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the-solarpunk-activist · 2 years

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Here's how my grandma and I try to live a low waste lifestyle in the city

First thing is we reuse everything. We have a portion of our shelves dedicated to holding plastic food containers we have washed and are waiting to be used to hold leftovers, dried foods, as seed starting pots, etc. We also save any and all jars to hold dried herbs and food products.

Actually reuse is a big thing for us. We shop at places that use paper bags, which I then cut up to use as scrap paper for grocery lists, etc and then compost after that. We also have a small container with rubber bands from products, bread ties, etc.

If you can afford the start up costs and have the space, preserving your own food is excellent. We have a really small garden that produces a lot of food every year. My favorites are dehydrating (using a dehydrator that is at least 30 years old from back when my grandpa was into making jerky), freezing, and canning.

Also, use every bit of food. Right now in the freezer I have bags of apple cores and peeling, pear cores and peeling, and peach peels along with bags of bones and veggie scraps for broths. The fruit scraps will go towards making big batches of jelly when canning season is over. I'll probably use the pulp leftover to dehydrate and powder to add to baked goods following a success with crabapple jelly pulp. I've also made spaghetti sauce out of tomato peels. Anything rotting or absolutely unusable gets tossed in the compost.

Reusables!! Obviously in today's world you can't avoid plastic but you can reduce how much you use. We use reusable produce bags that I made out of scrap Tulle, reusable grocery bags, water bottles, ziploc bags, etc.

If you have a yard or space, composting is a big one! My grandma says she never realized how much food we tossed until we started one. You don't even have to spend money on it! I know people who use totes they drilled holes into, just toss it In a hole in their garden, etc. The one I use is an old hose winder (one of those cube ones( that broke and my work was going to toss. All I did was cut out the hose winding part and paint it pretty and it's held up for 2 years and counting so far.

Hang dry clothes. In summertime we almost exclusively dry our clothes on a line or on a clothes drying rack I found at a yard sale.

Keep your heat or ac a few degrees higher or lower depending on the season. This helps save energy being used to heat or cool your house.

Wash clothes in cool or cold water. I've been doing this for years and haven't noticed a difference.

Repair. You don't have to be a sewing genius to quickly repair a small tear, especially if it's just for household wear. A great winter time hobby to pick up when gardening season is over.

Trade! This can be as simple as hosting a clothing swap all the way up until trading items u grew/made for items they did! I barter with my coworkers all the time, just talk to them! I never would have known my coworker kept bees if she didn't really like my jellies and proposed a trade. I also trade any of my soft produce I don't have time to do anything with to my coworker with rabbits in exchange for poop for the garden.

Try to be in season from local sources such as garden stands, or just a local grocery store. One of our local farms grew bell peppers and was selling then 2 for a dollar! So we stocked up and dehydratedand froze lots of peppers for winter stews

Blended pumpkin guts makes an excellent pumpkin puree, even if you're just adding little bits of it to your dog's food :)

You can freeze a lot of stuff! Leftover spaghetti sauce, pumpkin puree, etc can all be frozen in a muffin pan and then put in bags for future use!

Forage! I personally mostly forage for greens and a few mushrooms I am confident in my ability in but that still bulks up your food supply as well as medicine supply! I made a salve using bartered beeswax and spring purple dead nettle and summer plantain (and some tea tree EO) for cuts and scrapes and it works miracles! My coworkers love it as well as friends and family

We really try to live by the waste not, want not and use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without phrases. Just figure out what works best for the life you live! Be creative!

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soniadiez · 1 year

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ecobud · 23 days

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Ecobud’s Stainless Steel Cup with Straw: An Eco-friendly Choice For Everyday Use

In the growing focus on sustainability, embracing eco-friendly choices in our day-to-day life is becoming increasingly important. As part of this movement, changing the way we drink beverages is a significant yet simple step we can take. Introducing Ecobud's Stainless Steel ‘Dazzle’ Cup with Straw, a perfect fusion of style, functionality, and eco-friendliness. Manufactured with sustainability in mind, this cup is more than just a beverage holder — it's a declaration of our commitment to protect the environment.

In an era of environmental awareness and activism, the wastefulness of single-use plastic cups has drawn significant criticism. In its place, reusable drinking containers, particularly those made from durable and recyclable materials like stainless steel, have become a sustainable choice. The Ecobud Stainless Steel Cup is one such option, armed with features to woo both environmentally conscious consumers and those simply wanting a reliable beverage container.

This article dedicates itself to exploring the many perks of the Ecobud Stainless Steel Cup with Straw. Each aspect is discussed in detail, from its robust design and eco-friendly nature to cleaning and maintenance guidelines. It will also delve into options for personalising your cup to reflect your style. So, grab a comfortable seat and join the journey towards sustainability and responsible product choice through the Ecobud Stainless Steel Cup lens.

