Even a little effort is enough. Wouldn’t it be great if we could all practice zero-waste perfectly, and the planet would be miraculously saved by our collective amazingness? Well, the reality is that real life can make it very challenging just to get by sometimes,...
This month’s zero-waste topic is something that most of us struggle with—cutting down on paper waste. But before we dive into the paper pile, we want to express our gratitude to you. We’re in month six of our year-long challenge to reduce waste, and you’re still here!...
Sustainable personal hygiene: Such beauty shouldn’t go to waste! I was at the drugstore yesterday and practically fainted at the hundreds of hair products, face washes, moisturizers, and body care products…all in plastic bottles. I wondered, do we really need to have...
Zero-Waste Housekeeping: Your grandmother would be proud! Think about this for a minute: Our grandmothers practiced the original version of zero-waste housekeeping. They cleaned with rags, not paper towels, and used homemade cleaning products. I remember my Greek...
Welcome to month three of our year-long zero-waste challenge. This month, we’re hungering to take on food prep and storage solutions (p. 69-83 in our guide, Zero Waste, by Shia Su). If you’re like us, you feel guilty when you toss leftovers or expired food—what a...
“Ask The Organizer” 2026 Series: “Food Prep and Storage” - Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 5:00 - 6:00 PM Pacific on Zoom. This event has passed. You can watch the replay below! This month, we’re focusing on simple, practical ways to reduce food waste through...
“Ask The Organizer” 2026 Series: “Where and How to Shop” - Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from 5:00 - 6:00 PM Pacific on Zoom. This event has passed. You can watch the replay below! Discover how everyday shopping habits can be transformed into powerful tools for...
Welcome to month two of our zero-waste year! If you’ve read last month’s blog (and who wouldn’t, as it’s such fabulous writing☺), you know we’re doing a full year of zero-waste challenges, working toward creating less trash to help save our planet. This month, our...