Contributed by Brianda Hickey
Happy Thanksgiving Week!! Here is a lovely picture of a Pumpkin Spice later in my thermos to help you get into the fall spirit:
Living zero waste has become more natural, but I wouldn’t brush it off as “easy” nor would I say it is an accessible lifestyle for all. My morning routines have turned into a just-in-case checklist:
Bamboo utensils? Check.
Mason jar? Check.
Reusable bag? Check.
Coffee mug? Check.
Cloth napkin? Check.
Contributed by Brianda Hickey
For the month of November I will be viviendo a zero waste life and gracing your computer screens with my witty humor each week.
It has officially been two weeks of me living zero waste! YAY! This week I got a special little present from my body… I understand my period in all its glory is not a subject everyone wants to read about, but as a person who menstruates and is trying to live zero waste it is a huge issue. Therefore, this week’s blog post will be about one of the most socially stigmatized subjects: the period. Read more
Contributed by Brianda Hickey
For the month of November I will be viviendo a zero waste life and gracing your computer screens with my witty humor each week.
Living zero waste comes with a lot of perks: people think you are super cool, you feel like a superhero saving the world and you discover new resources! I am a huge advocate for knowing your resources. Even with all the incredible self-esteem perks living zero waste brings, it is still a pain in my bum. To be completely honest. I have to constantly remember to carry around a reusable bag, pair of utensils, cup, straw and turn down Starbucks bagels! For me, the Starbucks bagels might be the worst part. They are $1.50 of buttery goodness that wrapped in a plastic bag and given to me with a plastic knife with a butter wrapped in foil. Read more
