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A Recycling Professional Answers Your Trashy Questions

Posted on June 27, 2024June 27, 2024by Anne-Marie Bonneau
baled cardboard at the recycling center

I asked my social media audience if they had questions for my daughter MK who works as a recycling coordinator. They had many!

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7 Everyday Inexpensive Items That Simplify Your Life

Posted on June 20, 2024June 20, 2024by Anne-Marie Bonneau
four silver clothing hooks on a white wooden mount attached to the back of a white door

These 7 modest items will simplify your life, saving you time and money. You may own several already but have not put them to use.

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Zoom Meetup: How to Start a Produce Bag Sewing Bee

Posted on June 10, 2024July 31, 2024by Anne-Marie Bonneau

Would you like to socialize with crafty, like-minded friends, make something useful together, help reduce plastic pollution and build community, all while having fun? Then consider organizing a sewing bee for making reusable produce bags. Learn how to get started in this free Zoom meetup on Friday, July 19th, 2024 at 10am PT/1pm ET. Plan […]

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What to Pack in a Free, Zero-Waste, Out-and-About Kit

Posted on May 29, 2024May 29, 2024by Anne-Marie Bonneau

Packing these everyday, reusable items in an economical, on-the go, zero-waste kit will help you avoid tossing single-use items every day.

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Frugal, No Cook, Lazy Lemon Syrup Made From Rinds

Posted on May 19, 2024May 19, 2024by Anne-Marie Bonneau
A jar of lemon rind syrup sits in the foreground. In the background in a jar of lemon rind soda at the start of fermentation.

Use those juiced lemon rinds by macerating them in sugar to make a simple, no-cook and hands-off, lazy lemon syrup.

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Plastic Free Reusable Snack Bags Made with Fabric Scraps

Posted on April 24, 2024April 24, 2024by Anne-Marie Bonneau
A homemade yellow, blue and green reusable cloth snack bag has been filled with popcorn. An empty yellow snack bag sits to the left. On the right is an empty dark green snack bag. Everything sits on a dark wooden table.

Pack your to-go snacks in these reusable cloth snack bags made with fabric scraps. Ditch the plastic baggies, reduce waste and save money.

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Easy, Clear Out the Cupboards Chocolaty Granola

Posted on April 18, 2024April 18, 2024by Anne-Marie Bonneau
A beige ceramic bowl filled with chocolate nut granola

This chocolaty granola tastes not-too-sweet, has a nutty flavor and helps you use up random ingredients you have on hand.

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How to Make Toasted Sesame Oil When You’ve Run Out

Posted on April 11, 2024April 11, 2024by Anne-Marie Bonneau
A large jar of toasted sesame oil and a small jar of toasted sesame seed pulp sit on a light colored wooden cutting board

Out of toasted sesame oil? With only two ingredients—sesame seeds and a neutral tasting oil—you can make it yourself.

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  • Wasted Food

How to Make Aquafaba from Home-Cooked Chickpeas

Posted on March 21, 2024March 21, 2024by Anne-Marie Bonneau
The wire whip attachment of a stand mixer has a stiff white peak of whipped aquafaba on the tip. In the background is a painting of yellow flowers.

Transform chickpea broth from cooked-cooked beans into aquafaba. Use it for delicious meringues, macaroons, mayonnaise and more.

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