Hemp textiles have become more prevalent in the past decade as environmental benefits were rediscovered. Hemp fabric is highly durable, breathable, and has a unique natural style. It's ideal for clothing, footwear, and homewares. Hemp fabric has been around for over 8,000 years. It made clothing, paper, rope, and many other products. Hemp requires less water and pesticides than cotton. The hemp plant is less space-consuming, produces faster, and improves soil health. Hemp fibers have many benefits, including being strong, moisture-wicking, antibacterial, and UV resistant. This means that you can wash your hemp clothes less often, saving water and...

The least wasteful practice is always using what you already have, so firstly, dig out last year's stationery and books with blank pages and resurrect what still works for this year's work. For those items that have come to their end of life, you can't recycle them in your curbside bin. Still, you can recycle old stationery through various other avenues like Biome's recycling program (AU), which accepts pens for recycling, and in a TerraCycle Office Separation Zero Waste Recycle Bin, which can be used to recycle any art supplies and office supplies. Another option is buying secondhand stationery or school bags from...

It can be difficult to live a waste-free life when many of the items we use every day are disposable or single-use. There are a lot of reusable products on the market, but they are not as widespread as disposables. You don't need to stop purchasing necessities in order to reduce waste. Reuse what you cannot refuse! Here are some other ways you can use items around the house instead of throwing it away. EGG CARTONSYou'd be surprised at how many uses you can get out of egg cartons. You can repurpose egg cartons in many creative ways. Use egg...

  Lucy received a Marine Biology degree in 2015. Lucy has been seeking opportunities to learn about the marine environment and has worked as a marine scientist on cruise ships. Follow Lucy's zero-waste journey on her Instagram account @zero_hero_movement, and find inspiration on her blog, The Zero Hero Movement.   I met Lucy, a fellow zero waster when I shared a video on my Insta Story of a cruise. The video was taken in Stanley Park, Vancouver. Vancouver is a coastal town by the Pacific Ocean, and you can see wildlife, such as seals, on the city's beaches. You can see whales...

  Cleaning. Cleaning is something I do more and more, I am sure. I'm aware that not everyone likes the idea of doing everything themselves, so I rounded up some of the best eco-friendly and all-natural cleaning products available. Before we get to the brands of eco-friendly products, let's define what they are. The government doesn't regulate terms like "eco," "natural," or "green." How can you ensure that the product you buy is good for you and the environment?   This post is sponsored. For more information, please read my disclosure policy. Cleaning companies in the US are not legally...

To me, Christmas feels like a month-long sugar rush. There's a constant buzz in the air from Black Friday to Christmas. There are constant advertisements promoting crazy-good deals on the perfect gift for [insert loved one] and a steady stream of shiny boxes under the tree that each have a shiny bow. Every sugar rush has a down side. It happens on Christmas morning. After all, the shiny boxes have been opened, and everything is in place, I find myself surrounded by new items next to a large pile of crumpled wrapping paper. While I am thankful for all the...

Everyday decisions that we make have a significant impact on the environment. An average American generates 4.4 pounds of garbage per day. These tips will show you how to make small, sustainable changes that can have a lasting impact on the environment. 1. For beverages on the go, you can use a reusable cup/bottle. It is possible to have a reusable water container, but do you actually use it every day? It's possible to put your reusable water bottle to good use, reduce waste and save money. You can also bring your own water, which will reduce the likelihood of...

This is a rough sketch of your plan of action to reduce waste generation. These are the easiest things you can do. These are just a few of many other things that you can do, but you will likely notice them if they become a regular part of your daily life. You can find Cal Recycle PSA pages that contain public service announcements (PSAs) on many of the topics discussed on this page. Also, see Back to School Waste Prevention. Reduce Reuse Substitute Reusable Products for Consumables Recycle Products Other Resource These ideas are ranked in order of importance by the waste management...

The average American sends more than 1,000 lbs of household refuse each year to incinerators and landfills. Incinerators and landfills emit harmful toxins into the environment and destroy wildlife habitats. They also pose a serious threat to human health.  The Implications of Municipal Solid Waste. Trash is also a wasteful of the natural resources, energy and labor used to make the items and materials. A 2014 study estimated that electronic waste was worth approximately $50 billion in precious metals, and other resources. We have the power to change this. There are many ways you can reduce your household waste. You can reduce your...

Learn how to clean your home using everyday household items and a few clever tips and tricks. 1. Dust everything with a lint roller. Everybody should own a lint roll. Use a lint roll to clean your windowsills, lampshades, leather sofas, and other areas where dust can accumulate. A lint roller, unlike a feather duster which moves dust particles into the air and holds them on its super sticky surface, will hold them. This could prevent you from needing to vacuum after. 2. In no time, clean your blender. Blend 3 cups hot water with a few drops of liquid soap...