I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here.How to Make and Use ComposWhen it comes to choosing your own composting method, you must ask four questions: How much space do I have? What types of waste do I want to compost? How much of that waste […]
Composting, Part 1
One really great way to reduce what you send to the landfill is to compost your food waste. Even if you don’t have a lot of space or need for composting, you should look to see what your city might offer or if you have friends that could use compost. If nothing else, you can […]
Reduce Your Trash: For Women
Men, beware: There is some TMI in this post. When I first heard about reusable feminine hygiene products, I was majorly grossed out. Even after I started using the Diva Cup, I was still horrified by the idea of reusable pads (which makes no sense, since the Diva Cup isn’t for the squeamish). But I’m […]
Go Cloth, Part 2
Now that you’re done wiping your faces, hands, and counters, how else can you reduce paper waste in your home? Cotton Rounds: I mentioned before that I have replaced my cotton balls (seriously, stop and think about what a waste those cotton balls and packaging are) with reusable cotton rounds. These are great for removing […]
Go Cloth, Part 1
A lot of household waste can be traced to disposable paper products. I’ve already mentioned buying compostable paper plates if you have to, but of course dishware that you wash and reuse is best. This same principle applies to all your paper products (expect toilet paper, I’m not about to re-use that). I would like […]