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Helping you towards an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle

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Zero Waste Lifestyle

6 Tips to Start Zero Wasting
10 Things I no longer buy
Hemp vs Bamboo vs Cotton

Zero Waste House

How to Reduce food waste
Zero Waste Dishwashing
Store food without Plastic

Parenting

6 Zero Waste Pregnancy tips
Zero Waste gifts for Kids
Save $ with Cloth Diapers

Valinda

Mar 5
4 min

Bidet Vs Toilet Paper

Each person uses over 100 rolls of toilet paper each year. Have you ever considered a bidet as a more sustainable option?

6 Sustainable Hair Care Brands You Need to Try

Valinda

Jan 8
4 min

6 Sustainable Hair Care Brands You Need to Try

Most of us have a love/hate relationship with our hair but we want to treat it eco-friendly not only for ourself but also for our planet.

Valinda

Sep 11, 2020
4 min

Plastic Free Laundry Detergent

Opting to go for plastic free laundry detergent is not only better for our planet, it is also less harmful to your health.

Valinda

Jun 26, 2020
2 min

Zero Waste Sunscreen

Protecting your skin while taking care of the earth. Read here more about zero waste sunscreen brands.

Valinda

Jun 18, 2020
3 min

Natural Sponges

Did you know that most sponges nowadays are plastic? Switch to a more natural alternative natural sponge like loofah.

Valinda

Jun 5, 2020
3 min

Plastic Free Deodorant

Almost everyone uses deodorant but these are not very sustainable. A plastic free deodorant could help your zero waste journey.

Valinda

May 15, 2020
3 min

Alternatives to Toilet Paper

We all use toilet paper rather regularly but are there more sustainable alternatives out there?

Valinda

May 1, 2020
2 min

Zero Waste Makeup Brands

These Zero Waste Makeup Brands are great for those who can't make time to make their own. Even better, all these brands are made in Europe.

Valinda

Apr 3, 2020
3 min

Zero Waste Dental Care

It is important to take good care of your teeth but we would like to do this as sustainable as possible.

Valinda

Feb 21, 2020
2 min

My Zero Waste Face Care Routine

See what I use on my face during the day in my Zero Waste face care routine.

Valinda

Nov 22, 2019
2 min

7 Ways to save water

Only about 0,5% of our worlds fresh water is easily available so we should use it with caution. Read here several tips to save water.

Valinda

Oct 18, 2019
3 min

Zero Waste Contraceptive

Unless you want to have kids soon, you need to consider birth control options. Read here about your zero waste contraceptive options.

Valinda

Sep 13, 2019
2 min

Reusable Facial Rounds

Reusable facial rounds are such an easy way to reduce your waste. They are made with cotton, hemp or bamboo. Which is for you?

Valinda

Jul 26, 2019
3 min

Sustainable Laundry

Our washing routine has an impact on the environment. Read here 5 tips for a sustainable laundry.

Valinda

Jun 28, 2019
2 min

Zero Waste Hair Removal

Even though body hair is natural, most of us would like to remove it. Here are several zero waste alternatives to a disposable razor.

4 reasons why a bamboo toothbrush is better

Valinda

May 31, 2019
2 min

4 reasons why a bamboo toothbrush is better

If you want a zero-waste bathroom, switching your toothbrush is a good start. Read here 4 reasons why a bamboo toothbrush is better.

Valinda

May 3, 2019
2 min

4 Reasons Why to use Shampoo Bars

When making your bathroom more sustainable, switching to a shampoo bar is a great start. Read here 4 reasons why shampoo bars are awesome.

Valinda

Apr 12, 2019
2 min

Does the No-Poo Method work?

Does the no-poo method work? Well, it doesn't for me. Read here about my struggles with the no-poo method.

Valinda

Mar 15, 2019
2 min

Why use a Menstrual Cup

Using a menstrual cup is a great zero waste alternative for your period.

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Meet Valinda

Hi there,

I am the founder of the green and happy mom blog and green and happy shop. After battling severe depression, I am determined to make the world a little better and I want to take you along that journey with me.