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A cozy fall guide to zero waste tea

September 22, 2020• food systems, shopping guide, zero waste kitchen

Sourcing ethical zero waste tea is harder than you might think – but not impossible at all!

13 examples of zero waste fashion, from DIY to buy - PollyBarks.com

13 examples of zero waste fashion – yes, it’s a thing!

September 9, 2020• shopping guide, sewing

Zero waste fashion. At its heart, it’s an oxymoron. You can’t produce new things and ever be “zero waste”. But just...

How to gift an experience someone actually wants

July 19, 2020• shopping guide

One of the big online trends in minimalism is experiences over gifts. And that’s important – but even more important is how to...

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The big list of ethical alternatives to Amazon (25+ stores!)

May 9, 2020• shopping guide • 49 Comments

The big list of ethical alternatives to Amazon. For some, Amazon is a necessary evil. But for most, it’s a tool that aids the exploitation of people and planet.

5 simple rules for hosting a zero waste meetup - PollyBarks.com

Save your brain space with minimal zero waste makeup

October 8, 2019• shopping guide, zero waste bathroom

A large part of my minimal zero waste makeup routine is not so much about aesthetics, but leaving my brain free to think about the things I...

Is shopping online more eco-friendly than driving? - PollyBarks.com

KeepCup review: so nice, I bought it twice

September 10, 2019• shopping guide

A KeepCup review: so nice, I bought it twice! Despite advocating for second-hand and using what you have above all else, this was too good...

The ultimate list of zero waste books

July 21, 2019• community action, food systems, politics/economy, shopping guide, starting zero waste

The ultimate list of zero waste books: because sometimes reading a blog post about zero waste and sustainability just isn’t enough.