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# Treading My Own Path | Less waste, less stuff, sustainable living

Less waste, less stuff, sustainable living: steps towards a sustainable lifestyle

## Posts

- [Zero Waste Strawberry Recipes (And None of Them Are Jam)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/11/04/zero-waste-strawberry-recipes-and-none-of-them-are-jam/) - A small miracle happened. I went to the Farmers' Market...and found plastic-free strawberries! The challenge: how to use up a whole box in one weekend?!
- [REDcycle's soft plastic collection suspension - and why it might be a good thing](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2022/11/10/redcycle/) - It’s National Recycling Week and everyone is talking about the big news announced yesterday - the news that REDcycle suspended soft plastic collection from Coles/Woolworths stores across Australia. Because of this, soft plastic will no longer be recycled, and instead will be heading to landfill for the foreseeable future. What is REDcycle? REDcycle is the main
- [Where to shop online for sustainable gifts that isn't Amazon](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/11/19/shop-online-without-amazon/) - Someone on my local zero waste Facebook group recently asked the question, "what are some good zero waste stocking fillers?" and my favourite response was this one: "air". When it comes to living zero waste, the less stuff we buy the better. I'm all for cancelling Christmas altogether, in fact. But we all like to
- [Keeping chickens: Omlet walk-in run and PoleTree review](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2022/07/07/keeping-chickens-walk-in-run/) - I dreamed of keeping chickens for a good fifteen years before I finally had the space and time to accommodate them. And it's the best decision I ever made - they are such fluffy bundles of sass and personality and charm. They make me laugh every day. Two-and-a-half years ago, my first little flock (consisting
- [Picking olives for oil - how to produce enough oil for a year when you don't own any olive trees](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2022/04/28/olive-oil-harvest/) - Ah, the annual olive oil harvest. For the last several years, I've dedicated a weekend to picking olives and sending them to an olive press to extract the oil. This gives me enough olive oil to last me for a year. And I don't own any olive tress. Every year I'll post about it on
- [37 ways to use less plastic in 2022](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2021/01/14/use-less-plastic/) - Trying to use less plastic? Here are 37 ideas to reduce single-use plastic, choose alternatives to plastic waste and create better habits.
- [Can You Live Plastic-Free without Bulk Stores?](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/07/07/can-you-live-plastic-free-without-bulk-stores/) - Want to embrace plastic-free or zero waste living, but don't live near a bulk store? Here's 8 tips for reducing your plastic waste - no bulk bins required!
- [7 Plastic-Free Alternatives to Food Wrap](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/06/22/7-plastic-free-alternatives-to-food-wrap/) - No need to use single-use plastic for your leftovers. Here's 7 zero waste and plastic-free alternatives to replace clingwrap in the home.
- [5 tips to get prepped for Plastic Free July (and living with less plastic)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/06/30/plastic-free-getting-started/) - Want to reduce your plastic footprint, go zero waste or join in the Plastic Free July challenge? Here's 5 tips to get you prepared + a free PDF download with 9 tips to take it further.
- [8 Tips for making this Plastic Free July the most successful ever!](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/06/16/tips-for-making-this-plastic-free-july-the-most-successful-ever/) - Signing up for Plastic Free July? Here's some tips for making this year's challenge your most successful ever!
- [How to…Line your Rubbish Bin without a Plastic Bag](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/04/20/how-toline-your-rubbish-bin-without-a-plastic-bag/) - Think you need plastic bags to line your bin? Wrong! There's a plastic-free solution to most things if you try. You can line your bin with newspaper. Here's how...
- [5 Ways to Line a Bin without Plastic Bags](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/06/14/line-bin-without-plastic/) - With plastic bag bans increasing, and the awareness around the issue of plastic pollution growing, it seems that plastic bags are on the decline. Which is great news, once we figure out a good alternative line the rubbish bin? Here's 5 solutions...
- [Is there plastic in your teabag?](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/04/05/plastic-teabags/) - If you're a teabag-using tea drinker, it is more than likely that there's plastic in your teabags. Sure, there are different types of teabags. Different types use different types of plastic, and use it in different ways, but the majority still contain plastic. Find out more...
- [Zero waste and the circular economy (and what it has to do with us)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/08/06/zero-waste-circular-economy/) - The circular economy designs out waste and pollution, keeps items/materials in use and is regenerative. Here is how zero waste fits in, and how you can help.
- [The hardest thing about going zero waste (it's not what you think)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/01/31/hardest-thing-about-zero-waste/) - Some things make zero waste living easier. Access to bulk stores, produce without plastic packaging + willing family members for a start. But the hardest thing about reducing trash? It's not what you think...
- [Keeping chickens: an Omlet Eglu Chicken Coop Review](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/12/10/omlet-eglu-review/) - Reviewing the Omlet Eglu Go UP chicken coop, designed for urban chicken keeping. A portable chicken tractor that's easy to clean and maintain, and house your pet chickens.
- [How I started a community street planting project](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2022/04/14/community-planting-project/) - When I moved to the street where I now live two-and-a-half years ago, I immediately noticed the weedy strip of land at the end of it. My street is a cul-de-sac, but at some stage in the past it must have been a through-road to the street behind, because there is still a road-width strip.
- [7 common recycling mistakes that people make (+ what to do instead)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2022/03/10/recycling-mistakes/) - Talking enthusiastically about recycling might feel like stepping back into the nineties, when most of us thought (didn't we?) that recycling was an effective way to combat climate change. (Or was that just me...?) A few decades on and the pressing issues of the day have most definitely scaled up. But recycling hasn't gone away...
- [Toilet Paper That Builds Toilets? Yes, that's a Thing...](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/08/23/who-gives-a-crap-toilet-paper/) - If there's a brand that's consistently been with me since early in my plastic-free living and zero waste journey, it's Who Gives A Crap toilet paper. Here's why.
- [Low waste living: when to borrow and when to buy](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2022/02/24/borrowing/) - As someone who tries to live a low waste, less stuff lifestyle, it won't surprise you that I'm a cheerleader for borrowing. (I'm not sure that there's a single mantra for low waste living, but if there was, 'use what you have', 'make do' and 'borrow don't buy' would probably be hot contenders.) It's no
- [The ultimate list of plastic free swaps](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/07/02/plastic-free-swaps/) - A complete list of plastic-free alternatives, zero waste swaps + ethical independent companies to ditch plastic, reduce single-use disposables + choose to reuse
- [Seven ways I'm retrofitting my house for energy efficiency in a changing climate](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2022/02/03/retrofitting/) - Where I live, it's getting hotter. This summer we've just seen a record-breaking heatwave of six days above 40°C. There's been a few other records broken, too. Including, the highest number of days over 40°C between December and February - and we are not yet even through January. Every year we seem to be* (*we
- [3 Zero Waste Recipes: DIY Cashew Milk, Homemade Almond Milk + Almond Pulp Brownies](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/12/01/nut-milk-almond-pulp-brownies/) - With brownies like these, who wouldn't want to make nut milk? Here's a recipe for zero waste cashew milk, almond milk + a great way to use leftover almond pulp!
- [A Christmas Gift-Giving Guide for Minimalists...and their loved ones](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/12/08/a-christmas-gift-giving-guide-for-minimalists-and-their-loved-ones/) - Explaining to loved ones you don't want Xmas gifts is hard, but refusing to give gifts won't get your point across. What you need is a shared understanding...
- [How to Make (Scrappy) Apple Cider Vinegar from Scratch](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/02/16/how-to-make-scrappy-apple-cider-vinegar-from-scratch/) - Reduce both food waste + packaging: a step-by-step guide to making apple scrap vinegar from leftover cores + peels, or by using the leftover pulp from juicing.
- [30+ Ideas for a Low Waste Christmas](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/11/15/low-waste-christmas/) - Don't want to cancel Christmas, but the thought of excess wrapping, plastic decorations, unwanted gifts and fighting food waste fills you with dread? Here's 30+ideas fr a low waste Christmas...
- [Buy Nothing Day: 5 Things To Do Instead of Shopping](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/11/22/buy-nothing-day/) - Rather than buy stuff you don't need on Black Friday, embrace Buy Nothing Day. Here's 5 ideas for things to do instead of shopping. More experiences, less stuff.
- [A Guide to Ethical + Organic Bras (and Bralettes)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/10/03/ethical-bras/) - Looking for ethical underwear made from natural organic fibres like Tencel and cotton, using Fair Trade conditions, from sustainable companies? Here's my faves...
- [How (+ Why) I Opt Out of Christmas](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/11/29/opt-out-of-christmas/) - Find Christmas a little overwhelming? The stuff, the consumerism, the food waste, the single-use packaging, the general excess? There's a truly zero waste option: opting out...
- [10 Easy Zero Waste Hacks from Instagram](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/12/06/instagram-zero-waste-hacks/) - 10 simple no-spend zero waste living hacks (with pictures) to help you refuse single-use plastic, reduce your trash, slim your bin and waste less.
- [DIY Recipe: Spreadable Soft Cashew Cheese](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/12/13/soft-cashew-cheese-recipe/) - A soft, spreadable, tangy, cheesy "cheese" recipe that's entirely plant-based, takes a few minutes to prepare and is great as a spread, dip or stirred through pasta.
- [Community Dishes (to Borrow and Bring Back)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/12/20/community-dishes/) - The Community Dishes are a free community resource to borrow and bring back. Less waste, less stuff and growing community. A zero waste project to reduce litter and avoid single-use disposables.
- [5 Tips for Letting Go of Unwanted Christmas Gifts](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/12/27/unwanted-gifts/) - There's no reason to keep gifts you don't like + won't use. That's a waste of resources. Here's 2 reasons why you're struggling to declutter + 3 ways to let go.
- [8+ Ways to Go Zero Waste Without Spending Any Money](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/01/03/zero-waste-for-free/) - The zero waste lifestyle is not a consumer lifestyle. Buying stuff is optional. Zero waste is possible on a budget: here's 8+ ideas for less waste, no spend required.
- [5 Things You Need (No Purchase Required) To Go Zero Waste](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/01/10/zero-waste-no-purchase-required/) - Less waste is firmly linked to less stuff. Rather than a "5 Things You Can Buy" post, this is a "5 Things You Can Be" post for going plastic-free or zero waste.
