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Valentine Cards

February 14, 2018February 24, 2018 zerowastechattanooga

Turn Christmas waste into zero waste Valentines.

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We found this @brushwithbamboo compostable toothbrush in a field @crabtreefarms ! What a happy sight to see someone used a toothbrush that will break down and become part of the nutrient cycle instead of a plastic brush that will stick around for 1,000+ years! Not sure how it ended up in a field at Crabtree....maybe someone put it in their @compost.house container? One of the big composting centers for Compost House is at Crabtree farms. We love the Brush with Bamboo brand, does anyone else have a favorite compostable toothbrush brand? #crabtreefarms #brushwithbamboo #composthouse #compostchattanooga #comepostyourcompost #chattanoogafarm #compostabletoothbrush

I used to avoid shopping with my kids, but now I actually prefer it. But first I really had to work hard to get my kids to behave in the bulk bins and stop helping themselves to the candy in the bins! How to get your kids to behave while filling your containers at the bulk bins?Here are some things that have helped my kids behave: 1. Show them videos of animals being rescued from plastic in the ocean. When you are filling up your containers, tell them this is to help the animals and get them excited about filling containers. 2. Be *somewhat* organized with your containers before entering the store. I refill the same jars with the same stuff so they already have the tare and item # written on the top. I only have a few “rotating jars” that I fill with different things. This = a quicker trip and less time waiting for the kids. 3. Get a 1 month(ish) or more supply. That makes for fewer shopping trips in your life. 4. Allow your kids to help fill containers, if possible. Here my 3 year old is holding the jar for the 5 year old to fill. 5. If they don’t stick their hands in any bins and wait cheerfully while we shop, they each get to choose one “snack” from the bin as a reward, like 1 jellybean or piece of granola. Yes, bribery works 😋. Any other tips out there about shopping with kids in the bulk bins? #zerowastekids #zerowastechattanooga #wholefoodschattanooga #chattanoogashopping #chattanoogakids #chattanooga #chatt #chattanoogan

Free clothes swap tomorrow! These are the things I’m bringing! The striped shirt is maternity and the cherry dress is a true antique that belonged to my grandmother (I’m afraid it doesn’t fit me). Starts at 12noon @cashewchattanooga (near Coolidge park, under @clumpies ). Bring at least 3 items to share to participate. There will also be snacks from Cashew and @plan_v_chatt Several vintage pop up stores will also be present with clothes for sale. Donating clothes and getting clothes second hand is a great way to reduce your trash footprint. Do a quick purge of your closet and come join in the fun! #konmarichattanooga #cashewchattanooga #plan_v #chattanoogafun #chattanoogatn #chattanooga #clumpiesicecream #coolidgepark #zerowastechattanooga #chatt #chattevents #chattanoogatimes #chattanooga_fun #chattavegan #chattagram #chattown #chattanoogalife

Back by popular demand, we are doing another Zero Waste workshop! This time hosted by @greenspacescha off Main Street. Get your zero waste plans off the ground with this interactive and fun workshop. See the Facebook or eventbrite event to reserve your ticket now! Feb 29th from 10am-12.

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