by Jonathan Levy | Mar 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack! is a podcast with in-depth, unapologetic discussions of vegan issues by two modern day vegan warrior princesses!The show is meant to be a source of support and community for people already dedicated to the vegan...
by Jonathan Levy | Mar 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
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...
by Jonathan Levy | Feb 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
It is important to note that running a marathon is more than just one day. I ran hundreds of miles leading up to this, experimented with a variety of shoes, drinks and foods, while maintaining a zero waste vegan diet. The marathon itself is literally the tip of the...
by Jonathan Levy | Feb 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
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...
by Jonathan Levy | Feb 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
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...
by Jonathan Levy | Jan 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
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...
by Jonathan Levy | Jan 13, 2016 | Uncategorized
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...
by Jonathan Levy | Dec 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
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...
by Jonathan Levy | Dec 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
Gift buying can be difficult as it is, but especially for the zero waste minimalist in your life. Check out these 12 gift ideas to simplify your Christmas shopping.I get filled with anxiety as Christmas approaches because it means that I will be giving and receiving...
by Jonathan Levy | Dec 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
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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