50 healthy zero waste snack ideas
Preparing food is an important life skill for children to learn and enjoy. Students at my zero waste nature preschool are invited to help grow,… Read More »50 healthy zero waste snack ideas
Blog: Kids and Classroom
15 items I refuse living zero waste
This post is part of the Closed-Loop Zero Waste series. In Closed-Loop Zero Waste, I prioritize “Refusing” materials that do not align with nature. One… Read More »15 items I refuse living zero waste
20 zero waste consumable items in my home
This post is part of the Closed-Loop Zero Waste series. In zero waste, although we prioritize reducing the amount of consumable items we use, there… Read More »20 zero waste consumable items in my home
Zero waste: the case on metal
This post is part of the Closed-Loop Zero Waste series. Our bodies are nature. Our bodies are affected just like the earth is affected by… Read More »Zero waste: the case on metal
20 reusable items I use in my zero waste home
This post is part of the Closed-Loop Zero Waste series. In Closed-Loop Zero Waste, “reuse” has a two-part definition. The first: choose reusable items over… Read More »20 reusable items I use in my zero waste home
Natural vs. synthetic: what these words mean to me living zero waste
This post is part of the Closed-Loop Zero Waste series. If working with nature is a top priority like it is in Closed-Loop Zero Waste,… Read More »Natural vs. synthetic: what these words mean to me living zero waste
Zero waste: our trash, our responsibility
This post is part of the Closed-Loop Zero Waste series. Following the Closed-Loop Rs in order (see diagram at the end of this post) creates… Read More »Zero waste: our trash, our responsibility
Zero waste: inspired by nature
This post is part of the Closed-Loop Zero Waste series. Nature uses what it creates in a circular way; it is not linear. Imagine a… Read More »Zero waste: inspired by nature
Introducing Closed-Loop Zero Waste
Nature is the ultimate Closed-Loop system. There is a purpose to everything nature creates. Leaves grow to provide energy for a tree, fall off in… Read More »Introducing Closed-Loop Zero Waste
Make a zero waste bird’s nest
Nature does not produce waste like humans do; everything created in nature is used and has a purpose. Invite the children to be like a… Read More »Make a zero waste bird’s nest
Ten steps to create a zero waste classroom
1. Use reusable rags instead of paper towels We use these for hand-washing and cleaning. We have two bins labeled clean and dirty. A rag… Read More »Ten steps to create a zero waste classroom
A zero waste discussion on edible vs. synthetic play materials
In the education field, teachers are often encouraged to use non-edible play materials in the classroom instead of edible materials. One example is manufactured playdough… Read More »A zero waste discussion on edible vs. synthetic play materials
Duluth’s ultimate zero waste guide
Below is a comprehensive list of local businesses for zero waste purchases/loans, repairs, donations, recycling, compost, activities and more (Click here for a PDF to… Read More »Duluth’s ultimate zero waste guide