- [A Zero Waste, Plastic-Free Living Guide to All Things Jars](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/01/17/zero-waste-jars/) - Glass jars are an icon of the zero waste movement, for good reason. Plastic-free, second-hand, readily available and extremely useful. A guide to all things jars.
- [How to Make DIY Nut Butters + Homemade Nutella (Chocolate Hazelnut Spread)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/01/24/chocolate-hazelnut-spread/) - With a food processor/blender it is possible to make nut butter in seconds. No plastic, no single-use packaging. Here's how + a recipe for choc hazelnut spread.
- [6 Tips to Stop Impulse Buying](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/02/07/6-tips-to-stop-impulse-buying/) - Want to get that shopping habit under control? Whether you want less waste, less clutter or less overdraft, here's 6 tips to stop impulse shopping.
- [Second-Hand First: 8 Ideas for Buying Less (New) Stuff](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/02/14/buy-less-new-stuff/) - If we want to reduce our footprint, it is better to own less stuff, share more stuff + avoid buying shiny new stuff. Here's 8 ideas for buying less (new) stuff.
- [Zero Waste Kitchen: A Recipe for (Don't Laugh) Mung Bean Bread](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/02/21/mung-bean-bread/) - How to make rosemary bread out of mung beans, those little green beans found at the bulk store. Don't judge a recipe by its name! This delivers on flavour, promise.
- [How to Recycle Mobile Phones/Cell Phones (+ Why It Is Important)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/02/28/recycle-mobile-phones/) - There are millions of unused mobile phones lying in sock drawers, worldwide. Did you know they can be recycled? Here's how to recycle ewaste like cell phones, and why it's important..
- [Experiments with Less Stuff: 3 Outfits for 30 Days](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/03/07/3-outfits-30-days/) - Less stuff means better using the stuff we do have, and less waste. But how do we know the difference between "too much" and "enough"? We can experiment with less.
- [6 Places to Declutter To that Aren't the Charity Shop (or the Bin)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/03/14/places-to-declutter/) - Decluttering is a zero waste thing to do. Make no mistake: keeping stuff we don't need/never use is a waste. Here's 6 ideas for what to do with stuff you no longer need.
- [How to Make DIY Crackers, Zero Baking Skills Required](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/03/21/baguette-crackers/) - Here's a zero waste solution to crackers that come wrapped in plastic: DIY your own using a French stick/baguette. Simple, quick, no baking skills required.
- [3 Assumptions You're Making About Decluttering... And Why You're Wrong](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/03/28/decluttering-assumptions/) - If you care even the teeniest bit about our planet and where stuff goes when we throw it "away", if you see 'stuff' as money spent and resources used, chances are you struggle with the idea of decluttering. I get it. This used to be me. There I was, holding onto things I didn't really
- [3 (More) Assumptions You're Making About Decluttering...And Why You're Right](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/04/04/more-decluttering-assumptions/) - If you think decluttering isn't easy, and it takes time, you'd be right. But hard things can be simplified, taking time to declutter is better, and the results are definitely worth the effort.
- [5 Mantras for Buying Better](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/04/11/buying-better/) - Nobody intends to buy things and not use them - but it happens. Here's 5 mantras to help make better choices. Stuff we buy and use means less waste and more sustainable living...
- [8 Zero Waste, Plastic-Free and Sustainable Lifestyle Books for 21st Century Living](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/04/18/zero-waste-books/) - Want to know more about zero waste + waste-free living? 7 books written to inspire, educate + provide next steps to reducing plastic + living with less waste.
- [How to Go Zero Waste and Do Less Dishes](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/04/25/do-less-dishes/) - Choose reusables, refuse single-use plastic and there'll be more dishes. Going zero waste or living with less plastic? here's some tips to keep the dishes down...
- [3 Outfits for 30 Days: Experimenting with Less Stuff (+ 8 Lessons Learned)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/05/16/3-outfits-what-i-learned/) - Wardrobe experiments with less, and what happened when I wore only 3 outfits for 30 days (+ 8 things I learned)
- [I'm passionate about zero waste and sustainable living, just don't call me this...](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/05/23/taking-back-power/) - There's one word I try to use as little as possible when it comes to talking about zero waste, living plastic-free or anything sustainable living related. In fact, I try never to use it at all. Could you guess what it is? I'll tell you, and you might be surprised. Because it's a word we
- [3 Things to Do (Instead of Feeling Guilty) When You "Fail" at Zero Waste](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/05/30/stop-feeling-guilty/) - Suffering from a bout of "eco guilt"? If you're struggling with plastic-free or zero waste living, or trying to live green, here's 3 tips to swap angst for action.
- [Zero Waste Optimism (4 Tips for Staying Positive When The Planet Seems Doomed)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/06/13/zero-waste-optimism/) - When it comes to zero waste, plastic pollution & climate breakdown, I'm an optimist. There's work to be done, but change is coming. Here's how I stay positive...
- [Join the 'War on Plastic' with Plastic Free July (+ 3 Ideas for Plastic Free Veterans)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/06/20/plastic-free-veterans/) - Fight the war on plastic by joining the Plastic Free July challenge! Ideas for starting out, choose to refuse single use plastic + ideas for going further...
- [15+ Swaps for a Plastic-Free Bathroom](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/06/27/waste-free-bathroom/) - Going plastic-free or want to reduce plastic in the bathroom? Here are 15+ zero waste swaps to minimise packaging + use less plastic, plus DIY skincare recipes.
- [What's the Controversy with Palm Oil (and is Sustainable Palm Oil Actually Sustainable)?](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/07/11/palm-oil-sustainability/) - You've heard of palm oil, you know it's bad for the orangutans. But it's so popular, can it be all bad? What about sustainable palm oil? Good, or greenwashing?
- [Plastic-Free Living: 10 Foods I Make From Scratch](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/07/18/food-from-scratch/) - Plastic-free living or going zero waste doesn't mean making everything from scratch, but when the store version is vastly overpackaged or expensive, it helps. Here's 10 of the easiest, quickest, lowest fuss things I DIY...
- [A Guide to Ethical + Organic Underwear Brands](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/07/25/ethical-underwear/) - An ethical sustainable wardrobe means better underwear. Whether you're looking for organic cotton, Fair Trade undies or locally made, here's an eco-friendly guide.
- [Declutter for the Planet (Yes, That's a Thing)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/08/01/declutter-for-the-planet/) - Earth Overshoot Day gets earlier each year. If you're looking for ways to reduce your environmental footprint, decluttering can help. It's about sharing resources...
- [How to Compost 'On The Go'](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/08/15/compost-on-the-go/) - Composting at home is straightforward, but not when we're out + about. Ideas for reducing food scraps, locating composting options + sending less to landfill.
- [Microbeads: Hidden Plastics in Cosmetics (+ What We Can Do About It)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/08/22/microbeads/) - Microbeads: plastic intentionally added to products that causes plastic pollution. What they are, why they're problematic, how to spot them + find alternatives.
- [How to Make DIY Coconut Milk from Scratch (A Recipe)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/08/29/diy-coconut-milk/) - Zero waste living and going plastic free in the kitchen: how to make coconut cream and coconut milk with just a bag of desiccated coconut! A from scratch recipe...
- [5 Mindset Shifts for Zero Waste Living](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/09/05/zero-waste-mindset/) - Zero waste changed the way I think + what I value. Reducing my waste had less to do with buying shiny new things, + everything to do with changing my mindset...
- [My Zero Waste Coffee Routine](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/09/19/zero-waste-coffee-routine/) - A cup of coffee is part of my morning routine. Here's how I make a plastic-free, zero waste cup of Joe, start to finish: beans, milk and coffee.
- [5 Reasons to Choose Etsy for Ethical + Eco-Friendly Purchases](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/10/17/why-choose-etsy/) - Want to buy products made with upcycled/reclaimed materials? Looking for less packaging? Seeking out pre-loved? Etsy might be your best option- here's why.
- [6 Zero Waste Tips for Moving House](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/10/10/moving-tips/) - Moving can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be wasteful. There are plenty of ways to avoid waste and save resources (no need to buy new) when moving house.
- [How I chose my solar system setup (+ avoided unnecessary waste)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/11/07/solar-panels/) - When I moved house, my number 2 priority was getting solar panels. (My number 1 priority? That was digging in the compost bin, of course!) I was pretty keen to get a solar system sorted as soon as possible, and as of Tuesday, my roof is now wearing 11 lovely panels and making me free
- [Tired of 'eco-judgement'? Here's how I'm tackling it](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/11/01/eco-judgement/) - Have you ever made a deliberate choice to do/not do something because of the environmental, ecological and/or social impact, and then mentioned that choice to a friend, shared it on social media, or made a comment to a colleague, only to be told: 'That's not the best* thing you could be doing' / 'your actions
- [Keeping waste out of landfill: 5 creatives transforming 'trash' into useful stuff](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/11/28/keep-waste-out-of-landfill/) - Thought it couldn't be reused? Think again! Ocean plastic, punctured inner tubes, deflated inflatables, old fabric repurposed into useful stuff! Zero waste ideas...
- [5 Bad Habits I Shook by Going Zero Waste](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/11/21/zero-waste-habits/) - Zero waste swaps we ditch when going low waste are one thing, but what about habits? Here's 5 bad habits I shook by living with less waste and reducing plastic.
- [7 Tips for Ditching Junk Mail](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/12/12/no-junk-mail/) - A couple of week ago, a brand new Yellow Pages landed at my doorstep. {Shakes fist at all the unnecessary waste generated in creating and delivering a product I will not use, do not want and will put straight in the recycling bin.} I've removed myself from the Yellow Pages register at every place I've
- [Choose handmade: 5 zero waste items you don't need to buy from big box stores](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/12/26/handmade-zero-waste/) - It is much lamented here that, whilst I'd love to be able to sew and crochet and craft, the reality is that I cannot. What I can do is support those people who do, and do it well. If I had the choice of buying something locally made by a person whose name I know,
- [Tis the season of 'stuff': what to do with (and where to donate) gifts you don't need](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/12/19/donating-gifts/) - The best gifts are those that are wanted + used. How to donate stuff you don't need, save resources, lose the guilt + declutter unwanted items, with zero waste.
