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
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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
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
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
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
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
How to include students and families in your zero waste journey
After making many changes to lessen our school’s environmental footprint, we now create little to no trash each month. Involving the preschool families at the… Read More »How to include students and families in your zero waste journey