I will never buy store bought vegetable broth again! Making my own homemade vegetable broth has been a fantastic way to save money, reduce waste, and reuse old food scraps. Most importantly though, it is delicious!

5 zero waste products worth buying

All these products are made with biodegradable materials and they come packed in compostable packaging. They are safe for the environment, natural and non-toxic for my body, and they will not end up sitting in a landfill

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The #1 simplest way to go zero-waste: coffee and tea

One of the simplest zero-waste transitions I've made so far has been to buy loose leaf tea rather than tea bags, and to eliminate coffee filters by using a French press.

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Reusing old bottles for vases

An easy and aesthetic way to reuse glass bottles is to make them into plant vases.

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How to propagate succulents

I can confidently tell you this; you don't need a yard to have a garden. This is a look into my urban garden and a guide to propagating succulents.

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Tidying up: closet overhaul

Organize by style, and type of article. Example: all the shoes together in one area, all the pants together, all the dressy shirts together, etc.

The wondrous library and 10 other FREE, ZERO-WASTE ways to entertain yourself

In addition to saving money and diversifying reading topics, by frequenting the library I was also able to reduce waste and eliminate clutter around our minimalistic home.