Compostable vs Biodegradable

Last week I got a product I ordered online and it came in this bag; I was super excited to see the seller put some thinking into it and one that cares enough about the planet to choose environmentally friendly packaging. Compostable?! Amazing! Since I’m a waste-nut I inspected the bag and it made me…

The Journey to ‘Refuse’

Living on a tight budget and in a very small space has allowed me to practice the firs R of Zero Waste almost effortlessly. In Zero Waste, the 5 Rs are guiding principles to minimize household waste: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot. Refuse is the first and more important of the Rs.