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Easy Zero Waste Bread

In my quest to keep my home (and the oceans and landfills) as plastic-free as possible, bread was a bit of a puzzle for me. While I try not to eat too much of it due to my insulin resistance, it is awfully handy to have some around the house for quick meals, especially for …

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How to Turn Old t-shirts into Yarn

Even whine you’re careful not to bring any clothes you don’t absolutely love or need into your home, eventually, you are probably going to have to say goodbye to some of them. With the exception of underwear, I’ve always either donated or swapped clothes I can no longer wear or no longer need, or, if …

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How to Make Your Own Beeswax Wraps

Guess what? I haven’t used plastic wrap or ziplock bags in about a year now! This is in part due to making an effort to save and reuse glass containers, but it’s mostly because last year I started using beeswax wraps. They basically act like reusable plastic wrap. You just warm them up in your …

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Welcome to Useful/Beautiful

Welcome to your source for beautiful, eco-friendly, low-waste and plastic-free inspiration for your home and lifestyle! I come by my passion for environmental issues honestly. My parents both have a deep love and respect for nature and they did their best to pass that along to my brother and I. Growing up, we spent a …

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