- [Food is free: 8 ideas for where to find it and how to share it](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/01/02/food-is-free/) - I'm a big believer that the most important part of zero waste isn't the stuff you buy or the things you use - it is the connections that you make with others. Ultimately, as a society, if we want to waste less then we need to share more. The more connected we are, the more
- [The Australian Bushfire Crisis and How You Can Help](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/01/09/australian-bushfire-crisis/) - The best way to overcome feeling powerless is to take action. Here's what you can do to support the Australian bushfire recovery efforts - covering firefighting, communities, wildlife, donating and other ways to help
- [Zero waste gardening: turning lawn into food, starting with compost](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/01/23/creating-compost/) - From lawn to food forest: creating an edible garden, starting with compost (dealing with food waste + ideas for other things to put in the compost bin)
- [Zero waste, plastic-free, low carbon living: do individual actions matter?](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/01/30/do-individual-actions-matter/) - As someone who has written about individual action (such as making better personal choices, and eco-friendly swaps) a lot, I'm sure you can guess where I'm going with this. Yes - spoiler alert - our individual actions matter. But what do we actually mean when we say that they 'matter'? Is individual action really enough?
- [A guide to men's ethical + organic underwear](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/02/13/mens-underwear/) - A zero waste guide to ethical men's underwear: organic cotton, fair trade, independent and small business, plastic-free. Boxers, briefs, trunks, shorts and more.
- [Why I'm Keeping Chickens (for Zero Waste)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/02/20/why-keep-chickens/) - Chickens don't just lay eggs, they eat food scraps + garden pests, keep the lawn trimmed, boost the compost + are great company. Perfect for a zero waste garden...
- [How I changed my mind about living zero waste and plastic-free (a story in 5 stages)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/02/28/i-changed-my-mind/) - A friend of mine volunteers at a local food rescue organisation, which collects mostly pre-packaged out-of-date (well, out-of-date as described by the packaging), damaged and excess food, and redistributes to charities around the city. Not all the food that is rescued is edible, but some of what isn't edible for humans is still good for
- [How to grow a pineapple from scratch (from a pineapple)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/03/05/grow-a-pineapple/) - This year, I'm working hard to transform my little patch of lawn into a productive food forest - or the beginnings of one, anyways. (They say Rome wasn't built in a day, and I'm pretty sure they say a forest doesn't grow in a year - but the foundations can be laid, for sure!) If
- [Learn skills + share them: how to take action in times of uncertainty](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/03/13/learn-skills/) - In times of uncertainty, I like to focus on the practical. Stuff I can do. Learning skills and sharing them are two things that give me a sense of control - and comfort.
- [Why coronavirus does not mean the end of zero waste](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/03/19/end-of-zero-waste/) - Even with bans on reusables and the rise of single-use plastic, coronavirus doesn't mean the end of zero waste. Here's 7 zero waste things you can still do to reduce waste.
- [How to get started growing vegetables...fast](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/03/27/grow-vegetables-fast/) - At the start of the year, I started a project to transform my front-and-back lawn into a productive food garden. I got the compost cranking early on, and four chicken ladies moved in to help with pest control, weed suppression and providing manure (oh, and eggs). I've been slowly working on a garden plan, and
- [Reducing food waste: store cupboard crumble (+ ideas to use up old fruit)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/04/02/store-cupboard-crumble/) - A freezer ready, simple store cupboard crumble topping recipe with ideas for ingredients swaps, + ideas for using old fruit and reducing food waste
- [My garden transformation project (Progress update: month one to three)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/04/16/garden-project-jan-mar/) - Transforming lawn into an edible garden of vegetable beds and fruit trees: growing food sustainably (an urban permaculture project). Progress update months 1-3.
- [How my zero waste habits have changed since Covid-19](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/04/23/zero-waste-covid19/) - How I'm navigating living zero waste and low plastic during coronavirus, and how my zero waste habits are changing.
- [9 ways to get the most out of your freezer (+ reduce food waste)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/04/30/freezer-tips/) - My freezer has saved many a food item going into my compost bin. Overripe bananas, leftovers I've eaten for five days straight and really can't bear to make it six, onion peels that I'll use to make stock - the freezer is great for both reducing food waste, and treating future us to a ready-made
- [5 ways you can give back to your community (even under lockdown)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2021/03/25/ways-you-can-give-back/) - Something I'm working to do more of this year is contribute more to my local community and those with less. If 2020 taught me anything, it was that local resilient communities are so important for those that live in them, and the support networks that a good community can offer are priceless. The other lesson
- [Zero waste periods: the pros and cons of menstrual underwear (+ 6 brands to consider)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/09/03/period-pants/) - Reusable menstrual underwear for zero waste periods. How it works, the advantages, the disadvantages + different reusable menstrual product brands to consider.
- [Recipe: how to make (plastic free + zero waste) seed crackers](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/09/13/seed-cracker-recipe/) - Ditch the plastic-wrapped crackers with more packaging than actual cracker and make your own! A zero waste recipe for plastic-free crackers with 6 ingredients
- [Zero Waste Pesto, Four Ways (4 Plant Based Recipes)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/11/23/plant-based-pesto-recipes/) - Homemade pesto beats packaged pesto hands down. Here's 4 zero waste and plant-based recipes for basil pesto and pesto with coriander, parsley and carrots tops.
- [5 Mistakes That Beginners Make When Going Zero Waste + Plastic Free](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/01/04/progress-not-perfection/) - I don't know about you, but when I set out to tackle a new project or challenge, I begin by feeling pretty excited about what I'm going to achieve. I feel good about making the commitment, I anticipate how great it's going to be when I get there. Only... not long after that, the doubt
- [How to Buy Milk, Yoghurt and Cheese without Plastic](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/07/13/plastic-free-milk-yoghurt-cheese/) - Want to reduce your waste, but don't know where to find milk, yoghurt or cheese without plastic? Here's zero waste ideas for finding plastic-free dairy products.
- [Why You Can't Fail at Plastic Free July](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/07/06/you-cant-fail-plastic-free-july/) - Taking the Plastic Free July challenge and feel like you've failed already? Wrong! You can't fail at Plastic Free July - here's why.
- [Is Plastic-Free the Perfect Option? (Hint: Not Always)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/07/12/perfect-plastic-free/) - Is plastic-free always the perfect option? Not always. Confused? Read on!
- [What to do with old plastic when you're new to zero waste](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/08/13/legacy-plastic/) - Switching to reusables, ditching the single-use plastic or going zero waste? Here's what to do with the plastic you already have.
- [How to freeze food in glass jars (+ defrost it safely)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/05/14/freeze-in-glass/) - Plastic-free in the kitchen: simple steps to freeze food in glass jars (+ avoid single-use plastic) and defrost safely. Zero waste tips for sustainable living.
- [6 Plastic-Free Alternatives for Shampoo and Conditioner](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/07/27/plastic-free-shampoo-conditioner/) - There's plenty of zero waste shampoo options, including bicarb + vinegar, solid shampoo, soap nuts + refillables. Many more options to ditch plastic bottles...
- [Introducing Less Stuff: A book about changing our relationship with our things, with a zero waste perspective](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2019/05/02/introducing-less-stuff/) - Less Stuff: Simple Zero-Waste Steps to a Joyful & Clutter-Free Life by Lindsay Miles: a book about changing our relationship with stuff. Decluttering, zero waste style.
- [From landfill to refill: cleaning products that clean the ocean](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2021/03/11/zero-co/) - This post is a sponsored collaboration with Zero Co. When I started my waste journey back in 2012, I primarily wanted to reduce my plastic. A few month in I realised that reducing waste isn't just about the plastic, and so I worked on reducing all my single-use packaging - metals, paper, cardboard, steel and
- [Not buying it: 5 tips for buying less stuff](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2021/02/25/not-buying-it/) - The world doesn't have a recycling crisis, it has an overconsumption crisis. These words (by my friend Oberon, author of the book The Family Guide to Waste-Free Living) ring true to my ears. Sure, we need returnable packaging and reusable products and fixable items, single-use items that compost, products that are designed to last, and
- [New Habits: 8 Micro Actions to Reduce Rubbish in 2021](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/12/28/new-habits-micro-actions/) - Want to live plastic-free, embrace zero waste and live more sustainably in 2018? Here's 8 eco-friendly micro actions you can take in the journey to less waste.
- [The One Golden Rule of Decluttering](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/04/28/the-one-golden-rule-of-decluttering/) - Minimalizing, decluttering, simplifying...sounds great, but how does a natural hoarder learn to let go? I found this useful in my journey to living with less.
- [How to Build a DIY Worm Farm](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/04/04/diy-worm-farm/) - One of the first things I noticed once I stopped buying plastic packaging was that my rubbish bin was now filled almost exclusively with organic waste – vegetable peelings, fruit skins and cores, leaves and the like. In the UK my local council had provided a brown bin for organic waste, which was industrially composted,
- [12 Tips For Reducing Food Waste](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/02/17/12-tips-for-reducing-food-waste/) - Our broken food system means 1/3 of all food produced ends up in landfill. Making changes to the way we shop and how we think of food can reduce what we waste.
- [How to start a Grow Free Cart (+ share surplus produce with your community)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2021/02/11/grow-free-cart/) - A Grow Free cart is simply a cart (or a stand, or a table - any surface really) where home-grown produce, preserves, seeds and seedlings are placed and made available to anyone in the community. It's the ultimate answer to "how can I share my surplus with my neighbours", or on a more basics level,
- [5 ways the zero waste / plastic-free conversation is changing in 2021](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2021/01/29/zero-waste-conversation/) - From product swaps to reusables, greenwashing, climate action and activism, the way we think, feel and talk about living with less waste is changing in 2021.
- [8 Tips to Deal with Family/Friends Who Don't "Get" Our Eco Choices](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/02/23/8-tips-to-deal-with-familyfriends-who-dont-get-our-eco-choices/) - Ready to embrace a new way of living, but family aren't quite there yet? Want them to join in and give their support? Here's 8 tips for dealing with others.
- [5 simple (and free) things you can do to have a more sustainable 2021](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/12/31/sustainable-things-you-can-do/) - Five simple things you can do to be more sustainable, reduce your carbon footprint, go green and waste less in 2021, and best of all, they are free.
