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In the age of social media, it’s become easy for us to oversimplify the zero waste movement, with many influencers promoting the idea that “everyone can live zero waste.” Through the lens of Instagram in particular, going zero waste looks easy and pretty — from beautifully stocked shelves of food jars to perfectly organized flat lays of zero waste products … not to mention the idea of never having to do trash duty again. But if there’s anything we already know about Instagram, it’s that it doesn’t usually tell the whole story.

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LOW WASTEAshley PerkinsMarch 24, 2019Comment

ZERO WASTE HAND WASH WITH KUISHI

Natural, nearly zero waste hand wash you can make in just five minutes? Yes, it's possible — and it's so easy you'll be wondering why you haven't tried it before! In fact, it takes less time to make this hand wash than it does to go out to the store to buy hand wash.

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LOW WASTEAshley PerkinsAugust 4, 2018 Comments

HOW TO BREAK UP WITH SINGLE-USE PLASTIC

Since its introduction in the 1950s, we've developed a rather toxic relationship with single-use plastic — both literally and figuratively speaking. To celebrate #PlasticFreeJuly, I'm sharing some simple (and easy) things we can all do to break up with single-use plastic for good.

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LIFE, LOW WASTEAshley PerkinsJuly 2, 2018Comment

GREEN DETOX JUICE

When was the last time you gave your body a good ol' detox? Every Sunday, usually while dinner is in the oven, I'll prepare two carafes' worth of "Mean Green" detox juice that my husband and I split for the week. Made from an assortment of mostly green fruits and vegetables, this magical detox juice is jam packed with nutrients that help restore and heal your body.

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LOW WASTE, SIMPLE LIVINGAshley PerkinsJanuary 21, 2018 Comments

5 ZERO WASTE CLEANING ESSENTIALS

Over the last year, I've swapped out several of my go-to cleaning supplies with more sustainable options that are (mostly) plastic-free, longer lasting, and either biodegradable or recyclable. I cannot express enough how easy AND inexpensive it is to switch to a less wasteful cleaning routine. To help you get started, I'm sharing five zero waste cleaning essentials that I use on a regular basis.

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LIFE, LOW WASTEAshley PerkinsJanuary 15, 2018 Comments

WHAT'S IN MY BAG

Ever thought about what's in your bag? Let's face it: When it comes to personal care, disposables are everywhere. From toothbrushes and razors to makeup containers and shampoo bottles, a lot of the products we use on a daily basis are designed to be disposed of after a matter of days, weeks, or sometimes months.

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LIFE, LOW WASTEAshley PerkinsSeptember 17, 2017 Comments

THINKING CONSCIOUSLY ABOUT COFFEE

One of my favorite morning rituals is brewing a fresh pot of coffee while I get ready for the day. Even before taking that first sip, I feel awakened by the aroma that fills our space as the boiling water seeps through the coffee grounds and slowly drips into the glass carafe. Recently, I've started thinking more deeply about what goes into my morning cup of coffee and the impact it has on people and the planet.

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LOW WASTE, SIMPLE LIVINGAshley PerkinsJune 4, 2017Comment

MAKING BREAD AT HOME

One of my newfound Sunday rituals is baking homemade bread for the week. There's something really empowering about the process of making food with your own hands, not to mention you know exactly what ingredients are used. I've also learned that making food from scratch is an easy way to reduce packaging waste since most cooking ingredients last a while and often come in glass or paper packaging, rather than plastic.