Zero Waste Face Masks
Several types of cloth reusable face masks are addressed here. I wanted to make face masks using materials I already had and items that could be...
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Parchment , Butcher, and Wax Papers
This post is an expansion of my update to Composting Questions and Confusions.
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Meal Delivery Insulation & Packaging
Please know that not all meal delivery insulation may go in the recycling carts. If the material is not traditional, err on the side of caution by...
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Replacements
In this season of life when we're trying to make things last longer since it's harder to buy in general, don't forget Replacements. Replacement is in...
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Wipes and Paper Towels
A reminder that chemicals are not allowed in the City of Austin curbside compost carts.
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Can Lids
Small but super helpful, can lids like those pictured here are great at helping preserve the freshness of your canned items sealed in the...
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The Down-low on To-Go
As more people resort to having meals carry-out/to-go/takeaway and delivered, please take time to consider your options for end-of-life. Are the...
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Going Up: Vertical Storage for Recycling
You may feel like you are tripping over stuff in your house right now including your family. Our family has been spending so much time in our alley...
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Homemade Zero-waste Play Dough
Play dough will keep my son occupied for hours. It's also super easy and cheap to make at home, and you probably have the ingredients already.
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RETHINK: Buckets
Yes buckets! Multi-purpose items, buckets. Before I had a child I occasionally thought I had too many buckets. Now, I do not think that at all and I...
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