- [5 steps to a productive food garden (progress in pictures)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/11/26/productive-food-garden/) - It's been just over a year since I moved into my "new" (1970s) house, and just under a year since my garden transformation began. (The transformation from lawn to productive food garden, that is.) And this last month, things have really (finally) taken a big leap forward. There is still so much to do, but
- [How to buy nothing on Black Friday](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/11/05/buy-nothing-black-friday/) - Every Black Friday, I set myself a challenge. To buy nothing. (I also like to do this challenge in the Boxing Day/January sales. I just discovered this year that Amazon has started a thing called 'Prime' day, and whilst I never shop at Amazon, if I did buy stuff from Amazon, I'd do this challenge
- [How to cancel Christmas (your guide to a truly sustainable festive season)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/10/22/cancel-christmas/) - A guide to opting-out, toning down or cancelling Christmas. If you want to make the festive season sustainable, low waste and eco-friendly, here's how.
- [The Ultimate Guide to Reusable Containers](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/07/26/reusable-containers/) - Avoiding single-use plastic and disposable packaging starts with reusables. From stainless steel lunchboxes, silicone or wax food wraps, there's plenty of zero waste options.
- [How I'm planning my garden for food production](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/10/15/planning-my-garden/) - I've officially lived in my "new" (to me) house for 12 months (since October 2019). I started my garden transformation project in January and whilst it's no way near being finished, I thought it was time for an update. I thought I'd talk you through some of the planning and design, and explain the different
- [7 Tips for Choosing Ethical Zero Waste Essentials](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/10/05/ethical-zero-waste-choices/) - Not all zero waste and plastic-free products are created equal. This ethical zero waste purchasing guide navigates some of the choices for zero waste essentials
- [A guide to reusable produce bags](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/07/05/reusable-produce-bag-guide/) - When it comes to tackling single-use plastic bags, it isn't just plastic shopping bags that we want to be replacing with better, reusable alternatives. Plastic produce bags (the extremely thin, colourless, clear bags we see in the fruit and veg aisles at supermarkets) are just as problematic - difficult to recycle, very difficult to reuse
- [How to make sourdough crumpets (a recipe)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/07/23/sourdough-crumpets/) - How to make sourdough crumpets from scratch (a recipe), including how to make your own sourdough starter from scratch using just flour and water.
- [My garden transformation project (progress update: month three to six)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/07/09/garden-project-apr-jun/) - I'm six months into a year long project to transform the garden from lawn front + back to the beginnings of a food forest. Progress report, months three to six
- [Fight Food Waste: How to Make Refrigerator Pickles](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/04/19/refrigerator-pickles/) - Refrigerator pickles are a great way to preserve fresh produce, require barely any preparation and are ready in minutes. They are a great way to reduce food waste, taste amazing and prolong the summer. Here's two recipes: for bread and butter pickles, and jalapeno chilies.
- [The Less Waste No Fuss Kitchen: simple steps to shop, cook and eat sustainably](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/05/28/less-waste-no-fuss-kitchen/) - A sneak peek at my new book The Less Waste No Fuss Kitchen: using less plastic + single-use packaging, lowering carbon footprints and reducing food waste.
- [Caring for Country: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations working in the sustainability space](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/06/18/caring-for-country/) - Caring for Country: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations working in the sustainability space
- [How to Compost for Zero Waste Living Without a Compost Bin](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/12/15/compost-for-zero-waste-living/) - When I gave up plastic, I realised the only thing going into my rubbish bin was food scraps. Compost the food waste to limit the landfill - no garden required!
- [Everything you need to know to get started with home composting](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/05/21/home-composting/) - How to compost at home and reduce food waste: compost options, setting up a compost bin, what food scraps to compost, common composting problems + how to fix them
- [A Beginner's Guide to Sauerkraut (+ Fermented Vegetables)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/09/07/zero-waste-sauerkraut/) - Cabbage is a great zero waste vegetable. Hardy, long-lasting, growths in winter, and can be fermented when you really can't face eating fresh cabbage any more.
- [Deodorant: why natural is better and how to make your own!](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/04/26/deodorant-why-natural-is-better-and-how-to-make-your-own/) - Before you roll your nose up at the idea of making your own deodorant, let me tell you that is exactly how I was about a year ago. So what changed? Why would I want to make my own deodorant anyway? Well... the first thing was that I became increasingly interested in what ingredients go
- [How to... Make Your Own Natural Yoghurt](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/04/22/how-to-make-your-own-natural-yoghurt/) - This is a recipe for dairy yoghurt. You'll find my recipe for dairy-free coconut yoghurt here. Ever since I went to a workshop, I have been meaning to make my own yoghurt. The workshop was in February. We're creeping towards May. I needed to stop thinking about it and talking about it, and actually do
- [A Beginner's Guide To Aquafaba](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/11/25/a-beginners-guide-to-aquafaba/) - If you're still throwing the liquid you get when you cook chickpeas down the drain, you're seriously missing a trick! This liquid, aquafaba, isn't waste at all...
- [The Definitive Guide to Storing Food without Plastic](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/08/04/the-definitive-guide-to-storing-food-without-plastic/) - Can we avoid plastic when storing food? Can we freeze in glass? What about when we're on the move? Reduce your plastic waste at home with these zero waste tips
- [DIY Sourdough Starter + Zero Waste Crackers](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/04/07/diy-sourdough-starter-zero-waste-crackers/) - A sourdough starter can be made from scratch with two ingredients: flour + water. The discarded starter can be made into simple homemade crackers (zero waste)!
- [Community Composting (+ Tips For Better Compost)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/08/30/community-composting/) - One of my favourite things about living with less waste is that there is never a single solution. There are always lots of solutions. Different options work better for different people and different situations, but there will always be a way. In Australia, 40% of our landfill bins consist of food waste. Trimmed off bits,
- [My garden transformation project: why I'm digging out my lawn by hand](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2020/05/07/digging-out-lawn/) - My urban garden permaculture transformation project is underway. Growing veggies and planting fruit trees means digging out lawn. Here's why I'm doing it by hand.
- [Is There a "Best" Kind of Reusable Bag?](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/03/29/better-reusable-bags/) - Reusable bag options: there's plenty of different types out there, and the choice can be overwhelming. There's no one "best" option, but lots of "good" and "better" options when ditching the single-use disposables for something more environmentally friendly.
- [Food Waste That You Can "Re-Use"](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/09/10/food-waste-that-you-can-re-use/) - It's Zero Waste Week this week, and the theme is "re-use". I talked last week about household items I use to generate less waste, particularly packaging waste. That got me thinking about food waste.
- [How to Make Your Own Beansprouts](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/07/17/how-to-make-your-own-sprouts/) - Growing your own sprouts is easy, quick and requires zero specialist equipment. Homemade sprouts are fresher than the ones in the shops, and use zero plastic.
- [One year on: how Plastic Free July changed our lives for the better](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/08/02/one-year-on-how-plastic-free-july-changed-our-lives-for-the-better/) - On Wednesday night my boyfriend and I spoke at the Plastic Free July closing ceremony about how our lives had changed since taking part in Plastic Free July last year. It was lovely to be asked to speak, and great to be able to share with the community what it had meant to us. It
- [Why "Guilt" Has No Place in the Zero Waste Lifestyle](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/03/08/zero-waste-guilt/) - Why do I love the plastic-free and zero waste lifestyle? Well, there are lots of reasons, but a big one is this: knowing that every single day I can make a difference and have a positive impact. Every single day I have the potential to create waste, and the opportunity to avoid it. We all
- [Plastic-Free For Absolute Beginners: 7 Tips for Getting Started](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/06/01/plastic-free-beginners/) - If you're absolutely brand spanking new to living plastic-free or zero waste, this post is for you.
- [What I *Actually* Mean By Living "Plastic Free"](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/11/09/actually-living-plastic-free/) - When does plastic-free living actually mean plastic-free living? And when does plastic-free living not mean living plastic-free at all? Let me explain...
- [Compostable plastics and bioplastics - and why they aren't the "green" solution](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/06/26/compostable-plastics-and-bioplastics-and-why-they-arent-the-green-solution/) - A sustainable solution, or not? Some aren’t biodegradable or recyclable. Some compostable plastics are made from fossil fuels...and don't break down in compost.
- [How (and Where) To Recycle In Perth](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/11/08/perth-recycling/) - Being a better recycler takes a little more effort. There tends to be different drop-off points for different things, and just because something is recyclable, doesn't mean it is collected at our kerbsides. If we want to be better recyclers (and of course we do!), we definitely shouldn't limit ourselves to kerbside recycling. So much
- [A (dentist-approved) homemade toothpaste recipe](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/08/16/a-dentist-approved-homemade-toothpaste-recipe/) - A DIY homemade toothpaste recipe that is chemical-free, plastic-free and approved by my dentist!
- [Zero Waste Living: What about Recycling?](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/05/05/zero-waste-what-about-recycling/) - Zero waste means creating no waste + sending nothing to landfill; recycling is a last resort. I recycle as little as possible: here's what I produce in a month...
- [My Top Ten Documentaries To Get You Thinking (and Questioning)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/10/20/my-top-ten-documentaries/) - Recently a reader asked if I could write a blog post about my top environmental documentaries. How could I possibly refuse?! There are so many great documentaries out there, and watching them is a great way to understand the issues, learn more, and feel re-inspired to take action. Not to mention coerce friends and family
- [Plastic Free Zero Waste Natural Sun Cream](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/05/19/plastic-free-zero-waste-natural-sun-cream/) - Zero waste plastic free sunscreen: a DIY sunscreen recipe that protects against UVA + UVB rays, plus options if homemade isn't your thing (but plastic-free is)
- [Zero Waste and Plastic-Free Make-Up Options](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/11/01/zero-waste-make-up/) - I've never been a big wearer of make-up, and when I went plastic-free back in 2012 I decided it was easier to simply skip the make-up altogether. Six years later and make-up is something I'm beginning to explore again, for a couple of reasons. The first: people often ask me what the zero waste make-up
- [Make Your Own: Plastic-free, Sugar-free Muesli](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/04/04/make-your-own-plastic-free-sugar-free-muesli/) - A healthy muesli recipe that's sugar free, simple to make and a quick healthy breakfast option. Save money compared to buying store-bought muesli, with zero waste!
