The Zero Waste Family

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The Zero Waste Family

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We’re a family of five living zero waste, plant-based, & mindfully minimal so that both our kids and planet can enjoy a beautiful, thriving future.

Connecting families that strive to live life promoting health, happiness and family time, all while choosing to reduce our carbon footprints on our planet.

06/11/2026

Today, I’m giving myself permission to press pause. 🍂💛

Between work, school and being a mom to three teenagers, there’s always something that needs my attention. But today, I needed a little time for myself.

An absolutely beautiful fall day, fresh air and golden leaves—just what I needed to recharge my battery. No big plans, just slowing down and enjoying the moment.

Anyone else need a little timeout? 🍁

01/11/2026

Taking off my makeup without adding another disposable wipe to the trash. 🌿💚

I make my own makeup remover using reusable cotton rounds and a glass jar—an easy swap that helps me cut waste and save money!

You’ll need:

🌱 2 tablespoons jojoba oil, sweet almond oil or fractionated coconut oil
🌱 4 tablespoons alcohol-free witch hazel
💧2 teaspoons of soap
🌱 A clean glass jar and reusable cotton rounds

Pour the liquids into the jar, close the lid and shake well. Add your reusable cotton rounds, let them absorb the mixture and voilà—homemade makeup remover pads! ♻️

Gently wipe away makeup, avoiding getting the mixture in your eyes, then follow with a gentle face wash. Wash your rounds after each use and reuse.

These will last a week on the counter before I will make new ones.

Simple ingredients, reusable pads and a little less waste. 💚

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30/10/2026

Such a tiny thing. Such a lasting mess. 🌍🥤

A plastic straw may be used for just a few minutes, but its impact lasts long after the drink is gone.

Plastic straws can end up in our waterways, where they can harm wildlife. Over time, plastic breaks into smaller pieces called microplastics instead of simply disappearing.

In our family, we use both stainless steel and silicone straws. We wash them, reuse them, and have them ready for the next smoothie. Such a simple switch! 💚

Living with less waste starts with everyday habits, and choosing something we can use again and again is one of ours.

Have you made the switch?

26/10/2026

🪥🌍 Your toothbrush might be small, but its environmental impact is HUGE!

Have you ever stopped to think about how much waste our everyday essentials create?

Take toothbrushes, for example. An estimated 4.7 BILLION plastic toothbrushes are produced every year! 😱 Most come wrapped in plastic, are used for just a few months, and then end up in landfills or, worse, our oceans.

And because plastic doesn’t biodegrade, those toothbrushes can stick around for hundreds of years. All for something we use for just a tiny fraction of that time!

🌱 My simple zero-waste swap? Bamboo toothbrushes!

🎋 Bamboo grows incredibly fast and requires relatively little water.

🌎 Bamboo handles can be composted when they’re free of non-compostable coatings.

♻️ They help reduce our dependence on plastic.

But here’s something important: Not all bamboo toothbrushes are completely biodegradable! Many still have nylon bristles, including some made from castor oil, so always check the materials and disposal instructions.

In our family, we’ve learned that living zero waste isn’t about perfection. It’s about making small, thoughtful changes to our everyday habits.

💚 One toothbrush might not change the world, but imagine if millions of us made the switch!

Have you switched to a bamboo toothbrush yet? 🪥👇

23/10/2026

Happy birthday to my beautiful and amazing daughter Isabella Syrén. Love you 😘

20/10/2026

🍂 One of my favorite fall gardening tricks is completely FREE! 🍁

Every fall, I gather fallen leaves and spread them over my vegetable garden beds. Instead of bagging them up and throwing them away, I let nature do its thing!

These leaves act as a cozy blanket for my garden, protecting the soil during the colder months, holding in moisture, and slowly breaking down to feed the soil for next year’s growing season.

I love finding simple ways to work with nature instead of against it. And when something is this good for my garden AND costs absolutely nothing, it’s a win-win! 💚

Do you leave your fall leaves in the garden too?

13/10/2026

Anyone else love farmers markets as much as I do?

There’s just something special about shopping for fresh, locally grown, organic produce from small farmers. 💚

Not only am I supporting local farmers and bringing home delicious seasonal food for my family, but the BEST part? Most of it is package-free, which means I can shop zero waste!

Fresh food, less plastic, supporting small businesses, and a healthier planet. What’s not to love?

Are you a farmers market lover too? 🥬🍅

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09/10/2026

Why buy NEW when we already have SO MUCH? ♻️💚

One of the easiest ways my family saves money AND reduces our environmental footprint is by shopping secondhand!

As a single mom of three teenagers, I know how expensive life can get. That’s why we thrift almost everything — clothes, shoes, furniture, home essentials, and even sports and outdoor gear.

And you know what? We rarely feel like we’re missing out by not buying new!

🌎 Here’s why thrifting matters:

♻️ Less waste: We keep perfectly good items out of landfills and give them a second life.

💧 Fewer resources: Buying secondhand reduces the demand for new products, saving water, energy, and raw materials.

💰 More money in our pockets: We save thousands by choosing pre-loved instead of brand-new.

🌱 Less pollution: Producing new things creates emissions, waste, and pollution that our planet simply doesn’t need more of.

Here’s the thing: We have already produced SO MUCH STUFF that many of these products could last us a lifetime! So why keep draining our planet’s precious resources and creating more pollution when there are already perfectly good things out there waiting to be used?

For us, thrifting isn’t just about saving money. It’s about teaching my kids that something doesn’t have to be NEW to be valuable.

And honestly, finding an amazing secondhand treasure is so much more fun than buying something off the rack!

The most sustainable item is often the one that already exists. Let’s use what we have instead of constantly producing more. 🌍💚

Tell me, what’s your best secondhand find?

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