REFUSE: The First Step to Zero Waste

Reduce, reuse, and recycle. When it comes to zero waste, the first step is to refuse all things that are not needed. — I say no way more than I say yes. It is something I have always had a sense for and was reinforced by zero waste pioneer Bea Johnson in her book Zero...
Use lent as an excuse to give up these seven items for good

Use lent as an excuse to give up these seven items for good

Start every day with a zero waste cup of joe by using a reusable mug or tumblerThe Lenten season has always seemed odd to me. The idea that you go “all out” on Fat Tuesday to prepare for six weeks of abstention and reflection is ironic, to say the least. I totally...
El Niño For President

El Niño For President

It seems to be human nature to look outside ourselves for the answers to our problems. Pray for rain. Do a rain dance. Hope for the best. California has been in a severe drought for more than four years. We can no longer hope it will work itself out. We must rise up...

Zero Waste Vegan Male Seeks Zero Waste Vegan Female

Must enjoy long walks on the beach spent picking up litter. Do you prescribe to a specific lifestyle? Does this lifestyle make it difficult to date? This seems to come up most often around politics and religion. Everyone shook their head in disbelief when James...
A Zero Waste Meal with the Delightful Table

A Zero Waste Meal with the Delightful Table

The first step in creating a zero waste meal is mindfulness. Know where your food comes from. Visit the farm. Meet your farmer. See where your food grows. Try something new. Buy items in bulk to avoid packaging. Take the time to prepare a tasty meal and be sure to...
The (in)Convenience of Water Heaters

The (in)Convenience of Water Heaters

Convenient isn’t always bestRecently, a friend who was visiting my apartment, asked me about a low rumbling noise she heard off in the distance. It sounded like a stove top burner had been lit and was turned up full blast. A few minutes after it started, you could...

Do you use protection (in public toilets)?

Last week I shared with you my thoughts on toilet paper and its negative impact on the environment. It seems like a natural next step to then discuss one of the most pointless public toilet add-ons: the toilet seat cover. But first, a brief aside.I’m not sure why some...

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