The Eco Journal

How to Share Zero-Waste-Resolutions With Your Friends

It is important to be able to share your zero waste journey with others. But as with any big shift to your lifestyle, it can be difficult to work out... Read more...

What Are Laundry Strips? And How to Use Them

Living a more sustainable and zero waste lifestyle means thinking carefully about all our habits – from what we eat, to what we wear, to how we wash our clothes...... Read more...

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Plastic Laundry Jugs: There’s Nothing Clean About Them

You’ve spent all day doing the laundry. And it was gross. You’re not sure what your youngest did to her shirt, but you’re pretty sure she went through basic training.... Read more...

How is Silicone Made? Is it Really Food Safe?

Silicone is an alternative to many more harmful plastic products. While it may not be perfect, it is widely considered to be preferable to other plastics. Silicone is a durable,... Read more...

Tips for A Worry-Free and Sustainable Holiday

This year, travelling for the holidays comes with an added dimension of stress for many. We all understand that we should be doing all we can to keep ourselves and... Read more...

12 Eco Terminology You Need To Know

If you are new to sustainable living, it can be challenging to wade through the greenwashing and get to the truth of the matter. It can be difficult to work... Read more...

How to Pack Gifts in a Beautiful and Eco-Friendly Way

When you really stop to think about it, the way we pack gifts for the holidays is a truly staggering waste. Why use all those materials and resources to carefully... Read more...

Guide to Choosing Biodegradable Bags

Biodegradable plastic is plastic which, unlike traditional plastic polymers, will break down over time. Such plastics are broken down through the agency of living organisms – usually bacteria. Bioplastics are... Read more...

All You Need to Know About Recycling: Myths Vs Facts

We all know that recycling plays a role in living a zero waste lifestyle. But it is something that is often misunderstood. There are a number of misconceptions in this... Read more...

Understanding Packaging 101: Everything Written There Has A Message

We don't always pay as much attention to the packaging on products as we should. There is actually a lot of information on packaging, and everything has a message. By... Read more...

How to Stop Impulse Shopping and Be A More Conscious Customer

Impulse shopping can be a difficult habit to break. In today's world, we are constantly bombarded with messages to buy, buy, buy. We are living in a consumerist world. But ... Read more...

How to Have A Zero Waste Halloween Celebration

Halloween can be a fun and frightening time of year. But it can also be a time of year when the sea of plastic waste can become overwhelming. For those... Read more...