I made my own recycled paper for the first time out of used envelopes and made a little painting 😊1yr ⋅ ohwhataworlditseems ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Ok so maybe I don't cut straight, i'm no carpenter. Made use of the old fence/gate I had to tear down and replace, even used a bunch of the old screws. The little boxes were gifted to the seniors in my neighborhood, prefilled with soil and a pack of lettuce seeds for a pop up salad box.4yr ⋅ smokylimbs ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Tried something new hope everyone likes it! I always reaffirm when eco-anxiety kicks in. How do you deal with your eco-anxiety?2yr ⋅ zengandalf ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Saw someone else just posted this too! Melted wax out of old candles to make succulent planters today 🪴3yr ⋅ kbthenwhat ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
My husband and I are trying to build our seasonal decor while not buying new. I helped out at an extremely generous, extremely festive (😉) family friend's home this week, and she sent me home with this!! To be used and enjoyed for decades to come, now under a new roof. Thought you all might enjoy!2yr ⋅ eboss25 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Inspired by another poster I got a reusable handkerchief box, and my mom gifted me all her estate sale vintage hankies for it3yr ⋅ seekingteacup ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Stop Office Catalogue Distribution! If you work for companies that do this, please get in front of it. The addressees are often outdated (no longer employees), these are unsolicited, and as the slogan on the box clearly says browse are entire offering online. What a waste of materials!1yr ⋅ ZeroSix4 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
SPONGE SQUASH! Works super well for cleaning dishes, each piece lasts a couple weeks/months then its compostable. I'm so excited.2yr ⋅ sadepagy ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Last year’s calendar cut up into cards and envelopes for my Christmas/Graduation thank you notes. Waste not want not!1yr ⋅ 4thehonorofgayskull ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Someone in our apartment block threw out this desk with the trash. A coat of paint and a little TLC and it's good as new!4yr ⋅ thehuntresswillow ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
When your favorite brand uses ocean waste to make the button of a shirt and calls themselves sustainable!!1yr ⋅ sreekuttanls ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I saw this at Target yesterday and it made me smile! Thought I’d share for all my Target shoppers2yr ⋅ picklelife00 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
We went camping last week and brought jars to bring our compost back home. We filled up three. We also used little water, didn't make a lot of trash, made a lot of great no cook meals, and had a great low waste week.3yr ⋅ fredfreddy4444 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
We harvested so many raspberries this season, and the best part is that they didn't come in any plastic packaging! Low maintenance & delicious ❤️4yr ⋅ violetgrumble ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Grew, harvested, and dried my own basil this year! Feels good to not have to buy it from a grocery store!4yr ⋅ tylerthepup ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I may not be the best seamstress and I'm not sure I can still wear these pants to work, but they're a comfortable fit and I wasn't going to let a rip make me get rid of them.4yr ⋅ ladyliyra ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Six months of daily. Don't travel with it, and will occasionally use stronger aluminum free stuff from bigger brand if I have a big meeting on a hot day. This is great tho. Use 99% of the time and lasts much longer. New ones come in cardboard push-up which will make end of life use more pleasant :)1yr ⋅ buztabuzt ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Starting a quilt out of my scraps of flannel! This is my first attempt at quilting anything ever... and my sewing machine suddenly broke down after 2 pieces. This will keep my hands busy for a few weeks!4yr ⋅ naillij05 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Shamelessly stolen from me_irl, I forget more often than I'd like to admit5yr ⋅ I-Have-N0-Username ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Reused this vinegar bottle for rosemary infused olive oil. It’s perfect because it came with a rubber straining piece at the lip.4yr ⋅ brookieco_okie ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I hate not being able to use my pencils completely, so I made a rolled paper extension for when they get too small.5yr ⋅ ShineLikeCookies ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Since my community no longer recycles glass (just grinds it up and takes it to the landfill) I now turn my empty medication vials into tiny works of art!5yr ⋅ theredrhodes ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Local coffee shop puts your to-go order in a jar. If you bring the jar back, you get $1 off your next order3yr ⋅ NelyafinweMaitimo ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
we acquired this giant tote full of tempered glass phone protectors. They're all older phones at this point. I have no idea what to do with them...I hate to toss...2yr ⋅ A500miles ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Garlic jar makes a nice small cocktail glass. Glass containers are still useful and will be useful until they shatter. Keep em!1yr ⋅ DoReid0 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Use banners instead of balloons! Banners can be reused again and again, saving you money!5yr ⋅ mandyyyyrae ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Great shoes with a significant failure point. Zip ties, backing from a broken dog collar and utter lack of style for the win.3yr ⋅ iatethefrog ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I bought this rug at Goodwill but it sucks at being a rug. What can I turn it into?1yr ⋅ mercariseller321 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
