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On these ZERO-WASTE pages, we discuss everything related to:

  • what zero-waste lifestyle means
  • low waste living and how to start living more sustainably
  • how to reduce, reduce and recycle in a daily life
  • where you can buy low waste products
  • how to shop as low waste as possible because it matters
  • who started this revolution in consumers’ behaviors and habits
  • which websites can help you start
  • we share a list of our favorite low waste beauty, cleaning, home, and laundry products
  • and much more.

Let us know if you have any questions about the low waste lifestyle. We are here to help you on your journey to a more sustainable life.

How To Make Zero-Waste Beeswax Wrap

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:

  • Piece of old linen or cotton fabric.
  • Beeswax granulate – I got mine from greenshop.ch. It is from La droguerie écologique for about CHF45.
  • Baking paper.
  • Scissors. …

The Best Zero-Waste Food Wraps

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

Zero-waste flexible reusable lids made of silicone- blue from Eco Inova and transparent from Lékué.

They are affordable, …

How to choose a sustainable and eco-friendly tea?

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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). …

How to make the best zero-waste fruit tea at home

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 …

Veganuary and Dry January Challenge. How To Make This January Stand Out

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.