If we have a big enough garden, creating our own composting bin is a great Zero Waste solution.
Moreover, some food waste, such as coffee or eggshells, can be used as fertilizer instead of being composted like all other organic waste.
Let’s choose clay vases over plastic ones. It can be a much more sustainable solution for our plants.
When possible, instead of choosing plants that have already been grown in pots (typically made of plastic), the Zero Waste solution is definitely to grow the plant that we want by sowing it directly in the soil or in pots that we already have (possibly made of clay) without buying new ones.
If we can’t sow a plant from the seed, then let’s try to propagate it with cuttings, taking them from an already existing plant. We can put them in water so that they can grow roots. This way we can use the vases we already have, avoiding to buy new products.
Do you have some more Zero Waste suggestions and solutions? Write us! We’ll be happy to add it to our list and inspire always more people.
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To water your plants, you can use rainwater from past days: it will take a few barrels to stock up during rainy days, and then we can use it whenever we need.
Another great Zero Waste solution to water our plants is that of using cooking water, or the water used to wash vegetables and fruits, to fill up a heating pad, or to run the water before it becomes warm.
Growing our own food is a profoundly revolutionary act as well as healthy. If we don’t have big spaces (or only a balcony), let’s consider the possibility of growing at least something such as tomatoes or a lemon tree. Any kind of food, if homegrown, will allow us to lower consumption, save on your groceries, and make us sure about the quality of the food we’re eating.
When we take care of our plants, from our veggies to our decorative ones, let’s make use of pesticides and remedies that are natural (if not homemade). Chemical pesticides are highly toxic not only for plants and for the environment (let’s always take into consideration production processes!) but also for ourselves.
If we have a big enough garden, creating our own composting bin is a great Zero Waste solution.
Moreover, some food waste, such as coffee or eggshells, can be used as fertilizer instead of being composted like all other organic waste.
Let’s choose clay vases over plastic ones. It can be a much more sustainable solution for our plants.
When possible, instead of choosing plants that have already been grown in pots (typically made of plastic), the Zero Waste solution is definitely to grow the plant that we want by sowing it directly in the soil or in pots that we already have (possibly made of clay) without buying new ones.
If we can’t sow a plant from the seed, then let’s try to propagate it with cuttings, taking them from an already existing plant. We can put them in water so that they can grow roots. This way we can use the vases we already have, avoiding to buy new products.
Do you have some more Zero Waste suggestions and solutions? Write us! We’ll be happy to add it to our list and inspire always more people.
Keep on exploring our guide to how to live Zero Waste, visit all the sections:
In our open guide to how to eliminate single-use waste from our lives, here’s a new chapter dedicated to suggestions for Zero Waste gardening and food growing.
To water your plants, you can use rainwater from past days: it will take a few barrels to stock up during rainy days, and then we can use it whenever we need.
Another great Zero Waste solution to water our plants is that of using cooking water, or the water used to wash vegetables and fruits, to fill up a heating pad, or to run the water before it becomes warm.
Growing our own food is a profoundly revolutionary act as well as healthy. If we don’t have big spaces (or only a balcony), let’s consider the possibility of growing at least something such as tomatoes or a lemon tree. Any kind of food, if homegrown, will allow us to lower consumption, save on your groceries, and make us sure about the quality of the food we’re eating.
When we take care of our plants, from our veggies to our decorative ones, let’s make use of pesticides and remedies that are natural (if not homemade). Chemical pesticides are highly toxic not only for plants and for the environment (let’s always take into consideration production processes!) but also for ourselves.
If we have a big enough garden, creating our own composting bin is a great Zero Waste solution.
Moreover, some food waste, such as coffee or eggshells, can be used as fertilizer instead of being composted like all other organic waste.
Let’s choose clay vases over plastic ones. It can be a much more sustainable solution for our plants.
When possible, instead of choosing plants that have already been grown in pots (typically made of plastic), the Zero Waste solution is definitely to grow the plant that we want by sowing it directly in the soil or in pots that we already have (possibly made of clay) without buying new ones.
If we can’t sow a plant from the seed, then let’s try to propagate it with cuttings, taking them from an already existing plant. We can put them in water so that they can grow roots. This way we can use the vases we already have, avoiding to buy new products.
Do you have some more Zero Waste suggestions and solutions? Write us! We’ll be happy to add it to our list and inspire always more people.
Keep on exploring our guide to how to live Zero Waste, visit all the sections:
This zero waste handmade deodorant is very easy to make and we’re to show you how to do it. To make 200ml of deodorant you need 3 ingredients: 300 ml of tap water 1 spoon of baking soda 20 drops of Tea Tree Oil If we want, other essential oils we like for scenting Of...
How to make a homemade Zero Waste toothpaste in 3 steps? Here’s a recipe that is easier and faster than you would think. The only thing we’d like to highlight is that our homemade Zero Waste toothpaste is a powder, which has a texture and a flavor that are completely...
How to make candles with leftover wax? It’s really easy and satisfying. Moreover, making candles with leftover wax is a perfect Zero Waste solution for home decorations, or to make a sustainable present. What we need is: Leftover wax from old candles Old candles jars,...