How to not get anxiety when you see cardboard boxes overflowing in the LANDFILL dumpster?1yr ⋅ ttkitty30 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Thanks to this sub, I tried my hand at making laundry detergent using products with only paper packaging. Recipe in comments!3yr ⋅ brewingfairy ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I was given a coffee table that had abnormally low legs, so I replaced those. I was left with the low ones wondering what I could do, and made some plant stands with them!4yr ⋅ buffmonalisa ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Upcycled this old dress into a summer top. What made this even more interesting was that this was the first dress I ever made, so I could compare my sewing skills progress from 7 years ago to now.5yr ⋅ tangled_threads ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
What to do with paper products that are marketed as compostable? I don’t have a compost. Can they be recycled normally?1yr ⋅ auburnwaves ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Makes me think about all the clothing that attach spare buttons via small plastic bags instead of doing it this way. Why is this way not a mandatory requirement? Also, replacing plastic tag attachers with string? If there's a group I should join that is trying to implement new standards please send2yr ⋅ mschingis23 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
found at walmart!! could’ve done without the packing but for $3.99 i love that it’s becoming more accessible for everyday people :)4yr ⋅ urajoke ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Being perfectly honest, my favorite whisky glass is a reused yogurt container4yr ⋅ tehAwesomer ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Got too many cords? Try stuffing them into old toilet paper cardboard rolls to organize them!3yr ⋅ MoistMilkshakes ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Made using almost every part of 11 leggings, 9 tank tops, 1 top, and (part of) 1 skirt. Everything was used except the elastic waistbands and straps, leaving just one small bag of trash.4yr ⋅ hippiehope ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Laundry day, my weeks worth of handkerchiefs and dinner napkins for a family of 3.2yr ⋅ SpiralBreeze ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
When I moved in with my roommates, they used plastic sandwich bags for everything. This Tupperware mountain is from one day of all of us packing our lunches. We haven’t used a plastic sandwich bag since May! Bonus-they didn’t purchase any new Tupperware, it all just started having a daily use!5yr ⋅ eeekkksss ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
After years of using disposable bic lighters, I switched to this rechargeable, flameless lighter 5 years ago, and it’s still going strong!2yr ⋅ aggressiveboots ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Biodegradable packing peanuts. It’s a shame these are only becoming “a thing” now.3yr ⋅ MrsToneZone ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
My silk pajama shorts ripped, so I took the material, elastic from the waist band, and made silk sleep scrunchies. I will save the decorative lace for another project.1yr ⋅ kalenotwhales ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I crocheted a dual purpose soap pouch and body exfoliator from twine. It's not perfect but I can't wait to try it! Solid soap eliminates plastic packaging, uses less water, this is palm oil free. The pouch will mean I can use it even when it's a small slither, and get a good lather.3yr ⋅ badgerhoneyy ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Someone in my building was throwing away this gorgeous purple airing rack because one of the bars had separated. I saved it with some sugru.4yr ⋅ witch_harlotte ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Perfect way to water my seeds and use an item I was gifted but don’t use (wine aerator-pourer)1yr ⋅ hvs859 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Hung onto this silk pillowcase that was falling apart on one side knowing I’d find a use for it and I did, I used the good side to patch this 1960s coat liner that was full of runs and tears around the armpits. The coat lives on!1yr ⋅ apeachykeenbean ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
My mum bought these placemats made out of recycled plastic that was picked up from beaches. My cat likes them too.2yr ⋅ Automatic-Amoeba-750 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Found this Corsair K70 in a goodwill for $6. It was in real nasty shape but all the parts were there. Spent the time restoring it to its former glory. Before and After.4yr ⋅ A-Stackhouse ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Tiny bed side table I made out of scrap ply wood from my sculpture class. The pattern for the top let me use really small pieces that would normally get tossed. Not my best work but it was a lot of fun to make!4yr ⋅ liamoco123 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Had leftover wine corks, needed coasters. A fun little project and 2 problems solved3yr ⋅ g00ber88 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
If you haven't watched seaspiracy yet I'd highly recommend you do! If you have lemme know your thoughts in the comments :)3yr ⋅ chopsuey2607 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Target had so many zero plastic deodorant options today! Now if only I can find one that actually works for me.2yr ⋅ premelia ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
My boyfriend uses lip balm religiously. I saved his used tubes for the last year and today I am re-using them! I found a recipe for lip balm on pinterest.5yr ⋅ logibearr ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Great development by Sainsbury's supermarket in the UK, switching to FSC accredited recyclable paper bags instead of single use plastic ones for their bakery products! Saw this in my local store.4yr ⋅ planet_2020 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Apple Cider Vinegar Bottles make lovely to-go bottles for chilled drinks4yr ⋅ greyinyoface ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Getting nearly 20 years out of one plastic dispenser is some top-level #ZeroWaste1yr ⋅ h2opolopunk ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Someone at work collected used K-cups, filled them with soil and planted some cuttings. They are thriving!5yr ⋅ Yogi_scientist ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Our company caters a lot from Panera and because of the pandemic, Panera started delivering the food in these reusable bags that they can’t take back. So I took some home to be used as grocery bags, storage, organizing etc.1yr ⋅ cereshalocapricorn ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Maybe you can help me figure out what can I do with my wife’s old breast pads? Can’t sell them but material is good, don’t want to throw them away.1yr ⋅ Careful_with_ThatAxe ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
