Did you know that there are two different types of shampoo bars? They have different ingredients, different outcomes for your hair and need different rinses/conditioners. We explain the difference and share our favourite solid shampoo bars and which ones work best with which hair types.
Read MoreYou can make exfoliating lip scrubs and body scrubs at home using ingredients in your kitchen such as used coffee grounds or brown sugar! Keep your skin exfoliated the zero waste way!
Read MoreHomemade toothpaste from natural ingredients is the easiest and sometimes only way to get zero waste toothpaste, but are you ruining your dental health by using DIY toothpaste? We take an objective look at the ingredients often used for and left out of natural toothpaste so you can decide for yourself if it’s the right choice for you and your teeth.
Read MoreBuying online seems like it would be much more wasteful than buying from a local store, when in fact, it can actually be the more eco-friendly choice. We explain why and share how to make online shopping as zero waste as possible.
Read MoreIs a zero waste, plastic free Christmas achievable? Here are all our ideas on how to make your Christmas decorations and gifts more eco-friendly and low waste.
Read MoreI ate as much food waste as possible for a month to help me unearth all the ways in which food can be saved from going to waste in my city and others. Here’s how I managed to eat 90 meals mostly made up of food waste for a month…
Read MoreYou can DIY a lot of zero waste alternatives, but not everyone has the time or wants to DIY everything. Luckily, there are loads of local crafters worth supporting who you can buy ethically handmade, plastic free products from. We share some of our favs...
Read MoreSore throat, headaches, runny nose and congestion - how do you increase your immunity and fight a cold the natural, zero waste way? We’ve even included a herbal tea recipe that a zero waste neurosurgeon is using to combat hayfever.
Read MoreBest-before date and use-by date - what do these actually mean and who decides when food is no longer fit for consumption? How is this decided and how accurate are these dates? Do they just cause unnecessary food waste? We investigate!
Read MoreBeeswax wraps can be used in loads of different ways, including as a pouch for getting takeaway food on the go or cheese for a deli. We show you how to fold your beeswax wraps into a sandwich bag to replace plastic baggies.
Read MoreA furoshiki wrap is a simple square piece of cloth and so much more! Among other things, with a few knots it can be turned into a bag. Here’s how to DIY one and tie it into a bag…
Read MoreProperly cleaning and storing your menstrual cup is vital to keep your vagina healthy and your cup in good condition. Find out how to clean and store your cup correctly.
Read MoreJust because something can't be recycled curbside doesn't mean it can't be recycled! There are some other amazing avenues through which we can recycle hard to recycle items like plastic tubes, contacts and coffee capsules. We list the things you didn’t know you could recycle and where to recycle them.
Read MoreKeeping food in clear, unlabelled glass jars can get confusing and it is important to know the expiry date. So, how can you create DIY labels for your jars that are zero waste and reusable?
Read MoreIs there such a things as zero waste sunscreen? You can DIY it, but is it safe? We tried to find sunscreen that is eco-friendly, low tox, reef-safe, and effective.
Read MoreDo you know really know what you can and can’t compost? Are you guilty of believing any composting myths? We break down the common composting myths so your compost breaks down.
Read MoreA high percentage of the materials used in e-waste can be recycled. We answer where e-waste can be recycled, how to clear your data, where e-waste goes, and how we can stop creating it in the first place.
Read MoreWhat are the laws that govern whether you can BYO and use your own reusable container at supermarkets, delis, butchers, and other food stores? Is it against health regulations? Is it up to the individual vendor? We investigate!
Read MoreAnything you need is probably hiding away in someone else’s closet or garage, unused and unwanted by them, or available for hire. Here’s how to access these items and rent or borrow them instead of buying…
Read MoreStraws and plastic bags are the two things that we are regularly told to refuse, and you should say no thanks to them, but what else can we and should you refuse to reduce unnecessary single-use waste?
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