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One of the most sustainable lifestyle changes you can make is to shop for clothing and accessories secondhand. I like to say that all the clothes you could need already exist in the world. The problem with most fashion brands these days is that the clothing is designed to wear out, or go out of style quickly. It’s called fast fashion, and it uses a mind-blowing amount of resources to make pieces designed to be worn a few times and then thrown away. In the US alone, over 15 million tons of used textile and clothing waste is generated each year. The beautiful thing about...

There’s a few essentials that I bring with me on a daily basis that help me to avoid creating any waste throughout the day. It took me a long time to pare down to just a few key, multifunctional tools that would help me reduce waste, but once I did, it was much easier to build a routine around them. Zero waste is all about creating habits when your motivation is high so that you’re more prepared to stick with it when your motivation is low. Here’s what’s in my daily carry: A bamboo utensil set with a straw Having a...

These fountain pens hooked me with their simplicity and refillable nature. They’re from a reputable German company and built to last. We carry them in all sorts of cute colors and offer a rainbow of ink refills. There’s even a refillable highlighter now! I love writing with pen and paper. I know going digital is arguably the most sustainable option and I do use Evernote for work notes and staying organized but there’s nothing that can replace journaling with a good pen or having a to do list that’s on a physical page right in front of you. Back when I was first...

Marimar and I get more questions about menstrual cups than anything else we sell.  And there’s nothing that makes us happier than seeing a person get up the courage to ask us about the cup and say they’re ready to make the switch. Because can I be honest?  You’re only going to regret not doing this sooner.  Here’s the low down. You can leave them in for 12 hours.  (Yes, we said 12.)  No cases of TSS have been positively linked to menstrual cups to TSS.  Less risk for you and your health.  No nasty used tampons to deal with disposing. ...

It’s always been part of our mission to make the zero waste movement more accessible.  Sadly, the people who are most affected by climate change are usually those who have the least power to change it.  If you aren’t aware of this disparity, look into the term “environmental injustice.”  For example, people in lower income areas often aren’t the focus for improving public transportation or providing options like health food stores with bulk sections.  There are towns in the developed US that don’t have access to clean, drinkable tap water.  It gets worse: landfills are placed according to the average income...

A safety razor can be a little intimidating, but with a few helpful tips, they're an easy swap to make! Zero waste is all about simplifying your life by reducing your waste, right?  This is one of those switches that will take one more thing off your list of errands and save you money right off the bat. There’s certainly a learning curve to using one of these, but I promise you they will change your life.  Here’s a few of my favorite reasons to switch, followed by the answers to all your questions about safety razors. Saving money When...