My first plastic-free shopping trip! (I even rode my bike to the store too)5yr ⋅ Hopezero ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Giving breadmaking a try. Seeing if I can incorporate it into my routine and get rid of another source of household plastic.4yr ⋅ shaylrose ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I nearly squealed when I saw them! I finally found plastic free tofu! (And cheap too!)5yr ⋅ OddPlankton ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I’m moving and instead of buying paper or bubble wrap, I used tshirts and pajamas to wrap my breakable stuff!4yr ⋅ lilkajj ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Started regrowing our romaine lettuce that we buy for our guinea pigs! It’s a slow process, but it’s worth being able to regrow and reuse.3yr ⋅ bountifulknitter ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Use the leftover fruit from making simple syrup to make a delicious flavored milk! I present strawberry syrup and strawberry oat milk 🍓11mo ⋅ unbreakable95 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
New Zealand supermarkets are finally trialling less plastic on their fruit and veggies4yr ⋅ pricelessangie ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I know Chanukah is over now but I just wanted to mention how much I love my electric lighter! The candles are paraffin-free too. I just need to find a cute little tray to use instead of foil and it'll be a totally zero-waste Chanukah next year!2yr ⋅ crazycrayola ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Zero waste quarantine project: I made a baby doll for my daughter out of clothing scraps, remnants, and thrifted yarn. Stuffing is an old cotton apron I shredded.4yr ⋅ marigoldsfavorite ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Got 11 pounds of blemished organic honeycrisp apples for $5 at the grocery store. These were destined for the dumpster and I was happy to rescue them.4yr ⋅ homestead-dreaming ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
That's what he meant when my husband asked me to get rid of some of the scraps lying around, didn't he? - Quick book bag made yesterday evening. No pattern, just put together my scraps.4yr ⋅ KristinaMariaS ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
You guys liked my last Christmas project, so here’s another: a quilted wall hanging made with scrap fabrics from my stash. For the inside, I Frankenstein-sewed bits of leftover batting together, and it worked perfectly. Nothing purchased, and the 2nd lightest green fabric is at least 25 years old!4yr ⋅ exhaustedoctopus ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I made my child a play oven set. Now I'm wondering, can I recycle this (carton and plastic) now after I used acrylic paint on them?1yr ⋅ kassialma92 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Lego commits to switching to eco-friendly, biodegradable hemp plastic by 2030.2yr ⋅ katespadesaturday ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Found the only refill store in my city! Stocked up on hand and body soap to last me a while. Trying to cut down on as much plastic as I can!2yr ⋅ jayy_double_u ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I’ve started washing out glass jars to use in place of plastic sandwich bags.5yr ⋅ starszasiostra ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
My girlfriend painted this paper bag to repurpose it as a Christmas gift bag3yr ⋅ pandanomnom ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I found out this packaging for a tea I got from Kroger is actually biodegradable. I wish more teas and coffees had packaging like this or just none at all2yr ⋅ Flow3rKing ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Seriously Wild is incredible. Missed deodorant stick and use the paper refills as campfire starters! (not an ad, just love it)1yr ⋅ letsgetatter ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Planter made from all upcyled wood (saved from the trash) for Mother’s Day!4yr ⋅ Looseygoosey20 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Since my shower always takes forever to warm up, I've started collecting some of the cold water with an old 1L kombucha bottle. Using it to feed my plants!5yr ⋅ priviet123 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Worker at Wendy’s let me use my own cup for a frosty, and even gave it to me for free!5yr ⋅ rebekahtucker ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I froze an huge can of Costco tomato paste in 2 TBS balls so I should be set for like 5 yrs4yr ⋅ theprettiestbaglady ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I have found a great use for my unwanted small glass jars. With a little self made sticker they look amazing!2yr ⋅ itspuia ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Is plastic better? Are there alternatives? I feel like I will be producing a lot more trash by replacing the head of the right brush every year, while I can just clean the plastic one with boiling water.3yr ⋅ Colourblimdedsouls ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Used my broken drying rack to guide my blackberry plant. An old drawer has become my herb garden.4yr ⋅ Jerommeke66 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Any ideas about what to do with old kids’ socks they’ve outgrown and are too shabby to donate?2yr ⋅ shbro1 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Invest in a serger. Use my serger to remake old towels into many shop towel as well as tailor nicer used clothes from a thrifts so they fit.2yr ⋅ onlineorderperson ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
