Tag: travel

Reduce our Waste Vacation Travel to France

September 5, 2018 Off

Anyone who knows me knows that I love France and in particular, love Provence.  What’s not to love: the weather, the vines and beautiful countryside:   Unfortunately, in the past, France was not really there when it came to recycling and composting.  I am pleased to report that things are changing.  In March of 2018,…

By Sandra Maki

Reduce our Waste Business Travel

August 17, 2018 Off

Hello dear reader!  It has been a while since I have written, however, I have still been busy looking at ways that I can reduce my waste, even during a recent business trip.  I had the very good fortune to travel on business to the beautiful town of Vevey, Switzerland on Lake Geneva: But even…

By Sandra Maki

Not So Zero Waste Travel to Costa Rica

March 21, 2018 Off

Let’s be honest, travel is not a zero waste activity.   But as committed as I am to the cause, I still need to have fun. Our first foray into zero waste travel was during the recent March school break.  Our family of four headed to beautiful Costa Rica, which is nestled between Nicaragua and Panama,…

By Sandra Maki