Zero Waste Christmas with Etsy.andthebee

Zero Waste Christmas with Etsy.andthebee

Tis the season for single-use wrapping paper and a lot of waste. But it doesn’t have to be that way! You have a choice to spread your Christmas cheer without spreading Christmas trash. But how you wonder? Let me and the Etsy artists give you some ideas!

 

Everything from beautiful reusable wrapping paper ideas such as furoshiki, to linen napkins for your table setting. You will also want to take a look at the options below for a zero waste cleanup. Then, at the bottom, I have included some Zero Waste Starter Packs that would make wonderful gifts for friends and family.

So have yourself a merry and minimal waste Christmas!

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Tis the season for single-use wrapping paper and a lot of waste. But it doesn’t have to be that way! You have a choice to spread your Christmas cheer without spreading Christmas trash. But how you wonder? Let me and the Etsy artists give you some ideas!

 

Everything from beautiful reusable wrapping paper ideas such as furoshiki, to linen napkins for your table setting. You will also want to take a look at the options below for a zero waste cleanup. Then, at the bottom, I have included some Zero Waste Starter Packs that would make wonderful gifts for friends and family.

So have yourself a merry and minimal waste Christmas!

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16 Must-Have Zero Waste Bathroom Items from Etsy

16 Must-Have Zero Waste Bathroom Items from Etsy

*I will be re-doing this article soon since a lot of the Etsy shops I originally featured have closed down or changed names*

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reducing your waste

Reducing Your Waste : An Etsy Guide

Recently Etsy has put out a new selection of Editors Picks under the title : Reduce Your Waste.

They feature everything from upcycled gifts, to reclaimed wood furniture, to earth friendly cleaning products and more. I think it’s a great idea! Although when thinking about reducing your waste, buying more items doesn’t exactly come to mind. But the idea is that these are products you will only have to buy once (or very minimal amounts) in an effort of reducing your waste that is being thrown out everyday.

For example; how often do you throw cling-wrap in the garbage? Most people, very often. Well what if there was a simpler way that could be simply washed and reused? There is!  Read more