Waste Free Tennessee

21/10/2021

Reducing waste is for everyone. You don’t have to “go zero waste” to reap the benefits of reducing waste. Our combined efforts impact climate change.

The average American recycles only 1.5 pounds of the 4.40 pounds of waste they generate on a daily basis, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Here are six ways to start reducing that number at your house.

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19/10/2021

When you need to replace your yoga mat, consider something more sustainable than the standard PVC mat you find in most stores. I've been enjoying this cork mat -

For the past month, I've been using a new sustainably harvested cork yoga mat printed with a peaceful mountain scene.

07/10/2021

Before we get into how you, a person who cares about reducing waste, can recycle clothes, let’s clear up one thing. Consumers aren’t the biggest problem when it comes to the colossal problem of pollution within the fashion industry.

Before we get into how you, a person who cares about reducing waste, can recycle clothes, make note: consumers aren't the biggest problem in pollution within the fashion industry.

03/10/2021

Yes! Eliminating food waste is crucial.

02/10/2021

Here are a few ways you can reduce waste. Being mindful of the stuff you bring into your home is step one - you can see a few little things we do in this video, including eliminating food waste and paper waste as well. (Plus a peek at our subpod)

Let's Reduce Waste Around the House in Little Ways - here's how I am reducing waste in our home little by little. Read more about starting a waste-free lifes...

01/10/2021

Even your most worn out jeans can be recycled. There are so many alternatives to throwing clothing in the dump. Explore some of the options and help reduce greenhouse gases that lead to climate change.

Before we get into how you, a person who cares about reducing waste, can recycle clothes, make note: consumers aren't the biggest problem in pollution within the fashion industry.

22/09/2021

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by plastic pollution? If you follow any activists on social media you may have experienced eco-anxiety. That feeling that you can never do enough to make a difference? Don’t let that stop you from doing what you can. Acknowledge that you can’t do it all and strive for implementing the actions that are within your ability.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by plastic pollution? If you follow any activists on social media you may have experienced eco-anxiety.

31/07/2021

The creator started Pela when his son Cole dug up some plastic on the beach in Hawaii and he started wondering about the impact of plastics on our planet…"I just want to make sure that I do my best to protect the planet our home for my children and their children and the future generations to come!"

When I first discovered the compostable phone case, I was excited to make the swap to one made with sustainable materials.

29/07/2021

"Once you are ready to compost your Pela Case, all you’ll need to do is toss your used case in your backyard compost bin, give it all a mix, and let the microorganisms do the rest of the work." https://wastefreetennessee.com/our-favorite-compostable-phone-case/

28/07/2021

Going waste-free means you are always on the lookout for sustainable materials to replace single-use plastic. It means using up what you have before buying a replacement, learning to live without in some cases.

Most of all, it means looking for more sustainable options for commonly used items.

Plastic is such an incredible invention. It has literally saved lives in the case of medical uses of plastic such as tubing, oxygen masks, and more.

Using plastic has made a lot of things possible that were previously unimaginable. Plastic has been around longer than every person alive today.

Sadly, it will still be around when all of us are gone.
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