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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 26
4 min

Fairtrade organic chocolate brands.

We all love chocolate but not all brands are equally sustainable. Read here about several Fairtrade organic chocolate brands.

Valinda

Feb 26
4 min

5 types of Vegetarians

We've all heard about people who don't eat meat, which we call "vegetarians." However, there are 5 types of vegetarians.

Valinda

Feb 19
3 min

How To Freeze in Glass

Freezing food leftovers is glass it possible and not as hard as you might think.

Organic Food 101: Definition, Practices, Certifications, and Benefits

Valinda

Feb 5
4 min

Organic Food 101: Definition, Practices, Certifications, and Benefits

We all know organic food is healthier but why is that and what does organic even mean?

Valinda

Nov 6, 2020
4 min

Alternatives to Plastic Food Wraps

Most people use lots of plastic but often there are alternatives available. Especially around your food you want to avoid plastic.

Valinda

Sep 4, 2020
4 min

Unpaper Towels

Have you have thought about unpaper towels as an alternative to disposable paper napkins and tissues?

Vegan vs. Plant-based: What’s The Difference?

Valinda

Aug 21, 2020
3 min

Vegan vs. Plant-based: What’s The Difference?

Deciding to eat less meat is a great way to help our planet but do you know the difference between vegan and plant-based?

Biodegradable vs Compostable: What’s the Difference and Why It’s Important

Valinda

Jul 24, 2020
4 min

Biodegradable vs Compostable: What’s the Difference and Why It’s Important

When you live more sustainable, you'll notice lots of labels. Biodegradable and compostable are just a few but do you know the difference?

Valinda

Jul 10, 2020
2 min

Eco-Friendly Lunch Boxes

Using a eco-friendly, stainless steel lunch box is a great way to reduce to amount of plastic around your food.

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

Apr 10, 2020
3 min

5 Disadvantages of Organic Farming

Have you considered the disadvantages of organic farming? Not only for the farmer but also for you as a consumer.

Valinda

Feb 14, 2020
3 min

How to reduce food waste

Trying to reduce your food waste not only saves you lots of money, but it also saves you a lot of time.

Valinda

Jan 31, 2020
2 min

4 tips for Eco-friendly Dishwashing

Make your daily dishes for eco-friendly with these zero waste tips.

Valinda

Jan 17, 2020
3 min

Glass vs Plastic

Glass vs Plastic. Which is better for the environment? The answer might surprise you.

Valinda

Dec 13, 2019
2 min

Reusable Kitchen Towels

Compared to the well-know disposable paper towels, reusable kitchen towels are a great alternative for a zero waste lifestyle.

Valinda

Dec 6, 2019
2 min

How to store Food without Plastic

Storing leftovers without plastic is possible. You just might need some guidance. Read here a few tips how to store food without plastic.

Valinda

Nov 29, 2019
2 min

10 sustainable gifts for a foodie

10 awesome sustainable gift ideas for your zero waste foodie friend.

Valinda

Nov 1, 2019
3 min

Organic Foods Pros and Cons

Organic food is becoming more popular but is it really that perfect? Read here about the organic food pros and cons.

Valinda

Oct 11, 2019
2 min

Sustainable Thanksgiving

Make the holidays more zero-waste with these tips for a sustainable thanksgiving.

Valinda

Jul 12, 2019
2 min

Zero Waste Grocery Shopping

Zero waste grocery shopping is not possible everywhere. Read here 5 tips to do your groceries relatively waste-free without a bulk store.

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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.