The scale of environmental destruction humans have created and the fallout we are now just beginning to face is overwhelming. Like, knock the wind out of you, re-evaluate the idea of bringing kids into this world overwhelming. There is so much that needs to be done on a large scale. But I really believe that …
Tag: zero waste
Zero Waste Swap: Dish Soap
For me, a big part of aiming for zero waste is planning my meals carefully and cooking at home. Between that and the reusables I take my breakfasts and lunches to work in, cleaning dishes feels like a constant chore (not to mention my partner loves to cook, admittedly delicious, meals he insists require the …
One Woman’s Trash…is My New Desk
Creating a useful/beautiful home doesn’t have to be expensive. All my favourite furniture and decor pieces in my apartment were passed along to me by relatives (the mirror on my desk is from one of my aunts’ houses). I found this vintage flip-top vanity on the curb waiting for the garbage truck on my way …
Zero Waste Gift Wrap
My family has always been pretty good at doing low-waste Christmas wrapping. My parents have a Rubbermaid bin full of gift bags and paper that we take turns squirrelling away to various corners of the house to wrap our family gifts. At the end of the day, all of the bags and most of the …
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 …