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October 25, 2019 4 min read
We've been mad girl crushing on Kathryn from 'Going Zero Waste' since we discovered her incredibly inspiring blog earlier this year. So much so that we recently got in touch and wanted to learn a little more about her journey of 'Going Zero Waste'. Oh and did we mention she is the spokesperson for National Geographic on Plastic-Free Living?! The girl know's her stuff in this 'sphere' and we absolutely love learning from her and following her journey. Step this way my fellow sustainable lifestyle lovers...
What sparked your passion for a zero-waste lifestyle?
It might be surprising but didn't start going zero waste because I loved the planet.
I started practicing many of these habits out of financial necessity and to heal myself. I didn't even know what I was doing had a "proper name" let alone a hashtag.
I started making changes because I had a major hormone imbalance that culminated in a breast cancer scare. I was in and out of doctor offices for three looonnngg years.
I learned that not every product on the shelf is "safe". It's crazy to me that the beauty industry hasn't had updated regulations for almost 100 years! And cleaning companies don't even have to tell you the ingredients in their products? Like WHAT!?
So, I started making my own cleaning, skincare products, and removed single-use plastics to avoid toxic-chemicals that interfere with our hormones.
Making these small switches improved my health drastically, and when I moved to California, it all clicked - the same ingredients that were bad for me were also bad for the environment.
I decided to start my blog to show people how easy it can be to live a healthier life for both you and the planet, and most importantly that it doesn’t have to take a lot of money or time.
What does zero-waste/eco-friendly living mean to you?
Zero waste living is about using your life as a way to reflect the future you want to live in. I want to live in a world with clean air, clean water, and a place where politicians and businesses respect the planet.
What are your recommendations for someone who wants to reduce waste in their community, not just their home?
There are so many things! Host a free talk at the local library, call the local newspaper and ask about a column or an article on zero waste living, show a documentary at a community space, grab a table at the local farmers market to educate others, host a clean-up, get involved with your local government, go to city hall meetings, talk to local businesses about implementing a straw on request only policy, get local coffee shops to incentivize bringing your own cup.
There are so many ways that we can get friends, family, and neighbors involved, and it’s one of the most important things we can do.
What do you wish more people knew about zero waste living?
A lot of people think zero waste living is time-consuming and expensive, and I’m happy to say, it’s neither of those things. Zero waste living at its core is depression-era living. It’s about saving and using what you have instead of constantly buying new.
As far as time goes, I’ve managed to save quite a bit of time. Does it take that long to fill up a water bottle from the sink?Does it take that much more time to wipe up a spill with a cloth towel than a paper towel? It’s really about building habits, and once you’re in them you don’t even realize you’re doing anything differently.
What are your top tips for getting started?
I recommend that everyone start with the big four.
What are the zero-waste items you can’t live without?
I love my insulated water bottle, snapware, my Thinx, and my bidet attachment.
One of my favourite inspirational Quote's:
"It’s not about perfection; it’s about making better choices."
Kathryn recently featured us on her incredible blog post about her 5 Favourite Ethical jewellery brands! You can find the article over here.
If you are interested in learning more about living a plastic-free life, Kathryn also wrote a really rad book called '101 Ways to Go Zero Waste' which you can purchase over on her website.
Great minds peeps x
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January 31, 2023 4 min read
There’s a lot of chat out there about jewellery and we wanted to debunk a few of the myths that you may have heard over the years. From the history of Pearls to the truth about Solid Gold. Here are 8 Jewellery Myths debunked - So you can sleep easy (and let your Aunty know the real deal over your next family dinner) sharing the real facts about tarnishing, Gold, pearls and much more.
January 03, 2023 9 min read
If you're a travel-lover like us (dur - who isn't), then there's a high chance you are already following Brodie from @locationlost over on instagram where she shares her life on the road, living out of her **super stylin** van with her partner Nick & cute pooch Quinn. Based in Western Australia, Brodie & Nick share their incredible adventures, drool-worthy landscapes they get to experience in Aus and share honest conversations about a life lived on the road. It's not all cute shots (and cute outfits)!
December 16, 2022 3 min read
Nothing quite beats a delicious Soba Noodle Salad. They're often rare to find out and about but when you find one, with the perfect dressing - Oooh wee it's a jolly good feeling, one you want to bottle up & come back to meal after meal. And so with the emphasis on food & sharing around Christmas, I wanted to do exactly that. Share one of my favourite Soba Noodle Salad recipes so that you too, can relish in these flavours & treat your tastebuds (and others!) this festive season.
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