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Zero Waste Food Shopping

by Lauren
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Zero Waste food shopping probably sounds much more daunting than it is. One would assume it involves excessive preparation, a lot of hard work, and hungry days. This could not be more untrue. Zero Waste food shopping could not be easier for me. First of all I have a relatively regular schedule and know exactly what I like to eat…

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Guide To: Zero Waste, No-Tape Gift Wrapping

by Lauren
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My step mother had her birthday party over the weekend. Not only is she the amazing mother of my beautiful two year old sister, she is an aspiringmidwife who is a living encyclopedia of all things… well… anatomical. To celebrate her birthday and to play on her interests, I found this handmade pillow on Etsy which could not be a…

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Zero Waste Festival Fashion

by Lauren
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I have not yet posted about clothing or fashion on this blog, but I suppose now is as good of a time as ever to divulge that I buy all of my clothes secondhand to reduce the overall demand for clothing on this planet. This past week I was in Chicago for Lollapalooza. I believe that festivals are one of…

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A Week of Organic Food for Under $40.00

by Lauren
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I have made a decision to only bring Organic, fresh food products into my home to decrease the amount of synthetic pesticides and herbicides and plastic I am exposed to in my daily life. Many people get the impression that comes with a very high price tag, especially in New York City. However, with some preparation, some kitchen staples, a…

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Zero Waste Shopping Essentials

by Lauren
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Is it possible to shop without putting something in the cart that will not end up in the a landfill? YES. It has a lot to do with buying only fresh and bulk food and takes a little bit of planning and a little extra effort, but it makes shopping so much easier and in my opinion more organized and…

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