Trying to Make Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar
July 2, 2019Once you get into zero waste/reducing your waste, you realize that everything that you buy, you can probably make yourself. Sometimes it can be something easy to accomplish, and sometimes not. After taking my food waste class, I have become extremely aware of what I put into compost. While composting is a “good” thing, not…
Making Homemade Nutella
February 24, 2019When my daughters told me that they wanted Nutella crepes, I understood. Nutella, the Italian chocolate hazelnut spread, is delicious. Although Nutella comes mostly in plastic bottles, I was able to find it in a glass jar with a plastic cap: However, like my mustard experiment, I figured that there had to be a way…
On the Edge (of BO): Experiments with Natural Deodorants
September 24, 2018Being zero waste is not without its sacrifices. Most of the time, it involves precious personal time spent making something from scratch: think my husband’s granola, toothpaste, mustard, cleaning products, yogurt. In my mind, it is a worthwhile investment to help reduce the plastic and garbage in the world. I can’t just tell people to…