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#OneJarChallenge - June 2016
You might be asking yourself right now, “Wait, is June really over?” And you would be right. No. It’s not the end of June. But yes, I am...
Jun 23, 20162 min read
Basura Cero - Parte 1
In two days I am leaving for a four week trip in Mexico – wooohooo! I will be traveling through the program called RCDP where I will stay...
Jun 22, 20164 min read
#OneJarChallenge - May 2016
In May, I produced all of 0.6 ounces of trash. My record has been 0.7 ounces from September of 2015 and last month I finally did it one...
Jun 5, 20163 min read
Zero Waste DIY Deodorant
Let’s talk about underarms and body odor. It impacts everybody. Daily we smear deodorant on our bodies in the hope that it masks the...
May 24, 20163 min read
Zero Waste DIY Toothpaste
Your teeth are something you'll use for your whole life - so it's important to care for them! Toothpaste traditionally comes in a plastic...
May 22, 20162 min read
#OneJarChallenge - April 2016
This month I produced 1.5 ounces of trash: 2 cheese packages 2 broccoli tags 1 tea wrapper 1 band aid 1 blister pad 1 vitamin jar seal 2...
May 1, 20163 min read
Styrofoam: The Trap
Styrofoam – oh boy! It’s basically a zerowasters nightmare! If you haven’t jumped on the band wagon and ditched this stuff, let me give...
Apr 23, 20163 min read
#OneJarChallenge - February 2016
February 2016 Trash Detail: -2 Top Ramen Noodle Packets -2 Top Ramen Flavor Packets -6 Fruit Stickers -1 Straw -1 Facial Product Sticker...
Feb 29, 20163 min read
#OneJarChallenge - January 2016
Let's take a look at what I produced in the start of 2016. This month, after all, could foreshadow into how my entire year will do!...
Jan 31, 20161 min read
One Year Under My Belt...
One year ago on January 1st, 2015 I first started my zero-waste challenge. When I thought of the #onejarchallenge originally, I never...
Jan 17, 20162 min read
Facial Cleaning Routine
I have to admit, I am a face product junkie. Everyone in my family knows that I can’t go near lotions, scrubs, toners, or moisturizers in...
Oct 30, 20153 min read
#OneJarChallenge - September 2015
This last month, September, I only produced 0.7 ounces of trash! Everything, besides what is featured in this photo, was reused,...
Oct 5, 20152 min read
#OneJarChallenge - August 2015
Another month has gone by so it’s time for me to weigh my waste! This is actually one of my favorite parts of my zero-waste challenge...
Sep 2, 20152 min read
Ditch the Plastic Wrap - Beeswax Instead!
BeeEco Wraps are my new favorite item in the kitchen! Not only are they gorgeous, unique, and smell like delicious beeswax, but they are...
Sep 2, 20152 min read
Composting - with your stomach!
Your stomach is your number-one composting option! No, don’t laugh. I am serious! If you want to compost, EAT! By making sure to eat...
Aug 21, 20153 min read