Bamboo Straws vs Metal Straws: Which Is Better?
Did you know that an estimated 170 million single-use plastic straws are used every day in the USA alone? That’s a lot of plastic waste which is incredibly harmful to our planet. Our society has become increasingly aware of this plastic pollution issue, creating an...
A Guide to the Most Eco-Friendly Materials
If you are looking for eco-friendly materials, there are many options you have. With many brands marketing their materials as sustainable and renewable resources, I always wonder which materials are the most eco-friendly. Eco-friendly is a material that is not harmful...
Which Types of Plastic Can Be Recycled?
Plastics are one of the most widely used consumer materials in the world. Nearly every product we consume is packaged with plastic. There are so many plastics out there that I was confused about which ones can be recycled and which ones cannot. So which types of...
The Ultimate Guide to Reusable Drinking Straws
With a recent push to eliminate single-use plastic straws, there are now many reusable drinking straw options on the market. I’ve done some research and tried several different types of reusable drinking straws and created this guide to help with your selection. With...
A Beginner’s Guide to Zero Waste Living
Zero Waste is a movement with the overall goal of completely eliminating household trash. Now the goal of producing absolutely zero waste is nearly impossible to achieve, however, a more realistic approach that most zero wasters take on is to produce the lowest amount...
40 Steps to Reduce Waste in the Kitchen
A kitchen can be one of the most wasteful places in the home. My family and I are always searching for new and creative ways to reduce waste in the kitchen. From reducing our overall food waste to finding fun ways to reuse items, I’ve made a big list and hope you find...
25 Must-Have Products for an Eco-Friendly Bathroom
When I think about all of the products in my bathroom, I want them to be eco-friendly. After doing some research I was able to create a big list of my favorites. Eco-friendly is anything that is not harmful to the environment. When looking to go eco-friendly, I always...
21 Simple Ways to Reduce Waste in the Bathroom
If you are like me, you want to reduce waste throughout the entire home. I evaluated my beauty, personal care, and hygiene routines and found out I was producing more waste in the bathroom than anywhere else in the house. You can find dozens of solutions, however,...
110 Best Zero Waste Gift Ideas
When deciding what kind of gift to give your friends, family, significant other, or anyone else, why not give something that ensures a better tomorrow for you and the ones you love? There are so many ways to help the environment nowadays and that's become even more so...
10 Reasons You Should Use Bamboo Drinking Straws
I always make fresh juice in the mornings for myself and the kids and we take them on-the-go, but I was really concerned when I noticed how many plastic straws we were consuming. I made the switch to bamboo drinking straws about two years ago, since then, I haven’t...
The Ultimate 50+ Step Guide to Eco-Friendly Living
Living eco-friendly isn't always the easiest, so sometimes we need some advice. From the kitchen to the bedroom to the office to the grocery store, there are so many ways we can decrease our carbon footprint by enacting eco-friendly habits. With environmental concerns...
About Me
My name is Wanda and I’m a huge fan of making my home the best it can be, especially when it comes to zero waste, plastic-free, and eco-friendly living. If it means an improvement for my family and the planet as a whole, I’m all for it! Join me in my adventure of learning and exploring different ways to living more eco-friendly.
