with pre-packaged bulk goods. Most produce has been wrapped in some form of plastic, and we quickly found that most things are no longer recyclable (i.e. mixed-materials packaging). So many aspects of life have changed, but you learn to adapt.
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