- [Using Oil as a Facial Moisturiser (+ A DIY Recipe for When Oil Alone is Not Enough)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/11/30/using-oil-as-moisturiser/) - I use oil to moisturize. It's low tox, plastic-free +zero waste. Simple skincare solutions. If I need a boost I make my own DIY moisturiser - here's the recipe.
- [Why Tetra Paks aren't green (even though they're 'recyclable')](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/09/11/why-tetra-paks-arent-green-even-though-theyre-recyclable/) - Did you know Tetra Paks are made with paperboard, plastic and aluminium? That less than 25% are recycled worldwide, and not into new Tetra Paks, but downcycled?
- [Bokashi Bins: the Whats, Hows and Whys](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/02/19/bokashi-bins-the-whats-hows-and-whys/) - Inspired by watching Dive!, and thinking about reducing food waste, I'm revisiting the bokashi bin. Here's what they are, how they work and why you'd use one.
- [6+ Zero Waste Plastic-Free Snack Ideas](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/09/28/zero-waste-food-diary-snacks/) - What does a plant-based zero waster eat? Last week I talked about making meals from plastic-free and zero waste ingredients. This week, I'm talking snacks.
- [A First-Timer's Guide to Shopping at Bulk Stores](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/01/25/first-time-bulk-store/) - New to zero waste and plastic-free living and wondering how bulk stores work? This guide explains how to shop zero waste and without packaging at bulk stores.
- [The Scandalous Plastic in Tea Bags - Who Knew?](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/07/11/the-scandalous-plastic-in-tea-bags-who-knew/) - Teabags only partly biodegrade: they contain the plastic polypropylene. With 165 million cups of tea drank daily in the UK alone, that's a lot of plastic waste.
- [How I Wash My Hair with Bicarb and Vinegar](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/07/20/bicarb-vinegar-hair-wash/) - Most people are intrigued when I tell them I wash my hair with bicarb + vinegar. How does it work? How is it applied? How often do I wash my hair? Here's my answers.
- [Biodegradable Plastic: Is It REALLY Eco-Friendly?](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/03/22/biodegradable-plastic-is-it-really-eco-friendly/) - Many companies make eco friendly claims about their products or packaging. But what do labels like "biodegradable" mean? Can we trust them? Are the products safe? Or is it simply greenwashing? Here's some of these questions answered...
- [Roasting, soaking, sprouting, activating, or eating raw - a guide to eating nuts](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/08/26/roasting-soaking-sprouting-activating-or-eating-raw-a-guide-to-eating-nuts/) - Nuts are super nutritious, and packed full of vitamins and minerals. Not only that, they are darn delicious. They're surprisingly versatile ingredients too - they work equally well in sweet and savoury dishes, and you can even use them to make non-dairy milk, butter, and cheese. Plus they are used to make the most amazing
- [How To Set Up A Dog Poo Worm Farm](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/08/16/dog-poo-worm-farm/) - Living a plastic-free, zero waste life can accommodate pets too. It just takes a little more planning at the start. Here's a zero waste way to dispose of pet poo...
- [A Zero Waste Guide to Reusable Coffee Cups](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/11/16/reusable-coffee-cups/) - Did you know disposable takeaway coffee cups are lined with plastic? Reusable coffee cups are the zero waste, sustainable solution. Here's my pick of the best.
- [10+ Practical Ideas for Eco-Friendly Plant Pots](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/08/31/eco-friendly-plant-pots/) - A guide to choosing eco-friendly plant pots, featuring plastic-free, zero waste and other green, sustainable options.
- [Is Almond Milk Bad for the Planet? (+ Some Myths Debunked)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/04/20/is-almond-milk-bad-for-the-planet/) - First almond + plant milks are lauded as healthy alternatives to dairy milk; next they are hailed as bad for the planet. Is almond milk a green option, or not?
- [Where to Find Zero Waste + Plastic Free Essentials Online](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/01/12/online-zero-waste-plastic-free-stores/) - A guide on where to find eco-friendly, plastic-free and zero waste essentials online.
- [Zero Waste Living: 15 Things I Reuse (And One I Don't)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/09/04/zero-waste-week-15-things-i-reuse-and-one-i-dont/) - As a zero waste enthusiast, I love to reuse! It eliminates a lot of waste, but also spending & clutter too. Who wouldn't want to get the most out of your stuff?
- [Making Almond Nut Butter (A Recipe)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/06/14/making-almond-butter/) - Almond butter is essentially the same as peanut butter but made from almonds, and without the extra salt, sugar, oil and goodness-knows-what mixed in too.
- [I'm Green... But I Don't Like Recycling](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/06/24/im-green-but-i-dont-like-recycling/) - Before my plastic-free "awakening" I religiously recycled everything I could. Now I avoid recycling - I try to recycle as little as possible. Confused? Read on!
- [Straws Suck... Don't They? (And Why It Doesn't Matter If People Disagree)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/10/13/straws-suck/) - Last week, I shared a picture of some reusable glass and metal straws for sale in a local café on my Instagram feed, and it went a tiny bit viral. There were a lot of comments, some commending the reuse of items rather than their disposal, but others shocked, horrified – disgusted even – at
- [My Story: How I Quit the Plastic Habit](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/04/28/my-story-how-i-quit-the-plastic-habit/) - Starting with Plastic Free July, here's how I made the switch to refusing single-use plastic, living with less waste and going plastic-free...
- [Heard of Microbeads? There's a Bigger Plastic Threat to our Oceans](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/08/19/heard-of-microbeads-theres-a-bigger-plastic-threat-to-our-oceans/) - There's plastic in our oceans. We see it on the news, in magazine articles, on Facebook, or rather, we see the result: pictures of animals and birds tangled in fishing netting, trapped in plastic packaging, ingesting carrier bags and other floating plastic, or feeding plastic bottle tops and lighters to their young instead of food.
- [Finding Solutions to Plastic Pollution (How You Can Help)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/11/10/solutions-to-plastic-pollution/) - Plastic pollution: a global problem, but not one without solutions. Worldwide, the plastic-free movement is working to reduce plastic. Action comes in all forms...
- [Grocery Shopping...But Not As We Know It!](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/06/30/grocery-shopping-but-not-as-we-know-it/) - Last weekend I took a trip to the Hills to the town of Mundaring 45km away... to go shopping! Not just any kind of shopping, mind...
- [Changing the Story: Talking Rubbish on the Tedx Stage](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/01/05/speaking-at-tedx-perth/) - Sharing the message of the plastic-free + zero waste lifestyle with the Tedx audience. Refuse, reduce, reuse, repair, recycle, buy less, + choose better.
- [Zero Waste Living (A Day in the Life)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/01/25/zero-waste-a-day-in-the-life/) - What does zero waste living actually look like on a daily basis? Every version differs, & this is mine. Here's how I refuse plastic & minimize my waste daily.
- [5 Tips for Getting Started with Plastic-Free Living](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/06/16/getting-started-with-plastic-free-living/) - Could you live your life without plastic? Whatever your situation, I guarantee you will be able to live with a little less plastic. It all makes a difference.
- [5 Tips for Less (and Better) Screen Time](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/01/18/less-screens/) - This year I want to feel less busy and stressed. One area I'm working on is the amount of time I spend online: I'd like to spend less time looking at screens.
- [The Illusion of Being Perfectly Zero Waste (or Perfectly Plastic-Free)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/02/08/zero-waste-imperfection/) - A few years ago, I wandered into a second-hand bag outlet in a pop-up shop that sold handbags. One bag caught my eye - it was in excellent condition and very inexpensive (it was $28 AUD). The lady explained that she had purchased it thinking it was leather, but then realised it wasn't leather at
- [My new minimalist living space (the confessions of a hoarder)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/06/05/my-new-minimalist-living-space-the-confessions-of-a-hoarder/) - I took time off from blogging to tidy, declutter and create order. I would like to return with reports of my dazzling success. Alas, that isn't what happened.
- [My 100 Things Challenge](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/05/29/my-100-things-challenge/) - I've been feeling a little overwhelmed this week. It started with the washing. But it's been a busy week too. I've had meetings, I'm currently participating in a course, I'm working with a couple of organisations on two different projects, I'm presenting next week on sustainable transport, all on top of all the regular stuff
- [How to Win an Argument about "Eco Friendly" Packaging](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/12/08/how-to-win-an-argument-about-eco-friendly-packaging/) - "Eco friendly" packaging might sound great, but there are plenty of cons that make it far less green than we think. Here's how to cut through the greenwash...
- [Is "Zero Waste" Even Real?](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/03/15/is-zero-waste-real/) - For me, living zero waste means trying to create as little waste (and that includes recycling) as possible. Refusing single-use items, avoiding plastic, reducing what I purchase, and choosing items that are well made and designed to last.
- [Is Zero Waste Only for the Privileged? (And Does It Matter?)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/09/14/zero-waste-privilege/) - Is zero waste a privileged lifestyle? First, let's ask: what is privilege; what is zero waste; is zero waste a lifestyle for the privileged; and does it matter?
- [How We Started an Urban Food Tree Project](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/11/02/how-we-started-an-urban-food-tree-project/) - We spent the last year transforming a patch of bare land into a thriving urban food tree project. Community orchard meets permaculture food forest, in the city.
- [How To Begin a Zero Waste/Plastic Free Facebook Group](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/10/12/how-to-facebook-group/) - An online group is a great place to connect with others passionate about zero waste, plastic-free + eco living, + share ideas. How to set up a Facebook Group.
- [DIY Body Scrubs (4 Recipes plus a Simple Formula to Invent Your Own)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/01/19/diy-body-scrubs/) - Is that food on my face? Yes! I love making DIY skincare products out of ingredients I have in the pantry. Here's 4 natural, zero waste scrub skincare recipes.
- [A Plastic-Free Future? It's Already Happening (Here's Proof)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/06/29/zero-waste-future/) - We can imagine a world without waste, but the day-to-day reality can seem very different. Yet solutions exist. Change is possible and it's already taking place.
