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Zero Waste Deodorant

by Lauren
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This post has been a very long time coming. Why? Because of all of the questions I have been asked “how do I make my own deodorant” is by far the most prevalent. The reason that I waited so long to post this recipe is because we are all different. If you go into any pharmacy, there are dozens…

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My Zero Waste Beauty Routine

by Lauren
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Since adopting a Zero Waste lifestyle three years ago, I have transitioned away from all store bought products, minimized my beauty routine, and simplified my life. How have I done this? By making all of my own products. I used to have dozens of beauty products. Multiple lotions, creams, deodorant, toothpaste… all of these things that society seemed to be…

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How to Tare a Jar and Shop Waste Free

by Lauren
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Zero Waste food shopping is a weekly activity for me. I go to the farmers market for my produce and use reusable organic cotton bags for items like nuts but for wet items like honey, olive oil, flour, and spices, I opt for jars to keep things organized and make cleaning simple. Learn how I do it using…

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A Simple Swap for Plastic Toothbrushes

by Lauren
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There are over 4.7 billion plastic toothbrushes produced every single year. YES. Billion. (vomit) What can we do to avoid this? Here’s a Simple Swap solution to help prevent that unnecessary flow of plastic from making it’s way into the waste stream! SHOP THE STORY 11403498964 11403498900

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A Simple Swap for Plastic Bags

by Lauren
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I’m starting a new series called Simple Swaps where I will share videos on easy ways to transition away from disposables and towards a more sustainable lifestyle. My first one: plastic bags. With an estimated 2 million plastic bags being used and discarded every minute worldwide, we’ve got a serious problemo on our hands. But there’s an easy way you…

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5 Easy Beauty DIY’s

by Lauren
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Did you know that you can make so many of the products that you buy? It’s true! And you can do it from scratch with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen cabinet!

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Zero Waste Lotion Recipe

by Lauren
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I have been making my own lotion for over three years. I’d melt down the ingredients, put them in a a jar and call it a day. But then… I whipped… and my mind was blown. It took a regular hard moisturizer and turned it into a fluffy amazing mound of goodness. You have to try it. Your skin…

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How To: Own 1 Pair of Jeans

by Lauren
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So…. problem. I own two pairs of jeans. One is a completely ripped up pair of jeans only appropriate for the summer months. The other is a pair of black skinny jeans that I bought secondhand and love to pieces, literally. I wear them just about every day. Four days ago I was putting them on in a frenzy to run…

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