Dream Big, Support Small.
Okay, you caffeinated bees, this one is for you! I am all about coffee and so I couldn’t help but become curious about zero waste options for making my morning brew. Of course, I shouldn’t have been surprised that Etsy sellers were already all over that. There are a lot of cool zero waste coffee products on Etsy. Reusable coffee filters, reusable coffee bulk bags, etc. etc. Read more
So with everything going on in the world, going back to Van Life seems more and more appealing. Social distancing yourself on the open road, driving by mountains you’ve never seen before, unexplored rivers and lakes, greeting the wildlife. Read more
Now, I must admit, I am writing this article at a pretty specific moment since there is currently an apparent urgent need for toilet paper! But! Maybe the silver lining will be helping people to open their eyes and make the switch to a zero waste lifestyle!
Toilet paper is just one item in the house that can easily be changed out for a reusable option! Disposable is so 30 years ago! Read more
Once again it’s the season of consuming! Disposable decorations, throw away party favors, and garbage, garbage, garbage! So that’s why here at andthebee we are trying to slowly help people move towards a more “reusable” and minimal-waste lifestyle. Our favorite way to do that is by also supporting small businesses and talented artisans. The best place to do all of the above? Etsy!!
So let’s replace those disposable sponges, napkins, and paper towels for fun halloween themed reusable ones! And let’s get those plastic easily-broken trick-or-treat buckets out and bring in some cute personalized totes! Etsy has all your Halloween needs!
Wow! My last post “8 Lovely Etsy Shops for Zero Waste Products” was a huge success! I’m so proud and glad to see that there is a rising interest in living a conscious lifestyle that supports the planet. The more waste we can eliminate from our everyday lives the closer we will be to living waste free.
What is Zero Waste?
“Zero Waste is a philosophy and a design principle for the 21st Century. It includes ‘recycling’ but goes beyond recycling by taking a ‘whole system’ approach to the vast flow of resources and waste through human society. Read more
I love supporting Etsy and their fabulous artisans! I especially love supporting them when they are putting time and effort into creating products in eco-friendly manners. Even more so, when those products help us consumers shop in eco-friendly manners (like a Zero Waste lifestyle)! It’s a win-win!
What is Zero Waste?
“Zero Waste is a philosophy and a design principle for the 21st Century. It includes ‘recycling’ but goes beyond recycling by taking a ‘whole system’ approach to the vast flow of resources and waste through human society.
Zero Waste maximizes recycling, minimizes waste, reduces consumption and ensures that products are made to be reused, repaired or recycled back into nature or the marketplace.”
— GrassRoots Recycling Network
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