#waste less

[veganhippiechick]

There is no “away”. When you throw something “away”, you’re just putting it somewhere else.

[vibing-vegan]

Did you know that most wrapping paper is not recyclable? Most of the fancy wrapping paper with images and shiny bits are lined with plastic, making it not suitable for recycling.

Last year I used recyclable brown paper wrapping paper, which worked fine, but this year I decided I’m going to save on waste AND money by using the newspaper/flyers I get every week. The amount of flyers we get every week is absurd, and I definitely do not look through them, so I’m sure others are not either.

So instead of just throwing them in the recycling bin, I saved a bunch and am giving them a second purpose by using them to wrap gifts. I find that they are a lot easier to use than traditional wrapping paper. Then I tied string around the gifts to make them more festive, which can be reused over and over.

Why spend money on something that is literally made to be ripped open and thrown out?

IG: vibing.vegan

[everydaydeeds]

Day 2609 - Awhile ago I ordered some jeans online that ended up being a little too big, so I got them tailored. Picked them up today and they fit great! Unfortunately a lot companies just throw away clothing that people return, so tailoring can be a great zero waste strategy.

[nicistrying]

Bit of a mix & match lunch today - leftover rice that Matthew didn't eat last night, bolognese that I hadn't frozen yet, and kale that I forgot was in the fridge 😂 Surprisingly nice though! Was hoping for a workout this afternoon but I don't think that's going to happen as I have a ridiculous amount of uni work to do. Will try to get a nice stretch in later though bc my legs are still super sore from Friday 😳

[ubifood-blog]

11 Easy Ways to Make Your Food Last Longer

Less waste, more to eat

It's never been easier to make your food last longer! Voici quelques astuces faciles pour conserver la nourriture plus longtemps! 

[veganhippiechick]

less = more. Practice minimalism in 2021!

[veganhippiechick]

Create less waste 🌱

[veganhippiechick]

Skip the plastic, save the planet. 

Everyone is struggling right now, and everyone is struggling in their own way. If you are used to a zero-waste lifestyle, you might be finding that shopping plastic-free is much harder than usual. If this is happening to you, here are a few things to keep in mind:

🌎 Re-use plastic bags to hold food scraps, pick up trash, or for buying bulk later.

🌎 Just because you can’t use your own containers doesn’t mean you can’t buy in bulk. When buying non-perishables like pasta, rice, and beans, purchase in the largest container possible to conserve plastic packaging.

🌎 Do the best you can! Find another way to save the planet. Reduce food waste, try eating more vegan meals, pick up garbage in your neighborhood, or spread the message of sustainability on social media. 

We are all trying to get through this in our own way, you are not alone. When possible, skip the plastic!