- [Zero Waste (+ Plastic-Free) Gardening](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/06/09/zero-waste-plastic-free-gardening/) - I've spent 4 years reducing plastic and eliminating waste inside the home, but in the garden, I'm a plastic-free newbie. Is zero waste gardening even possible?
- [Beginning My Minimalist Capsule Wardrobe (+ Lessons Learned)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/03/23/my-capsule-wardrobe/) - After decluttering my wardrobe from 200 items to less than 40, I'm starting to build a minimalist capsule wardrobe: a collection of pieces I can wear year-round.
- [5 Lessons on “Enough” Learned from Minimalism](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/04/21/5-lessons-on-enough-learned-from-minimalism/) - We often think about minimalism in terms of the things we own, but there's more to it. Minimalism is not just about having enough: it’s also about being enough.
- [The Non-Fashionista's Guide to Beginning a Capsule Wardrobe](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/03/16/beginning-a-capsule-wardrobe/) - The non-fashionista's guide to beginning a minimalist capsule wardrobe: debunking some myths, decluttering advice + tips for starting your own (without shopping).
- [A Guide to Plastic Straw Alternatives (+ Encouraging Venues to go Straw Free)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/06/21/plastic-straw-alternatives/) - One of the top 10 items found in litter pick-ups and beach clean-ups is plastic straws. When we are trying to reduce our plastic footprint, tackling plastic straws is an easy first step. Whether it's zero waste reusables or plastic-free single use alternatives, there's plenty of alternatives to plastic.
- [Have you reached "Peak Stuff"? 6 Tips for Letting Go](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/12/29/peak-stuff-decluttering/) - This time last year, Ikea's head of sustainability announced we'd reached "peak stuff". If you feel like that, here's some tips for decluttering and letting go.
- [Where I Find My Zero Waste Consumables (Personal Care and Cleaning)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/08/09/zero-waste-consumables-personal/) - I''m often asked about the various places I find different items or products without packaging or single-use plastic, and it occurred to me that I've never sat down and written a list of ALL the places and ALL the things. It also occurred to me that creating a list like this would be rather useful.
- [My Zero Waste Kit (Zero Waste Handbag Essentials)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/03/30/zero-waste-essentials/) - Zero waste and plastic-free living handbag essentials: the reusables I carry with me to avoid single-use packaging and plastic when out and about.
- [Essentials for a Zero Waste Kitchen](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/11/16/essentials-for-a-zero-waste-kitchen/) - These are my zero waste kitchen essentials. My kitchen is not as minimalist as the rest of my house: cooking is my creative outlet. And bakeware is essential...
- [A Recipe for Coconut Milk Yoghurt (Dairy Free + Plant Based)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/09/23/forgive-me-for-i-have-sinned-plus-a-recipe-for-coconut-yoghurt/) - A simple recipe for coconut yoghurt, made from coconut milk and probiotic cultures that's dairy-free and suitable for vegans.
- [Oven-Roasted Chickpea Recipe - a plastic free alternative to potato chips?](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/02/26/oven-roasted-chickpeas-a-plastic-free-alternative-to-potato-chips/) - Oven roasted spiced chickpeas (garbanzo beans) - a zero waste, plastic free recipe that uses dried chickpeas. A crunchy salty tasty snack.
- [A Zero Waste Food Diary (Part 1): Mealtimes](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/09/21/zero-waste-food-diary-mealtimes/) - What does a plant-based zero waster eat? You've seen images of plastic-free bulk ingredients and zero waste vegetables. Well, here's what they get cooked into.
- [Zero Waste Kitchen: DIY Chickpea Falafels Recipe](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/03/01/chickpea-falafels/) - Falafels are a ball-shaped plant-based patty made from chickpeas. I buy dry chickpeas in bulk because it's zero waste and plastic-free. I cook a big batch at a time (instructions here) and make a huge batch of falafels: here's the recipe.
- [Where I Find My Zero Waste Consumables (Groceries and Food)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/08/02/zero-waste-consumables-food/) - From bulk stores to fruit & veg shops, from growing food to making DIY condiments, there are plenty of zero waste & plastic free grocery options. Here's mine.
- [How To Be A Better Recycler (in 8 Simple Steps)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/10/25/be-a-better-recycler/) - I don't love recycling. I'd much rather things didn't need to be recycled in the first place, either because I've avoided them or because they are being reused exactly as they are. Much better to refill a jam jar than for it to be picked up from my kerbside, driven to a resource recovery centre,
- [A Zero Waste Guide to Christmas Gifts](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/11/24/a-zero-waste-guide-to-gifts/) - Does living zero waste or being minimalist mean Christmas is cancelled? Not necessarily. There are ways to celebrate without buying & accumulating more stuff.
- [War on Waste: How Food Rescue Charities Are Fighting Food Waste](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/06/08/war-on-waste-food-rescue-wa/) - Fighting food waste: how different food rescue charities are saving food from landfill and redistributing unwanted produce and groceries to those who need it.
- [Don't Get Organised. Get Less.](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/03/12/dont-get-organised-get-less/) - Keeping things tidy and organised is a lot of work, and organised things rarely stay tidy. A better solution is to ditch the storage solutions and declutter. Less stuff is easier to tidy.
- [Have Experiences. Not Stuff.](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/03/05/have-experiences-not-stuff/) - The best things in life aren't things. Experiences, seeing new sights, embracing different ideas, creating memories - much more enriching than a bunch of stuff.
- [My Minimalist Wardrobe Confession...and a Decluttering Trick](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/01/20/my-minimalist-wardrobe-confession-and-a-decluttering-trick/) - Wardrobe decluttering isn't easy for everyone. If a minimalist or capsule wardrobe is your goal, you might find this simple decluttering trick useful.
- [Can you be Zero-Waste and a Minimalist?](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/04/08/can-you-be-zero-waste-and-a-minimalist/) - Zero waste and minimalist lifestyles might sound like complete opposites, but it turns out there's more similarity there than you might think...
- [5 Decluttering Tips for Letting Go (What A Difference a Year Makes!)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/10/08/5-decluttering-tips-for-letting-go-what-a-difference-a-year-makes/) - Decluttering is harder than it sounds, especially if you're a natural hoarder, not a minimalist. But keeping stuff you don't need serves no purpose. Let it go.
- [6 Things Minimalism Taught Me About Tidying](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/03/29/6-things-minimalism-taught-me-about-tidying/) - Minimalism means getting rid of the excess: less time spent looking after stuff & more time spent having experiences. But homes don't tidy themselves...
- [Can Decluttering be the Opposite of Waste?](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/08/18/can-decluttering-be-the-opposite-of-waste/) - Aren't decluttering & zero waste opposites? Actually, no. Decluttering doesn't have to mean sending to landfill. It's an important part of zero waste living...
- [Stop Chasing and Start Living](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/01/14/stop-chasing-and-start-living/) - From an early age we are taught bigger is better, more is better. Work hard, accumulate stuff & be happy. Can chasing more really bring happiness & contentment?
- [Suitcase Minimalism and 5 Things I've Learned](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/01/21/suitcase-minimalism-and-what-ive-learned/) - We've lived out of suitcases for a month. It's been fun, challenging + exasperating, + it's given me some interesting insights into my relationship with stuff.
- [The Zero Waste Lifestyle is the Second-Hand Lifestyle (A Guide to Buying and Selling Second-Hand)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/05/25/zero-waste-second-hand/) - Zero waste isn't just about unpackaged groceries; it's the second hand lifestyle. No local bulk store? No problem. Everyone has access to second-hand goods.
- [Why Quitting Plastic is an Opportunity](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/04/30/why-quitting-plastic-is-an-opportunity/) - Quitting plastic may sound like giving something up, but it can open up a whole new way of living that brings some surprising results.
- [The Good Day Out: Organising a Public Zero Waste Event](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/11/03/the-good-day-out-organising-a-public-zero-waste-event/) - When I found out that my local council were planning a new community event with a focus on sustainability, and looking for community members to join the Organising Committee, I jumped at the chance. I wanted to do my bit. A big part of any event is waste, and waste minimisation happens to be my
- [8 (More) Tips for a Zero Waste Wardrobe](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/10/11/zero-waste-wardrobe-part-2/) - With 6,000kg of clothing and textiles discarded every 10 minutes in Australia alone, there's a huge potential for us to reduce our waste when it comes to our wardrobes. Last week I talked about how we can make better wardrobe purchases. This week I'm going to talk about the other end of the spectrum: what
- [8 Tips for a Zero Waste Wardrobe](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/10/04/zero-waste-wardrobe-part-1/) - My wardrobe wasn't the first place I thought of when I went plastic-free and zero waste. No, the first place was the kitchen, and the second place was the bathroom. After all, these are the places where we generate a lot of packaging, because many of the things we buy are consumables (meaning, we use
- [How Getting to Know Your Neighbours Helps With Zero Waste Living](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/09/27/zero-waste-neighbours/) - It's easy to reduce the idea of zero waste living to thinking about the products we buy (or don't buy) and the choices we make as individuals. But zero waste (and living with less waste) is a movement, and movements need people. We can only do so much when we act on our own. Sure,
- [My (Not So) Zero Waste Camino](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/09/20/not-so-zero-waste-camino/) - Can you walk 800km across Spain without creating any waste? I think you can... but I didn't. Here's an account of the triumphs and the things to learn from next time...
- [5 Ideas for Donating Stuff You Don't Need (But Is Still Useful)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/01/11/donating-unusual-items/) - It's only waste if you waste it: 5 zero waste ideas for decluttering unusual items that you know are useful, no longer need & don't know how to find new homes.
- [5 Ingredient Chocolate Brownie Recipe (No Baking Required)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/09/09/possibly-the-best-raw-chocolate-brownie-ever/) - A no-bake brownie that uses a handful of ingredients and tastes amazing. You have to try this! Gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan.
- [Recipe: Raw Chocolate Mousse (With a Secret Ingredient)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/07/19/awesome-rawsome-chocolate-mousse/) - Chocolate mousse doesn't have to be all about dairy products & refined sugar. You can make a much healthier alternative that tastes just as good - no, better!
