Spunky brunette tries to save the world.
Spunky brunette tries to save the world.
Eco-friendly DIYs. Zero waste living. Green eating.
What’s CompostNow? A group that offers residential compost collection! They provide the bins, you fill ‘em, they cart them away every week.
They gave me a trial run and I’M OBSESSED. Today on the blog, 11 reasons I’ll be keeping my CompostNow subscription, even though I already have my own compost heap.
Read MoreI love the idea of being zero waste, but it can be nearly impossible to avoid all forms of packaging waste when preparing a meal, and I think it’s important to remember that not everyone lives in a community where bulk stores are available.
From produce stickers to safety seals and plastic linings, pretty much every meal you eat has an impact… so here’s a quick and easy 5 ingredient (nearly) zero waste recipe for zucchini noodles with heirloom tomatoes and pesto!
Read MoreAre you struggling with an out-of-control high electric bill? So was I, dear reader. There were a lot of tears and swearing involved back when I got that first astronomical power bill almost 5 years ago, but I quickly knocked that number back to something more reasonable and budget friendly.
Let’s save you some money and save the planet. How I took more than $400 off my monthly electric bill, after the jump!
Read MoreWhen you’re trying to eat local and organic, it helps to pinch pennies which means buying what’s in season and cheaper but also using every single bit of those veggies and fruits.
Which is exactly why we’re delving into the 5 food items that can be used to help you preserve your perishables and eliminate food waste and how to use them.
Read MoreIf you’re reading this, you most likely saw an “Easy DIY Natural Dye” project on Pinterest but are now surrounded by mushy dye pots and soggy fabric, mid-primal scream, and wondering what the hell went wrong.
Today on the blog I’m sharing a delicious reduced-meat recipe for Spicy Beef and Shiitake Bahn Mi Tacos. Going vegetarian or vegan isn’t right for everyone, but eating meat blended with mushrooms is a wonderful way to reduce your meat intake, cut costs, reduce caloric intake, and cram in some extra vitamins and nutrients!
Read MoreTurns out, I love some self-care. I not only love it, I’m now constantly looking for little ways to squeeze more into my daily routine… including trashing my Valentine’s Day bouquet to make a DIY rose and Meyer lemon salt scrub, much to my boyfriend’s confusion.
Kitchen and bathroom waste can cause serious issues for zero waste living, but fortunately the loofah or luffa gourd is your eco-friendly solution.
Who knew loofahs were such sustainable living superstars?
Read MoreWondering what to do with your old Christmas tree? You can always compost or donate it, but let’s take a creative approach to waste… Why not upcycle it?!
Today I’m going to show you how to upcycle your Christmas Tree into a gorgeous spring table runner.
Save some money, learn how to think outside the box about waste, and break that West Elm addiction!
Read MoreAs I mentioned before, the real versus artificial Christmas tree environmental impact debate 100% hinges on the assumption that you are treating your Christmas tree as a single use disposable item.
Here are 5 ways to easily upcycle the needles from your Christmas tree that will allow you to get just a little more out of your ole holiday decoration.
Read MoreAll our arguments about which is more eco-friendly, an artificial or natural Christmas tree, are predicated on the idea that your Christmas tree is a single use, disposable item. Here’s the reality: there are a million ways to upcycle your Christmas tree. Today, we’re staring with DIY Christmas Tree Vinegar Cleaner
Read MoreOrange garlands are one of my favorite zero waste Christmas decorations. They’re beautiful, they smell amazing, and they’re compostable, assuming you use plant-based twine and thread. But isn’t it a shame to only use them as a decoration and then throw them out? Guess what, there are actually a number of ways to upcycle your dried orange garland! Waste not, want not, y’all!
Read MoreJust a girl who wants to save the world. And share some bubbles.
{Cheese addict. Hiker. Cooker, crafter, NOT cleaner. Australian Shepherd wrangler. Loves to play with food. Once dressed in a full body carrot costume for Halloween.}
Reese Moore
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Welcome to Compost and Cava, a little green space on the web for all things eco-friendly. Want green living tips? Plastic free hacks? Plant-based crafting? Or just some slow living? You’re in the right spot, friend.
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Current spirit animal: Barred Owl
