Zero-Waste Kitchen: Practical Tips For Sustainable Cooking And Eating

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Do you wonder how you might reduce the peelings, packets, and half-eaten food that end up in the kitchen trash? It all adds up to a staggering amount of waste that takes a heavy toll on our beautiful planet. Simply Sustainable Lifestyle is here to help you understand the zero-waste kitchen concept, not just a … Read more

DIY Household Cleaning Products

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A Comprehensive Review of Basic DIY Cleaning Products for the Home Maintaining a clean and organized home doesn’t always necessitate costly commercial cleaning products. This review aims to explore the efficiency and adaptability of basic DIY cleaning products commonly available in households, providing budget-friendly and eco-friendly alternatives. Our homes serve as personal havens where we … Read more

Decluttering Tips And Tricks

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Embarking on a decluttering journey is akin to opening a door to a lighter, more organized life. The mere thought of sifting through the drawers, closets, and cupboards may evoke mixed emotions, but it’s time. We accumulate possessions, assign meaning to them, and find reasons to hold on – perhaps we’ll need it someday, or … Read more

Simple Ways To Reduce Waste At Home

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Analyzing Your Waste: Starting the Journey to Reduction Let’s break it down. Before you can cut down on waste, take a look at what you’re throwing away. It’s as simple as going through your trash to see what you toss out the most. This little checkup can tell you a bunch about your habits and … Read more

Revealing Personal Greenwashing: A Guide To Authentic Sustainability

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In our journey toward eco-consciousness and a sustainable lifestyle, there’s a peril often concealed within our intentions: personal greenwashing. This topic can be a bit complex and weighty. We’ve put in the effort to simplify the concept. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. We have also added a Glossary of Terms … Read more

Sustainable New Year Resolutions

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Embarking on a journey toward sustainable living holds profound meaning. It’s not just about changing habits; it’s committing to a greener future. As we at Simply Sustainable Lifestyle stride along our own path to a more sustainable lifestyle, we’re learning so much. Some beliefs we held about sustainable living proved false, while others yielded better … Read more

Sustainability Awakening And Empowerment

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Sustainability is within everyone’s power today and now! Sustainability is within everyone’s power today and now, regardless of who we are and our economic status. The one and only key ingredient is genuine care for ourselves, our posterity, and our planet. This is the longer journey of a happy and healthy life that includes our … Read more

“Unwrapping Creativity: Gift-Wrapping Hacks Using Household Finds”

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From the Recycling Bin to Gift-Giving Wins Ah, the thrill of gift-giving! It’s a joyous occasion until the realization hits: you’re out of wrapping paper! Fear not, because it’s time to raid your home for everyday items that can morph into magnificent gift wraps. Who needs store-bought fancy wraps when your household holds a trove … Read more

How To recycle Anything You No Longer Need

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As the impacts of a disposable economy become increasingly evident, Simply Sustainable Lifestyle aims to simplify doing the right thing. To achieve this objective, we offer these tips and resources to effortlessly assist individuals in recycling or selling unused items instead of discarding them in the trash. Here, you’ll discover links answering your questions about … Read more

Minimizing Single-Use Plastic

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The Plastics Dilemma Plastic is everywhere: Reducing your plastic use might feel like a massive challenge, especially when we’re constantly surrounded by plastic in our everyday lives. From food packaging to bottles and bags, it’s hard to ignore the amount of plastic that ends up in the trash after just a couple of uses. Feeling … Read more

Home Water Conservation Tips

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) highlights that while the average American uses 100 gallons of water daily, the average European only uses 50 gallons. Adopting water-saving habits not only preserves this vital resource but also significantly cuts costs. Two tools can help gauge your water footprint, revealing surprising insights into various daily activities affecting your … Read more

Giving Thanks for the Natural World

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Embracing a simple, sustainable lifestyle involves weaving community and relationships into our daily lives. Similar to the highlighted principles of Hygge (find the post here if you haven’t read it yet), it centers on treasuring life’s simple joys. Sharing meals with loved ones underscores the importance of savoring our time on Earth by embracing healthy … Read more

Effortless Eco-Friendly Living Tips

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Effortless Eco-Friendly Living: Tools for Finding Affordable Sustainable Products in Your Hectic Schedule In today’s fast-paced world, sustainability and eco-friendliness are increasingly becoming a top priority. However, for many, the busy pace of life can make it challenging to actively seek out sustainable products. Fortunately, there are tools and resources available that cater to the … Read more

Sustainability Terms Glossary

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Every day, a new eco-friendly term pops up on social media or product packaging. We often encounter sustainable-sounding phrases without fully understanding what they mean. While we can’t guarantee everything is as environmentally friendly as it claims, we can empower ourselves by learning more about green vocabulary. Here is a reference tool to help. Explore … Read more

Thumbs Down Report On Green Washing

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What is Greenwashing? Greenwashing refers to the deceptive practice of companies presenting themselves as environmentally friendly or “green” when, in reality, they engage in actions that are harmful to the environment. This misleading marketing tactic can involve exaggerating or misrepresenting the environmental benefits of a product, service, or company. Uncovering Greenwashing Practices Through our research … Read more