- [Recipe! Cacao Banana Smoothie](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/06/10/recipe-cacao-banana-smoothie/) - This smoothie is my current new favourite drink. I guess it's more of a dessert than a drink, but it's delicious, takes about 2 minutes to prepare and it is actually full of nutritious goodness! Here's just some of the great stuff that it contains. Raw cacao is massively high in antioxidants, and contains calcium,
- [A Recipe: Plant-Based Banana Chocolate Muffins (Gluten-Free)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/04/17/a-recipe-banana-chocolate-surprise-muffins/) - These delicious muffins are tasty and healthy, free from refined sugar (sweetened with banana & maple syrup) and gluten (packed with ground almonds, flaxseeds).
- [Recipe: Carrot Pulp Cracker Flatbreads](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/07/03/recipe-carrot-pulp-cracker-flatbreads/) - This recipe tackles two dilemmas I had when living plastic-free and with zero waste- how to make plastic-free crackers, and what to do with leftover carrot pulp.
- [How to Make Labne (Cheese) and Greek-style Yoghurt](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/05/01/how-to-make-labne-cheese-and-greek-style-yoghurt/) - I recently started making my own yoghurt (you can read about it in this post). The next part of my yoghurt adventure is making Greek-style yoghurt and labne. The great news is that making it requires no additional ingredients and no cooking either! In case you've never heard of it before, labne (also spelled labneh
- [Baking Sourdough Bread.](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/04/24/baking-sourdough-bread-2/) - I love real food, and I especially love fresh real bread. Not the 'bake-from-frozen' or 'filled with additives' bread that the supermarkets sell as fresh bread, but proper, slow-risin', crusty, still-warm-from-the-oven bread that is sold in bakeries where the bakers have been up since 4am. The kind of bread with just four basic ingredients: flour,
- [How to Make Cashew Nut Milk (A Recipe)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/05/22/how-to-make-cashew-nut-milk/) - Cashew milk is a non-dairy alternative to cow's milk. A blend of cashew nuts and water with a similar consistency to milk, it's great dairy replacement
- [Homemade Hummus and Tzatziki (2 Simple DIY Recipes)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/05/24/homemade-hummus-and-tzatziki/) - Homemade dips are delicious, plastic free, made with real ingredients, not bulked out with 'fillers' and don't contain lists of additives as long as your arm.
- [Plastic-Free Sweetcorn (How To Remove The Kernels + Freeze)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/07/03/plastic-free-sweetcorn/) - A zero waste "how to" guide for making frozen sweetcorn using fresh corn cobs. No need to buy sweetcorn in plastic; this simple recipe is a plastic free version
- [Experimenting with Seed Milks](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/07/29/experimenting-with-seed-milks/) - Seed milks are a great dairy-free alternative to dairy, soy and nut milks, and are suitable for people with nut allergies. Making your own is really simple!
- [Raw Chocolate Nut Butter Cups: A Recipe](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/06/22/raw-chocolate-nut-butter-cups/) - Inspired by Reece's Peanut Butter Cups, they're made with real ingredients, not artificial ones, and are free from preservatives, additives and fillers.
- [How I Feed My Dog Without Plastic](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/08/10/how-i-feed-my-dog-without-plastic/) - You may remember that my Plastic Free July pledge this year was to stop buying dog food in plastic, and start making it myself. Aside from the plastic, I didn't love that the brand that suited our greyhound best was imported from the USA, I didn't love that it was supporting industrial agriculture, and I
- [Fancy a Look Around My New (Sustainable) Home?](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/02/26/fancy-a-look-around-my-new-sustainable-home/) - Our new home: solar passive design with solar panels + solar hot water, a rainwater tank+ a veggie garden. 2 mins from the station + a bulk store close by.
- [How to Make Zero Waste DIY Newspaper Pots](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/04/13/zero-waste-diy-newspaper-pots/) - A simple, no-cost zero waste (and plastic-free) solution for making DIY seedling pots out of old newspaper. Child-friendly - no tools, glue or skill required!
- [Establishing an Organic Vegetable Garden (Progress in Pictures)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/05/18/vegetable-garden-progress/) - It's no secret that I love food, and I love growing my own food even more. There's nothing more satisfying than eating something freshly picked; there's no unnecessary single-use plastic packaging when we grow our own; and we can't get more local than our own back yards. Not everyone has a garden, true. When I
- [Permaculture Principles for Modern (Zero Waste) Living](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/08/24/permaculture-principles-zero-waste/) - Have you heard of permaculture? Founded by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren in the 1970s, permaculture was the development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient. The term came from "permanent agriculture." Let me tell you, it's actually about a lot more than gardening. Since the 1970s, the idea has expanded and grown,
- [Introducing Hoarder Minimalist: the Decluttering Guide with a Conscience](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/09/22/introducing-hoarder-minimalist-the-decluttering-guide-with-a-conscience/) - On my decluttering journey, I found two questions rarely talked about. The first: "how". The second: "what about the waste"? Hoarder Minimalist answers both...
- [5 Excuses that Stopped me Decluttering (here's what happened when I stopped listening to them)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/09/08/5-excuses-that-stopped-me-decluttering-heres-what-happened-when-i-stopped-listening-to-them/) - I struggled with decluttering for the longest time. When I started listening to the excuses I was telling myself + turned my guilt around, progress began...
- [From Decluttering to Done: can this one step make all the difference?](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/09/01/from-decluttering-to-done-one-step-that-makes-all-the-difference/) - It's not enough to simply want to make changes in our lives. We have to know why. Change can be hard, and there will be setbacks and wrong turns along the way.
- [What This Single Wardrobe Item Taught Me About Minimalism](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/06/30/what-this-single-wardrobe-item-taught-me-about-minimalism/) - Minimalism isn't about going without. Minimalism is about letting go of the "need" for more. It's about the pursuit of "enough" + the lessons learned on the way...
- [Wardrobe Minimalism: Progress in Pictures](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/11/18/wardrobe-minimalism-progress-in-pictures/) - Last year, I photographed everything in my wardrobe. A year on I've repeated the process. Decluttering takes time. My minimalist wardrobe is a work-in-progress.
- [How Much Does a Zero Waster Recycle?](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/05/04/do-zero-wasters-recycle/) - Zero waste means creating as little waste as possible. Sending nothing to landfill + reducing recycling. How much recycling do zero wasters produce? Here's mine.
- [From Near-O to Zero: How I Got Rid of My Bin](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/12/22/from-near-o-to-zero-how-i-got-rid-of-my-bin/) - We're getting rid of our trash can; we simply don't create enough rubbish to fill it. We avoid packaging, refuse plastic, compost; we no longer need a bin.
- [Worm Farms...Tips and Tricks](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/04/05/worm-farms-tips-tricks/) - Building a worm farm is one thing, keeping worms alive is another! Here's how to look after your worm farm, plus identifying problems and how to solve them.
- [My Annual Waste Jar, Deconstructed (+ Lessons Learned)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/03/09/annual-waste-jar-contents/) - For the last 12 months, I saved all of my landfill waste in a jar. Here's what was in my "zero waste" jar after a year + what I learned from saving my rubbish.
- [One Year's Worth of Trash (Except, It Isn't)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/03/02/one-years-trash/) - Keeping landfill trash in a jar has become a symbol of the zero waste movement. Here's the annual 2016 trash for our household of two (except it isn't quite...)
- [Reducing Food Waste with Worm Farms: Trialing the Hungry Bin](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/02/15/hungry-bin-worm-farm/) - Zero waste is all about circular living. It's often talked about in terms of the circular economy (which is the ideal and the one we want to work towards) as opposed to the linear economy (which is the one we have now). The idea is that materials and resources should cycle, being reused or repurposed
- [A Guide to Reducing Plastic in the Bathroom (Part 2)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/03/26/a-guide-to-reducing-plastic-in-the-bathroom-part-2/) - My two-part guide to reducing plastic packaging in the bathroom, ditching chemicals in the process. Part 2 covers make-up, hair removal and that time of the month.
- [A Guide to Reducing Plastic in the Bathroom (Part 1)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/03/24/a-guide-to-reducing-plastic-in-the-bathroom-part-1/) - My two-part guide to reducing plastic packaging in the bathroom, ditching chemicals in the process. Part 1 covers the basics: simple swaps, tips and inspiration.
- [My Chemical-Free, Natural (and edible) Skincare Regime](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/03/10/my-chemical-free-natural-and-edible-skincare-regime/) - My skincare routine is simple. The products I use are plastic-free + zero waste; I don't use synthetic chemicals. I shop local + the ingredients are edible, too
- [8 Lessons Learned from 4 Years of Zero Waste Living](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/03/17/8-lessons-learned-from-4-years-of-zero-waste-living/) - Ask any zero waster about their journey & at some point they'll say: with hindsight, I would have done things differently. Here's some lessons I learned on mine...
- [Spilling the Truth About the "Perfect" Zero Waste Image](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/02/22/intention-over-image/) - I'll admit it: I like a stylish, carefully curated zero waste image. But zero waste isn't picture-perfect all the time. Sometimes intention comes before image, meaning using up, wearing out and making do. Here's some examples...
- [Why I Choose a Plant-Based Diet (but no, I'm not a vegan)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/02/11/why-i-choose-a-plant-based-diet-but-no-im-not-a-vegan/) - The food choices we make have an impact on the planet. There's 7 billion of us, and we all need to eat, so we're talking a huge impact. When I quit plastic in 2012, I stopped buying food products in plastic packaging, which meant processed and mass produced food. Initially I was motivated by waste,
- [Isn't Zero Waste Living Meant to be Cheaper? (+ What To Do When It Isn't)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/05/11/isnt-zero-waste-living-cheaper/) - Zero waste living isn't always cheaper. If you've ever stood in a store torn between making the most ethical choice or the cheapest choice, this is for you.
- [Zero Waste Exceptions: Packaging, Plastic + Single-Use Items I Can't Live Without](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/04/27/zero-waste-exceptions/) - In a perfect world, I wouldn't buy a single thing in plastic or packaging. Even after living zero waste + plastic-free for 5 years, I still make exceptions...
- [A Zero Waste Minimalist House Tour (Yes, Hoarders Can Change)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/09/15/a-zero-waste-minimalist-house-tour-yes-hoarders-can-change/) - Decluttering isn't easy for everyone, especially if we care about waste. Yet decluttering doesn't mean landfill. Here's proof that hoarders can change...