Durability and Design of the Stainless Steel Cup

The Ecobud Stainless Steel Cup with Straw stands firm on its promise of durability. Made from high-quality, food-grade stainless steel, this cup is designed to endure daily use without the risk of breaking. Its robust nature makes it an ideal choice for outdoor activities, road trips, or simply surviving the chaos of the morning rush hour. Furthermore, the intelligent design of the Ecobud cup offers a practical and stylish solution to your drinking needs. Some key design features include:

Ergonomics: The Ecobud Stainless Steel Cup boasts an ergonomic design that fits comfortably into your hand, ensuring ease of use, whether sipping your morning coffee or a refreshing iced beverage during an afternoon break.

Lids and Straws: The cup has a secure, leak-preventing lid designed to accommodate the reusable stainless steel straw. This innovative combination eliminates the need for single-use plastic straws, reducing plastic waste in our environment.

Eco-Friendliness

The Ecobud Stainless Steel Cup with Straw scores high in the sustainability domain. By choosing this reusable cup, you reduce the environmental impact associated with single-use plastic and paper cups. Here are a few points highlighting the environmental benefits of using the Ecobud cup:

Plastic Reduction: Australians consume millions of single-use disposable coffee cups per year, ending in landfills or littered across streets and beaches. By switching to reusable cups, such as Ecobud's Stainless Steel Cup with Straw, you actively reduce the demand for plastic cups and minimise waste.

Reduced Paper Consumption: Paper cups, often lined with plastic, can take years to break down in a landfill. The production process of these cups also results in deforestation and increased greenhouse gas emissions. Using a reusable stainless steel cup eliminates the need for paper cups, reducing the burden on our planet's resources.

Tips for Cleaning and Maintenance

Maintaining the pristine condition of your Ecobud Stainless Steel Cup with Straw involves some easy steps. Proper cleaning and care ensure that your cup remains fresh, clean, and ready for use. Here are some tips on cleaning and maintaining your stainless steel cup:

Regular Cleaning: Clean your Ecobud Stainless Steel Cup after each use to prevent the build-up of stains or odours. Wash it with gentle dish soap and warm water, and use a bottle brush or sponge to scrub the interior and exterior surfaces. Don't forget to wash the lid and straw separately.

Rinsing: Rinse your stainless steel cup thoroughly to eliminate any soap residue or lingering smells.

Air Drying: To avoid bacteria and mould growth, let your cup air dry fully with the lid off and detached from the straw.

Storage: When not in use, store your stainless steel cup in a cool, dry place to maintain its appearance and functionality.

Creativity and Personalisation

The Ecobud Stainless Steel Cup with Straw offers plenty of room for creativity and personalisation, enabling you to make it truly one-of-a-kind. Explore the following ways to customise your reusable cup:

Colour Options: Ecobud offers a vibrant array of colours and finishes for their Stainless Steel Cups, ensuring that you find one that suits your personal taste and style.

Engraving: Make your cup stand out with a personalised engraving, such as your name, initials, or a special quote. This unique touch makes your Ecobud cup truly your own.

Conclusion

The Ecobud Stainless Steel Cup with Straw is the perfect eco-friendly addition to your daily routine, boasting a durable design, a positive environmental impact, and options for personalisation. By choosing reusable and sustainable drinkware like this stainless steel cup, you support a cleaner, greener future for our planet.

Explore Ecobud's wide range of eco-friendly products, including our reusable cup with straw, and switch to greener living. Together, we can make a real difference for the environment, one sip at a time.

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yuvaapfindyoury · 1 month

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Eco-Friendly Living: Small Steps, Big Impact

Discover simple yet impactful ways to embrace eco-friendly living, making a positive difference for the planet, one small step at a time.

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medimission · 2 months

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reasonsforhope · 4 months

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It’s an open secret in fashion. Unsold inventory goes to the incinerator; excess handbags are slashed so they can’t be resold; perfectly usable products are sent to the landfill to avoid discounts and flash sales. The European Union wants to put an end to these unsustainable practices. On Monday, [December 4, 2023], it banned the destruction of unsold textiles and footwear.

“It is time to end the model of ‘take, make, dispose’ that is so harmful to our planet, our health and our economy,” MEP Alessandra Moretti said in a statement. “Banning the destruction of unsold textiles and footwear will contribute to a shift in the way fast fashion manufacturers produce their goods.”

