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Current situation: 2 fresh mangoes from the tree i

Current situation: 2 fresh mangoes from the tree in my parents yard. No chemicals. No pesticides. No carbon footprint. And as local as humanly possible. The only conflict was trying to get it before the parrots ate them, which is a daily pain in my parents ass! Could be worse though.
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What the freshest, most local meal you’ve ever eaten?
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Busted bag handle...you’re no match for these se

Busted bag handle...you’re no match for these sewing skills!!
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The handles on these reusable bags had seen their last grocery haul...or so they thought. But I busted out my needle and thread and sewed them back up. I can’t guarantee that they’ll last for all of time, but I’ve at least doubled their life and kept them going for a bit longer.
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Because things are so cheap these days, it’s often easier and sometimes cheaper to toss something that’s no longer working. But it can be really rewarding repairing something and giving it new life. And it keeps that hard earned money of yours in your pocket.
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Have you ever repaired something that broke? Was it an easy fix or a total pain in the ass?
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It’s been almost a year since I did my first was

It’s been almost a year since I did my first waste audit, where I didn’t throw out any of my trash for an entire month (with the exception of food scraps, since those went into my compost bin, and would’ve been really smelly had I kept them around for a month 🤢).
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After the 4 weeks, I had a much better understanding of where most of my waste was coming from and where I could improve.
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Over the 4 weeks, my trash added up to 8lbs 5 oz.
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FOOD PACKAGING was the biggest culprit for me. But since doing the waste audit, I’ve been putting all of my food packaging into a @terracycle recycling box, so those are no longer going to the landfill 🙌🏼
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I do feel like I’ve curbed my waste even more since the audit and I’m thinking about doing it again so I can compare my progress.
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If you’ve never done a waste audit before, the thought of doing it can be really scary because you don’t know what you’re gonna find and if you’re gonna like what you learn about your footprint. But in reality, it’s more about gaining awareness than passing judgement on yourself. And it allows you to tackle your footprint at the source.
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So whaddya think? Are you up for giving it a try?
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Sustainable **life hack**! When you’re reading a

Sustainable **life hack**! When you’re reading a hard cover book, remove the paper cover on top of it and keep it in a safe place (like a drawer or book shelf) over the days, weeks or months while you’re reading the book.
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This keeps the book cover in perfect shape and gives you more freedom to toss the book in your bag without worrying about ruining it.
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Whenever I buy something, I always try to maintain value of it, so that if one day I no longer need it, it’s in good enough condition to sell or giveaway, which allows it to have a life long after it’s time in my possession.
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The question I get asked the most is: “can indiv

The question I get asked the most is: “can individual action really make a difference when it comes to climate change.” And my answer is still: yes!! Of course, it’s part of a larger equation but yes. And to show you how, I wanna share a couple of stats with you...
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Out of the 100 top solutions to reverse climate change, number 3 and 4 both have to do with the way *you* eat!
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That’s right, the way that you eat has more potential to reverse climate change than: solar energy, electric vehicles, air travel and recycling!!!
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So my tip for you today is:
(1) Reduce food waste (by shopping at local farmers, opting for the ugly vegetables, and not overbuying)
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(2) Eat a plant rich diet (by treating meat as a delicacy instead of a staple, going vegan or vegetarian, opting for meatless Monday’s, filling your plate with more plants than animals). _
Maybe those can be your 2 big goals for the year...to do your part. And many there are other changes to your lifestyle that you’d like to make. _
Either way, they all add up!
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And if you want something to help you lay out your eco goals for the year and for the future, and to keep you on track, download eco resolution checklist (link in bio). There’s nothing like having something to keep you accountable on your goals.
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Well over a year ago, I got a *new* phone. And by

Well over a year ago, I got a *new* phone. And by new, I actually mean, refurbished. As in: second hand.
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At the time, I was seeing those pela compostable iPhone cases all over my insta feed and wanted nothing more than to garnish my *new* phone with a badass compostable case that I could tell everyone about.
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But here’s the thing, my old case still fit my new phone. Well...almost. When I got the phone, I realized that the camera on the back of the phone was in a slightly different spot than the old one so part of the case was actually blocking the camera.
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At that point, I had my out. I had the perfect excuse to get that new compostable case and to throw out the old one. But I didn’t.
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Instead, I busted out my power tools (an electric router to be specific) and sanded off the part that was blocking the lens. And whaddya know, a year and a half later, this case is still holding strong.
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It would’ve been so easy to get the new case. To be able to say that my iPhone case was compostable (aka eco friendly). But I just couldn’t bring myself to do it knowing that I had a perfectly good case already.
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Buying a compostable case sounds great on paper, but in reality, I already had the most sustainable case I could have. Because it was the one I already had.
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I know the urge is real. And new things have an allure to them. But remember that what you already have might just be the best and most sustainable option.
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I’m curious to hear about your experience with these kinds of situations. I’m this case, I feel like I made the right decision. But of course, that’s not always the case and sometimes I give in too...
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From most people’s Instagram feed, you might thi

From most people’s Instagram feed, you might think that zero waste living means having the “perfect” sustainable alternative for all your needs. e.g. the beeswax wraps, the bamboo utensil set, the ultimate reusable water bottle, and the expensive sustainably made clothes. BUT it’s not about that. It’s about using any alternative that allows you to lower your waste. It doesn’t have to be the perfect sustainable solution. It just has to get the job done.
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Today, I had this half of an avocado and I could’ve yearned for that “avocado shaped silicone food hugger” that would be just perrrfect. But instead, I just tossed it in a jar that would fit and put it in the fridge. Cus at the end of the day, who really cares as long as the avocado keeps for longer than it would if I just put it in the fridge without covering it.
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So just do you. Be the most sustainable and mindful person you can be. And leave it be.
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Now I wanna hear your experience on this....Ever feel that pressure to be perfectly zero waste? How do you deal with it?
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I’ve got a new travel hack that kills 2 birds wi

I’ve got a new travel hack that kills 2 birds with 1 stone! From now on when I travel, I’m only going to travel either a tooth powder, or if I can grab some that are affordable, some dental tabs. Both of these options eliminate the plastic tube that comes with toothpaste, AND they also eliminate any worry you might have about the liquid restrictions for what’s allowed in your carry-on.
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I love when sustainability reigns king!!
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