We fulfilled one of Zach's childhood dreams by planting 2 cherry trees last week! I'll write a post in the spring about finding zero-waste organic planting soil and free mulch in Chattanooga. Regrettably, the trees arrived with the root balls wrapped in plastic. I'm not sure how this could be avoided in the future. At… Continue reading Plastic Waste Journal #5
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Zero waste hair spray/mousse
I've been replacing my waste-producing items as they run out with more sustainable, waste-free options. Usually this is a fun challenge, but there is one item that I had been anxiously watching as my supply dwindled: TRESemme Flawless Curls Enhancing Mousse Yes, I have frizzy, curly hair and have been using this same product for… Continue reading Zero waste hair spray/mousse
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Plastic Waste Journal #4
This 2 week stretch included Thanksgiving! We hosted both sides of our families at one big feast! We were in charge of the appetizers and I was excited to find waste-free options for everything. For cheese, I bought a whole cheese round from Whole Foods that had its own "crust" and wasn't wrapped in plastic.… Continue reading Plastic Waste Journal #4
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Journal #3
2 weeks goes by quickly! Here is our not-recyclables: The foam clamshell in the top right is an example of how hard it is to avoid creating trash in a throw-away culture. Zach went out to lunch at a place downtown where he knew he could get his food on a real plate instead of… Continue reading Journal #3
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Waste free lotion in Chattanooga
First, if you haven't read my post about going through the lotions you already have, click Here to read it first. If waste-free lotion is just another lotion to sit on your shelf, it won't end up reducing your waste because you will still end up buying/receiving other lotions. But if you get rid of… Continue reading Waste free lotion in Chattanooga
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