This comes as part of a broader push to tighten sustainable fashion legislation, with new policies around ecodesign, greenwashing and textile waste phasing in over the next few years. The ban on destroying unsold goods will be among the longer lead times: large businesses have two years to comply, and SMEs have been granted up to six years. It’s not yet clear on whether the ban applies to companies headquartered in the EU, or any that operate there, as well as how this ban might impact regions outside of Europe.

For many, this is a welcome decision that indirectly tackles the controversial topics of overproduction and degrowth. Policymakers may not be directly telling brands to produce less, or placing limits on how many units they can make each year, but they are penalising those overproducing, which is a step in the right direction, says Eco-Age sustainability consultant Philippa Grogan. “This has been a dirty secret of the fashion industry for so long. The ban won’t end overproduction on its own, but hopefully it will compel brands to be better organised, more responsible and less greedy.”

Clarifications to come

There are some kinks to iron out, says Scott Lipinski, CEO of Fashion Council Germany and the European Fashion Alliance (EFA). The EFA is calling on the EU to clarify what it means by both “unsold goods” and “destruction”. Unsold goods, to the EFA, mean they are fit for consumption or sale (excluding counterfeits, samples or prototypes)...

The question of what happens to these unsold goods if they are not destroyed is yet to be answered. “Will they be shipped around the world? Will they be reused as deadstock or shredded and downcycled? Will outlet stores have an abundance of stock to sell?” asks Grogan.

Large companies will also have to disclose how many unsold consumer products they discard each year and why, a rule the EU is hoping will curb overproduction and destruction...

Could this shift supply chains?

For Dio Kurazawa, founder of sustainable fashion consultancy The Bear Scouts, this is an opportunity for brands to increase supply chain agility and wean themselves off the wholesale model so many rely on. “This is the time to get behind innovations like pre-order and on-demand manufacturing,” he says. “It’s a chance for brands to play with AI to understand the future of forecasting. Technology can help brands be more intentional with what they make, so they have less unsold goods in the first place.”

Grogan is equally optimistic about what this could mean for sustainable fashion in general. “It’s great to see that this is more ambitious than the EU’s original proposal and that it specifically calls out textiles. It demonstrates a willingness from policymakers to create a more robust system,” she says. “Banning the destruction of unsold goods might make brands rethink their production models and possibly better forecast their collections.”

One of the outstanding questions is over enforcement. Time and again, brands have used the lack of supply chain transparency in fashion as an excuse for bad behaviour. Part of the challenge with the EU’s new ban will be proving that brands are destroying unsold goods, not to mention how they’re doing it and to what extent, says Kurazawa. “Someone obviously knows what is happening and where, but will the EU?”"

-via British Vogue, December 7, 2023

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anbuselvi1 · 1 year

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List of Environmentally Friendly Disposable Nappies

Big claim huh!. But it’s true. Let’s look at why Eco Nappies are better!

Father with a toddler child at home, getting ready for a bath. Paternity leave. Everyone wants to live a cleaner, more environmentally friendly life. Disposable nappies have copped a bad name when it comes to being eco-friendly – and rightfully so. But the good thing is that sustainable and environmentally friendly products are becoming more accessible to the general public all the time, and…

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Don’t have access to a washing machine but still need clean clothes for work? Use a portable washing machine in a bucket or sink!

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sidewalkchemistry · 4 months

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the-solarpunk-activist · 1 year

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A lot of stuff I hear in sustainability circles is oh, I still live at home what can I do?

Besties there is so much you can do.

You got chores? Dishes one of them?

You can fill up the sink with water and wash with just that. Less water than constantly running

I find that gross but my grandma does it. When I do dishes I use a jar with a drop of soap, fill it with water, and dip my scrub brush in that so I'm not wasting soap.

Dry dishes with a towel

Air dry your dishes

You can also ask if you can keep a potted plant (edible plants are bonus points) or a garden

Also bonus points if you use food scraps for a garden. That's a whole topic for another post another day but seriously look into it

Or you can trade plants with friends and neighbors

Or steal cuttings

You can wash your clothes on cold, ask if you can hang dry your clothes

You can use eco friendly laundry detergent, or just start using the actual amount needed. That stuff is so concentrated it isn't even funny

Use reusables whenever you can

Try to eat less processed foods

Try to eat more plant based

Try to limit your car trips

Take walks and pick up litter

Go to the beach and pick up litter

Bonus points for separating recyclables

Learn to repair your clothes, a basic sewing kit should be all you need for simple mends

Shop at yard sales, thrift shops, second hand, or local

Shampoo bars

Soap bars

Yes including hand soap

Weave baskets out of toilet paper rolls. No idea how you do it but I've seen it and they look pretty cool

Learn an "old fashioned" skill, like spinning yarn, canning, gardening, basket weaving, wood carving, etc

Try to be creative!! So much about Solarpunk and sustainability is about being creative with your solutions

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soniadiez · 1 year

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ecobud · 1 month

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Sip Sustainably with Ecobud's Stainless Steel Cup and Straw

In recent years, there has been a growing awareness surrounding the negative environmental impacts of single-use plastics, particularly disposable cups and straws. As a result, many individuals are shifting towards more sustainable alternatives. Among these, Ecobud's Stainless Steel Cup and Straw stands out as a truly stylish and eco-friendly alternative to contribute to a greener future.

