My second book Waste Not Everyday is out in the world! Did you get your copy yet? This book is the younger sister to my first book Waste Not . Waste Not Everyday has 365 tips, one for each day of the year. My goal w…
Water photo created by jcomp The other day I was scrolling through Instagram when a post stopped me. The image featured a jumper made of recycled plastic. 12 plastic bottles to be exact. However it was the capti…
Did you see the video posted by MEL Science revealing the hidden layer of plastic inside aluminium cans? If you missed it, watch it below Plastic is typically used in canned food and drinks to stop metal leaching …
Have you ever walked into a bulk store or co-op with cloth bags and jars tucked neatly into your basket ready to do a zero-waste shop, feeling a little smug you won't be creating any rubbish? Only to spot an empl…
I started washing my hair with only water three years ago. To be fair, I don't use water alone. Here is what I do: 1. Using my fingers I massage the scalp followed by a thorough brush twice a week, usually …
We celebrated our sons first birthday at the end of March...last year. It makes sense I'm posting this nine months later, right? I know, I know. It's almost the second birthday. Technically I did begin writing this blo…
I have come to the conclusion that for zero-waste to become normal and mainstream, then we need to ask for help. Most of us who care deeply write to politicians and businesses (often) requesting them to propel this change throug…
I was putting up my plastic-free garage sale sign today when a lady walking her dog commented how helpful garage sales are for passing on the stuff you don't use anymore. Most people know what a garage sale is and how go…
My grandma's garden My grandmother died last month. I'm still finding it hard to believe she is not here. Every other day I keep thinking I should call her for a chat, then realise I've forgotten she's …