Category Archives: Zero Waste

Composting (Revisited)

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Sky Trombly

It’s almost been a year since we set up a composting system (three bin) in our new backyard. We haven’t turned the piles yet, as the snow keeps coming, but I’m sure the process was halted with winter. We keep … Continue reading →

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My Vegan and Zero Waste Toiletries (Day 6)

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Sky Trombly

For those of you just tuning in, every April I like to re-evaluate my business-as-usual with an eye to going greener. This year, I’m shaking it up with a 30-Day Vegan Challenge. I don’t just want to be vegan for … Continue reading →

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Drinks to Go (Revisited)

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Sky Trombly

How did my beverage ambitions hold up over the course of a year? Last year, as part of the April Eco-Challenge 2016, I attempted to get as zero waste as I could in one month’s time. I was ignorant enough … Continue reading →

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DIY Deodorant (and Toothpaste!)

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Sky Trombly

Current Favorite Recipe 1/4 cup coconut oil (or equal parts for bigger batches) 1/4 cup baking soda (or equal parts for bigger batches) Optional: Essential Oils (Please use high grade essential oils and stay away from brands that give the … Continue reading →

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Aaachooo! Cloth Tissue? (Revisited)

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Sky Trombly

My mother was visiting recently and she was going to stay for a week. My husband teased me about getting “fancy guest tissues” when I bought a box of disposables in anticipation for her visit. She’d come from Belgium to … Continue reading →

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Baby Bottoms and Landfill Diapers (Revisited)

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Sky Trombly

I just finished filming a video on my new diaper stash today. Then I sit down to discover that this was also the topic of today’s eco-challenge revisit. Last year, I made resolutions to use cloth diaper wipes and to … Continue reading →

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Cloth? It’s My New Bag (Revisited)!

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Sky Trombly

It’s been about a year later since I resolved to cut down our plastic bag use. We’re still not where I would like to be. I still have my bag of bags hanging by the door and I almost never … Continue reading →

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Meal Planning for Less Waste

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Sky Trombly

Americans throw away a lot of food. Part of this is due to impulse purchases but also loosing items in cavernous refrigerators for weeks at a time. By the time you find the avocado in the back, it’s too late! … Continue reading →

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Zero Waste Challenge Wrap Up

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Sky Trombly

My 30 days are over and so, I’ve done all I need to, learned all I need to, can dust my hands off and walk away. I have achieved zero waste. Just kidding. 😉 This is a process that requires … Continue reading →

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Waste-Free Fashion?

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Sky Trombly

I’ve never been what you’d call “trendy”. This year, I’ve begun building “capsule wardrobes” and learning to make fabulous outfits with fewer clothing articles. This has drastically increased my fashion savvy (I finally learned what a “cardigan” was!). The thing … Continue reading →

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