In this informative and educational blog post, we will take an in-depth look at Ecobud's Stainless Steel Cup and Straw, delving into their unique design, features, and advantages. Understanding the significance of using these reusable and durable products will shed light on how it makes a difference not only in your everyday life but also in the environment. Furthermore, we will offer a comprehensive guide on properly cleaning and maintaining the cup and straw, ensuring their longevity and optimal performance. Join us on this journey to discover the incredible attributes of Ecobud's Stainless Steel Cup and Straw and learn how they cater to a more sustainable lifestyle.

Design and Features of Ecobud's Stainless Steel Cup and Straw

Ecobud's Stainless Steel Cup and Straw boast a range of remarkable features:

Material: Both the cup and straw are crafted from high-quality, food-grade stainless steel, ensuring durability, rust resistance, and chemical-free construction.

Design: The sleek and modern design of the stainless steel cup and straw exudes sophistication, suitable for any occasion or setting.

Reusability: The reusable nature of these products significantly reduces waste generated from single-use plastics and contributes to a more sustainable lifestyle.

Combo Convenience: The combination of the stainless steel cup and straw offers a practical and eco-friendly solution to enjoy your favourite beverages.

Benefits of Using Ecobud's Stainless Steel Cup and Straw

Opting for Ecobud's Stainless Steel Cup and Straw provides numerous advantages:

Eco-Conscious Choice: The reusable design directly contributes to waste reduction and encourages sustainable practices.

Durable and Long-Lasting: The high-quality stainless steel material ensures a durable and long-lasting solution compared to disposable alternatives.

Chemical-Free Drinking: Free from harmful chemicals like BPA, the Stainless Steel Cup and Straw offers a safe and healthier choice for enjoying your beverages.

Temperature Retention: The stainless steel maintains the temperature of your drinks, allowing for a more enjoyable drinking experience.

The Impact of Reusable Cup and Straw on the Environment

Switching to Ecobud's Stainless Steel Cup and Straw positively impacts the environment:

Waste Reduction: By replacing disposable plastics, these reusable products contribute significantly to reducing plastic waste in landfills and oceans.

Resource Conservation: Opting for a reusable solution aids in conserving the resources and energy used in producing and disposing of single-use plastics.

Fostering Sustainability: Encouraging the use of environmentally responsible products promotes a more sustainable mindset and lifestyle.

Caring for and Maintaining Your Stainless Steel Cup and Straw

Keep your Stainless Steel Cup and Straw in pristine condition with these maintenance tips:

Regular Cleaning: Wash the cup and straw with warm, soapy water using a soft cloth or a straw cleaner for optimal cleanliness.

Dry Thoroughly: Air-dry the cup and straw completely to prevent any potential rust or odours from developing.

Proper Storage: Keep the reusable cup with straw in a dry and clean place when not in use to maintain its fresh and sanitary condition.

Embrace a Greener, Healthier Lifestyle with Ecobud's Full Range of Products

Expand your eco-friendly collection with Ecobud's diverse range of products:

Gentoo Water Filter Jugs: Experience purified water with the cutting-edge filtration technology of these sustainable and stylish jugs.

Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottles: Enjoy beverages at their optimal temperature with these eco-friendly and sophisticated bottles.

Stainless Steel Vacuum Mugs: Take pleasure in enjoying your favourite coffee, tea or even iced cold drinks on the go with an eco-conscious reusable mug.

Conclusion: Embrace a More Sustainable Lifestyle with Ecobud’s Stainless Steel Cup and Straw

By choosing to use Ecobud's Stainless Steel Cup and Straw, you embark on a remarkable journey towards a sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle while enjoying your favourite beverages in style. Not only do these products offer a healthier alternative to disposable plastics, but they also contribute to waste reduction and environmental conservation.

Discover the full range of eco-conscious hydrating solutions available at Ecobud's website, and take a stand against single-use plastics and waste. Together, we can make a difference and build a more sustainable future for ourselves and generations to come. Embrace the stainless steel revolution today and be a part of the change with Ecobud's Stainless Steel reusable cup with straw.