Courtesy of Lindsey WhitlockRight on, and oh so well said. Thanks Lindsey for your participation!"Why Ditching the Garbage Bin is Good for Communityby Lindsey On Sundays after church, my mo...
Hello - this is Scott, again: We installed solar energy on our home a few months back - and we have had several requests to find out more about the impact on our overall energy usage (and our associa...
Hanging out at Joshua TreeWere back from Spring Break! Rested and tan (unintentionally). Having rented our home for the whole period, we decided to "rough it" for a profit and spend ten days ...
One way to forgo packaging when buying eggs is to purchase them from a farmers market egg stand and reusing cartons or an egg carrier week after week (if you know where to buy a stainless egg carrier...
Hiking at Muir BeachI owe you, faithful readers, an apology for not being very active on the blog recently. Ill give you an explanation and maybe at the same time a peek into my daily activities.Last...
This week, Sarah shares her frustrations about ways to raise awareness in her community. I am truly impressed with her persistence. Thanks, Sarah for all you do and please keep in mind: "Energy a...
I am having way too much fun with this series.Today, I played with my red dress. I bought it for its fit and color, but its versatility has proven to be its best advantage. I have taken it from a hik...
Wow. This letter gave me goosebumps. A big thanks to Parastoo for sharing such a personal and powerful story with us!Parastoo and her husband“I was born in Iran and lived in Europe for seven years be...
When I moved to the US, I dreamed of living in a large home. Mansions as seen on TV, represented my American dream.When Scott and I bought our first house, we indulged my aspirations. But after seven...
Zero Waste is providing relief to a debilitating health condition... Thanks for sharing, Penni! (beautiful backyard you have there!)"My name is Penni and I live in extreme Northern California.&nb...
When I first mentioned the idea of writing a blog to Scott, he advised against it because we fly to France to visit my family every year. "Youre going to get hammered for that" he said.Boy, d...
Yvonnes story is a great supplement to last weeks post ;) And I love your picture, Yvonne! Thanks for sharing with us."One Modern Day Womans Journey Towards Zero WasteRecently I was introduced to...
I LOVE fashion.The Striped Shirt.As you already know, I do not condone fashions ephemeral reputation, or "fast fashion"s environmental impact. But I do get excited about finding new ways to r...
This week Sandra talks about the benefits that she too has discovered in the Zero Waste lifestyle. Thanks for taking the time to write about it, Sandra!"In a February 2010 issue of The New York T...
People p78What a day we had Friday!An article about our lifestyle came out in People magazine and we went live with solar! The solar installation looks great (although you cant actually even see the ...
A few years ago, my holiday traditions consisted of the following steps.Each year, shortly after Thanksgiving, I would kick start the season with a trip to the art supply store for fancy paper and sc...
Ratnas Chicken SupplierThis week, Ratna shares her experience with Zero Waste in China. I always enjoy getting a point of view from far, far away;) Thanks for sharing with us, Ratna!"I am f...
Yep! By the look of the blog, you’ve guessed it! We are getting solar!Solar has been on our wish list for years but with Scott quitting his job in 2008 to take on a sustainability start-up, our finan...
This week, Becca shares her journey with us. I love her writing style and how she and her family have evolved in the past year!"thanksgiving 2010, while visiting my aunt, i picked ...
Long before I ever heard about the term, businesses adopted Zero Waste to make their processes more efficient and financially wise.Graphics by Leo JohnsonIn the home the same is true. I have mentio...
Thanks so much for your submissions, and please keep them coming!Our first guest is: Chevanne.Coincidently, Chevanne posted one of my favorite comments a while back and that comment is what motivated...
There I was yesterday (my scheduled blog day), in a strapless dress, sitting on the sunny deck with my computer, squirrels and hummingbirds hopping and chirping all around me. I did not want to be bl...
My grandmothers pot inspired my homes orange touches"For you, [Bea] you are on a different level, Zero waste means you have to eliminate even mementos and pictures. To each their own, but its not...
A couple of weeks ago, I went to Open Garden Project, a weekly garden exchange. I love the concept. I brought a couple of jars of homemade pickles (one of the jars was that of the vinegar m...
Some might think that we are obsessed with Zero Waste. Although it is an eminent part of our lifestyle, I do not consider it an obsession... anymore. It might have started as such, but as I mentioned...
Little things make me happy.On a Tuesday evening a month ago, Scott and I were kid-less. We contemplated going to the local theatre for Comedy Night, but opted for a downtown stroll and a stop ...
Every summer, I learn a few new things from my mom. While the kids learn french, I learn homemaking. I even dream that these new tricks will eventually "offset" the carbon emissions of my tri...
I recently wrote an article for Yes! Magazine, which included 10 tips for a Zero Waste Household. I thought I would share them with you. These tips happen to summarize the lifestyle perfectly and are...
I have had a very satisfying 10 days and I thought Id share them with you. Over the past couple of weekends, we adopted a few sustainable ideas (I tweeted about them) that have been on my mind for a ...
Much of Zero Waste relies on planning ahead and being proactive: Taking your name off mailing lists before getting junk mail, saying "no" to the straw before it shows up in your drink at the ...
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