Your clothes dryer is a huge waste of energy

So what’s the alternative? –––  In October 2012 I found myself on a three month European vacation. First stop was a hostel in Lisbon, Portugal. It was my first time traveling alone and my first time staying in a hostel as an adult. Looking back, it’s not clear to me...

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...
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...