As we try to creep out of this pandemic and emerge ourselves into a better future, you may be wondering what it will look like. During the pandemic, reusable items that would normally be allowed in cafes and shops were banned. As a result, waste became abundant. Masks became an essential and so many disposable masks seen flying in the wind. Not to mention the mounds of takeout containers that replaced meals out at restaurants. If you noticed all of this waste and found yourself upset about it, there are things that you can do. You can take control of the waste you make by choosing sustainable living. In this…
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Easy Ways to Reduce Waste this Thanksgiving
This year was the first holiday I planned to host where I actually had to do all the cooking. I hosted my first Friendsgiving this past Saturday, since I’m not going to see my family for Thanksgiving. It was a lot of firsts for me. First time roasting a turkey, first time trying to reduce waste while hosting a gathering, and first time I’ve ever used the fancy dishes my mom bought me from a thrift store a couple of years ago! As I shopped for my first turkey and wandered around the store looking for something called browning sauce, I started to think about how much waste would be…