The 5 Big Swaps to Start Your Low Waste Journey

Beginning to reduce your waste may be overwhelming, here is a great starting kit:

Posted on October 25, 2018January 22, 2019 by greenforestersIn Sustainability3 Minutes Read

How to Create Less Waste On-The-Go

Being sustainable while on the go may be the hardest part of the lifestyle. Here’s how to help:

Posted on October 4, 2018November 4, 2018 by greenforestersIn Sustainability8 Minutes Read

How to Shop in Bulk Without Paying for the Containers

Who wants to pay for that extra weight? Not me!

Posted on March 20, 2018July 31, 2018 by greenforestersIn Sustainability2 Minutes Read

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Take moments to be present. Watch the eclipse. Sit in silence in the woods. Appreciate time spent with friends and family. Laugh your heart out. Be kind. Listen when people need it. Disconnect and be present. There are few things more important than loving the life you are living. • Yes, there are always things we need to do that aren’t what we want to do. But by appreciating the time we have while doing the things that we do love and bring us joy, will make an extreme difference. It’s all in the attitude and gratitude. ••• What can you do to love your life more? Do it.

HOMEMADE TRAIL MIX ••• One of the easiest, low waste snacks to make and take on the go! It’s so easy to gather all your nuts, seeds, chocolate chips, dried fruits, etc and make a yummy mix! Pack it up in mason jar and toss it in your car to avoid having to stop for snacks. • Perfect for on-the-go, hiking, school/work, or just munching on around the house. • What’s your favorite trail mix ingredient? Mine is peanut butter chips 😋🥜

BUYING IN BULK ••• Transitioning to buying dry foods in bulk can be a process. There are tips, tricks, and cashiers that get confused. Below are a few of my tips and tricks to the trade. Save this post for the next time you’re at the grocery store! ••• • Know your tare weights: tare weight is the empty weight of the jar. If you don’t know them before you go to the store, you can tare them at the store. I write my tare weights on the lid with a marker. Knowing your tare weights will allow you to not have to pay for the weight of the jar. • Tell the cashier the tare weights are on the top: if they aren’t used to taring them or aren’t paying attention, you may end up paying for the jar. By simply telling them about he tare weights, you tell them that you’re on top of it. • if your grocery stores don’t do tare weights, use bags: you can use your produce bags for dry foods too! This way, if the grocery store won’t tare them, you only pay for the light bag and not a heavy jar. Just transfer them to jars when you get home. • bugs can happen with grains: this goes for packaged and bulk bought grains. Bugs can happen. When you buy grains, freeze them over night to kill anything and you’re good by morning! • There are bulk options at regular grocery stores: coffee, spices, oils- these are things I’ve found at grocery stores that don’t have huge bulk sections. If you’re not by a huge bulk chain, check out the bulk option that you do have. • Don’t be afraid to be a little weird: not everyone buys in bulk. There will be funny looks from cashiers, eye rolls, and cashier that don’t know how to do it. Be patient. Know that the more people that see you do it, the more normal it will get. In the words of @simply.living.well, “Be weird today. This will all be completely normal tomorrow” ••• I hope these tip and tricks help you out! Comment your bulk buying questions below! 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

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