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As promised in this article where I shared my favorite alternatives to cling wrap, here is a simple tutorial on making zero-waste beeswax wrap.
You may be surprised to find out that making zero-waste beeswax wrap is easier and cheaper than you think.
WHAT YOU NEED:
What do you use to cover leftovers? Do you store them in Tupperware or put them in a bowl and cover them with cling wrap? When I was growing up in the Communist Czech Republic, my mom used to put leftovers on a plate and cover it with another one. In this article, I will show you some zero-waste food wraps that you can replace kitchen foil.
Reusable Silicone Food Covers
They are affordable, …
A few weeks ago, I listened to a podcast about digital minimalism. It was the first time that I heard the term, but it resonated with me so much that I ordered the book by the end of the episode. This post will share my thoughts on why I recommend doing digital detox and why you have to start using social media intentionally.
I have a retiring friend, and one of her goals is to learn to use social media. I can imagine that she will find my advice strange since everyone tells her that every business has …
When I published my “baked tea” recipe, I realized that I did not explain what makes it zero-waste and eco-friendly. First, I used fruits that were past their best and would otherwise end up in a compost bin. Secondly, I bought the fruits at our local farm and the raw sugar at a bulk store. And thirdly, the jar that I stored it in was recycled – from our favorite marmalade brand. But if you are not into baked fruit teas, here are tips on how to choose sustainable and eco-friendly tea (and tea bags). …
In this article, I want to share with you my favorite fruit tea recipe. A Czech friend living in Lausanne introduced me to “baked fruit tea” when I visited her at Christmas. When I mentioned it to my Czech friends, all of them knew about it. It is trendy over there. And I am not surprised because it tastes, smells amazing, and warms you up. Which is all one needs in winter, isn’t it? So if you want to learn how to make the best zero-waste fruit tea at home, continue reading.
Easy Fruit Tea Recipe …
What do you think about the Veganuary and Dry January challenge? A quick look at social media shows how popular both challenges are. While the #veganuary hashtag has over 1,2 million posts on Instagram, #dryjanuary has about 276,000 posts.
What is Veganuary?
Veganuary is a combination of “vegan” and “January.” The idea is to follow a plant-based diet for one month. Vegans avoid animal-based products (meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk products) and animal-derived substances. They also stay clear from honey and don’t use beauty or body-care products tested on animals.
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In this post, I will share a few tips on how to celebrate Christmas sustainably. I am publishing this after Christmas so that I can share what works and what did not.
1. GET A SUSTAINABLE CHRISTMAS TREE
Let’s start with the Christmas tree. We did not want to get a cut tree because it feels like wasting precious resources. Trees turn CO2 into oxygen thus help reduce the speed with which the atmosphere is warming up. Cutting them down and exposing them for a few weeks at our home did not …
Have you ever met someone who has kept her New Year’s resolution? Until recently, I would have said: “No! Are you kidding? No one keeps their New Year’s resolutions!” I would mean it because I used to be one of those people. But, as you probably guess, I found a way how to make New Year’s resolutions that I will keep. And I will share my recipe with you. In order to make New Year’s resolutions that you’ll keep, you have to:
1. BE REALISTIC
In essence, we don’t keep New Year’s resolutions for one simple …
In this article, I want to share with you some Swiss brands and companies that are owned by black women (and one by a man). This Christmas guide featuring Swiss black-owned businesses includes only the brands that I tried or that were recommended to me. If you know a brand that should be on the list, leave me a comment below.
After I published my list of sustainable Christmas gift ideas for 2020, I realized that none of the brands was owned by a woman (or a man) of color. Black-owned businesses are …
Hi everyone,
Today, I would like to ask you a favor. I created an online survey on sustainable and zero-waste living. Could you please take it?
It is anonymous and it will take you about 20 minutes to complete. Just follow this link: https://mirihenderson.typeform.com/to/KJfW0ovf
I want to better understand how you feel about living more sustainably. What are your struggles and challenges? Or is living more eco-consciously easy for you? Let me know in the survey.
Thank you in advance.
XOXO
Miri
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Have you ever thought about the environmental impact of toilet paper? I didn’t until I read this report.
But before we get to that, let me tell you a bit about my relationship with toilet paper. I grew up in a communist country where we used to use harsh, one-ply, recycled toilet paper. It felt like sandpaper and gave us hemorrhoids.
I discovered soft, crisp white, flower-scented, four-ply, extra-soft toilet paper in my twenties when I studied abroad. And wet wipes through a friend who worked for P&G. It was such a huge …
A few weeks ago I discovered an amazing platform that helps you calculate your carbon footprint and become carbon neutral human.
How?
By offsetting your carbon emissions through a monthly subscription.
The monthly contribution that you make supports three climate protection projects (in India, Bangladesh, and Peru).
It is a simple process. Al you need to do is undertake a 10-minute questionnaire, wait for the results and offset your carbon emissions via monthly subscription.
Firstly, I was shocked by how high …
How to keep your mental health in check? As a part of sustainable living, taking care of your mental health is essential. Here are some tips on how I keep my mental state at bay:
LIVE IN THE PRESENT MOMENT
The Power of Now changed my life. I read it the first time in 2011 when I was going through a divorce. In fact, the book found me. I was in New York with a girlfriend and ended up going to a bookstore. I was aimlessly walking around until I stopped in front of a stand …
A few weeks ago, we went to Lugano for a long weekend. Both Alex and I love this region of Switzerland. The people, the food, and the atmosphere – everyone feels welcome. We make sure to go at least once a year to catch up with our friends and relax. In this article, I want to share with you how to enjoy Lugano if you are planning to visit it.
ACCOMMODATION:
Firstly, you have to choose the right accommodation. I have experience with the following hotels:
Climate change / Global Warming / Greenhouse Gasses. We hear and read about it with an increasing frequency. But until you see the effect of climate change and global warming on Swiss glaciers, it is hard to imagine what it really means. Last week we decided to go to the mountains. As Chloe-Sofia will start school soon, and Alex is looking for a new job, we felt we needed a break before we dive into this new school year in full force.
Zermatt is a popular and famous Swiss ski destination. It is a beautiful, stylish village which …