Waste-less

Like Kate, I'm also in the transitional phase of trying to create as little waste as possible. It's devastating to realize how much waste we collectively produce every single day.  I constantly encourage everyone to do the best they can to produce as little waste as possible. We can all do much, much better than we currently are!  We don't need to all do it perfectly, ie. Zero waste, but like Kate says, we need millions to do it imperfectly to make a significant impact. 
Some of the changes I have made are stocking up on reusable grocery bags, and produce bags, silicone food saver bags, sustainable items (not made from plastic), glass and metal straws,bars of soap...and many little changes that add up as time goes by!

These have been a life saver, so durable and perfect for freezing and storing fruit and veggies...unlike ziplock bags, they even have measurements on them! 

Oh, how many small plastic bags I've saved since I bought these! Every single produce item seems to need a bag, especially with the amount of fresh produce I buy, and now I can stop the instance collection!

I love these straws and use them daily! So far I've broken two :( but I just need to be more careful!

Another option for a durable straw:) I like the glass ones better because I can see through it to make sure it's always clean, but these are great for travel! 

Grocery Bag...I like shopping for products on this website because I adore dogs, and each purchase goes toward feeding sheltered animals:)

By making my own almond milk I save a lot of plastic bottle because I drink it pretty much daily in my smoothies, and it's a healthier option without any preservatives to make it at home:)

I also grow my own sprouts to not only save money, but to to get fresher sprouts without having to toss out a little plastic container every two days! I love being able to grow 4 different kinds of sprouts. It takes only 5 days to grow, and it takes me about 5 days to eat them all, so I alway have a fresh supply on hand!

 

This is an amazing kit for travel or go anywhere where they offer plastic utencils. Tiny Panda Pink Bamboo, Travel, Portable, Reusable Cutlery Set | Reusable Utensils With Case 

Another very important item to have is a reusable water botther. I got his one on iheartdog as well. It's a great portable size, and stainless steel.