- [A Zero Waste Backpacking Trip: What I Packed](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/04/26/zero-waste-backpacking/) - Setting off on the Camino de Santiago, the biggest difficulty (aside from walking 800km) is figuring out what to pack. I want to pack light, can't face the idea of using anything single-use, would rather not buy new and don't have time to source everything second-hand. Here's my packing list...
- [When Is A Plastic-Free Aisle Not Plastic-Free?](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2018/04/12/plastic-free-aisle/) - What do you imagine a plastic-free aisle to look like? Neat rows of bulk bins? Fresh produce without the plastic packaging? Dispensers that allow jar refills? Or an aisle full of...plastic packaging? When is plastic-free not plastic-free...
- [Our Simple, Sustainable Wedding (Part 2)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/01/09/our-simple-sustainable-wedding-part-2/) - More eco-wedding talk! Part Two details about the things we did to keep our wedding within our simple, zero waste, plastic-free, sustainable living philosophy.
- [Zero Waste Travel: Tips for a Zero Waste Road Trip](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/10/26/zero-waste-road-trip/) - Zero waste travelling can be challenging: we're out of our routine, options can be limited. Here's how I make plastic-free + zero waste work away from home.
- [A Zero Waste Guide to Sharing (+ the Sharing Economy)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/02/09/sharing-economy/) - Sharing means making the best use of resources. Getting the most out of stuff that already exists. Sharing, borrowing + lending equals less waste + better experiences.
- [And so it begins...Plastic Free July!](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/07/01/and-so-it-begins-plastic-free-july/) - Plastic Free July is a month of avoiding single-use plastic. Here's some tips, easy how-to guides and recipes for reducing your plastic consumption.
- [Zero Waste Week...the Halfway Point](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/06/12/zero-waste-week-the-halfway-point/) - My attempt to generate zero waste: this means no landfill waste and no recycling. Keeping it plastic-free, composting biodegradables and avoiding packaging.
- [Zero Waste Week...The First Day](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/06/10/zero-waste-week-the-first-day/) - A challenge to generate no waste for a week: no landfill and no recycling, and all biodegradable waste processed at home.
- [A Challenge: My (Upcoming) Zero Waste Week](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/06/05/a-challenge-my-upcoming-zero-waste-week/) - I'm always talking about waste. I hate waste - it's such a...well, a waste. Plastic-free and zero waste; these are two of the ideals that I aspire to at home. The plastic-free thing I've pretty much got sussed these days, excluding the occasional no-option-but-to-get-it-with-some-kind-of-plastic-included or the arghh-there's-sneaky-plastic-underneath-the-cardboard purchases. But zero waste? How am I doing
- [Mobile phones: When Second-Hand Just Isn't Good Enough](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/05/27/mobile-phones-when-second-hand-just-isnt-good-enough/) - I've decided that I need a new phone. Need, I hear you say? Do I actually need a new phone? Good question. My current phone is an iPhone 3GS. I purchased it as a refurbished phone in January 2010. In phone life, that's old. iPhone have released 8 different models since they launched, and the
- [Fairly Fashionable? Making a Difference after Rana Plaza](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/05/13/fairly-fashionable-making-a-difference-after-rana-plaza/) - 24th April 2014 was the one year anniversary of the Rana Plaza disaster in Bangladesh, where 1133 people lost their lives, and over 2,500 were injured when the overcrowded and unsafe building they were working in collapsed. They were sewing garments to be sold in the West. Companies who have admitted they had recent or
- [The best $199 ever spent?](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/05/01/the-best-199-ever-spent/) - I try to embrace the simple life, the decluttering, the minimalist approach - yet adverts exist at every turn to thwart my attempts to live with less waste.
- [Plastics and Health: Phthalates](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/04/14/plastics-and-health-phthalates/) - Plastic damages both the environment and our health. Phthalates, added to PVC, are endocrine disruptors, affect child development and are linked to cancer...
- [Plastic Shores: a Movie Review](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/04/10/plastic-shores-a-movie-review/) - A review of the eco-documentary Plastic Shores; a movie about plastic in the oceans and how plastic pollution and waste affects the marine environment.
- [How I Quit the Supermarket](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/04/07/how-i-quit-the-supermarket/) - Want to shop sustainably, support local producers, buy ethically, live greener and eat real food? Want to quit the supermarket? Not sure how? Read what I did.
- [BPA: what it is and why we should avoid it](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/03/31/bpa-what-it-is-and-why-we-should-avoid-it/) - BPA (bisphenol A) is added to polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins used in food storage. It is also an endocrine disruptor linked to several health problems.
- [How to Get Less Busy](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/03/27/how-to-get-less-busy/) - We're all busy. We all pack our days and our lives with things to do, places to be, tasks to tick off, people to meet, and then lament the lack of time for all the other things we want to do, the things we didn't get round to. We curse ourselves for not having got half
- [Do you know what's in your food? (And can you trust your supermarket?)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/03/24/do-you-know-whats-in-your-food-and-can-you-trust-your-supermarket/) - If we all knew what went in our food and connected with where it came from, if we all shopped locally and supported independent shops rather than the big supermarkets and if we all cooked a little more from scratch, rather than buying products in packets containing dubious ingredients, then in my mind, the world
- [So...You Want To Be a Minimalist?](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/03/03/so-you-want-to-be-a-minimalist/) - Decluttering. Minimalism. They seem to be the new buzz words right now. There's definitely a shift towards people being more interested in owning less stuff. At the Less is More Festival last week, the Decluttering workshop was full to capacity and there was standing room only. Even with the doors closed, a "workshop full" sign
- [My minimalist living space (I'd like to show you around...)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/02/28/my-minimalist-living-space-id-like-to-show-you-around/) - I often refer to the "tiny apartment" that I live in, and I've been thinking for a while that it would be nice to take some pictures and, well, invite you round for a (virtual) look. But then I didn't, because the flat was never quite tidy enough. Despite my constant quest to have less
- [Success Is Not A Number](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/02/18/success-is-not-a-number/) - The last post I published was my 100th post. I did not realise this until I actually published the post - and when I pressed that button I almost had a heart attack because I hadn't actually meant to publish it at all. I'd meant to hit the preview button. I still felt that the
- [The Irony of the "Treat"](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/02/20/the-irony-of-the-treat/) - Why is it, that when we think of treats, we often think of the over-processed, over-packaged, sugary, additive-filled, preservative-pumped, nutritionally-devoid excuses for food that we can buy at the supermarkets? I used to think that way, and I'd head to the supermarket to pick up a sugar-laden, calorie-filled, preservative-packed "treat" whenever I felt like I
- [Every trial we face is an opportunity](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/02/16/every-trial-we-face-is-an-opportunity/) - Do you ever have those days - or even weeks or months - when you feel like nothing is going your way, it's all just a bit too hard and your dreams and aspirations for the future just seem to remain distant glimmers on the horizon? Just over a year ago, I lost my job.
- [The sustainable, ethical, natural way to eat - the 'clean' approach](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/01/21/the-sustainable-ethical-natural-way-to-eat-the-clean-approach/) - Clean eating is the ethical, sustainable, natural way to eat. We're talking real food made from actual ingredients- no preservatives, fillers or additives here.
- [Going Plastic-Free in Asia: Plastic Water Bottles](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/01/08/going-plastic-free-in-asia-plastic-water-bottles/) - I've spent the last 18 months committed to avoiding unnecessary plastic. My food shopping is almost entirely plastic-free, and I especially don't buy bottled water. Why would I, when safe drinking water comes out of my tap? In Asia, however, the water that comes out of the tap is not safe to drink. The locals
- [Plastic Free and Taking the Challenge One Step Further](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/08/03/zero-waste-community/) - Zero waste + plastic-free might start as a personal challenge, but before long we wonder how to get others on board. Here's 5 ideas to take to your community.
- [Twenty-four trees](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/11/28/twenty-four-trees/) - So we're off to Thailand in just over a week for a long-overdue rest and holiday. We're flying there. You don't need to tell me that flying is not a very sustainable form of transport. When I lived in England I was very disapproving of flying. Then I met my partner, an Australian, and moved
- [Ethical Chocolate](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/11/08/ethical-chocolate/) - When I gave up plastic, it was a huge relief that I could still buy chocolate. Now I've commited to going one step further. Every time we spend money we vote...
- [Gift-giving, sustainability and minimalism at Christmas](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/11/06/gift-giving-sustainability-and-minimalism/) - In less than two months, Christmas will be upon us. There are aspects to Christmas that I like. I like being able to spend time with family, to eat great food, and to relax. The bit I'm less keen on is the huge consumer-fest that goes with it. The huge amounts of stuff that get
- [An accidental break from blogging...and some holiday snaps](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/11/04/an-accidental-break-from-blogging-and-some-holiday-snaps/) - As my parents are visiting, I've been making the most of the opportunity to have a holiday and I've taken them to some beautiful places in Western Australia over the last two weeks. Firstly we went to Rottnest Island for two nights, and then came back for a day before heading off on a week-long
- [Zero-waste kitchen](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/10/11/zero-waste-kitchen/) - My quest for a zero-waste kitchen: I am not there yet, but I have had plenty of successes. I'm sharing my tips and where I still need to make progress...
- [A Guide to Green Cleaning: What You'll Need](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/10/07/a-guide-to-green-cleaning-what-youll-need/) - After having spent the week furiously and continuously cleaning after our bedroom and wardrobe went mouldy last weekend (oh, and having to deal with the fact that someone stole our credit card details to play online poker too), I am starting to feel like my stress levels are back to normal, life can continue on
- [Tahini, pursuing a waste-free home...and when things don't go to plan](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/10/09/tahini-pursuing-a-waste-free-home-and-when-things-dont-go-to-plan/) - I am currently addicted to tahini. What started as distrust for its strong and distinctive flavour has gradually grown into full-on love, and now I can't get enough of the stuff. I use it in hummous, in baking, as a salad dressing, to make potato salad, as a replacement for mayonnaise and butter. Mmm, it
- [Play again? (7 Ideas for Reducing Screen Time)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/09/25/play-again/) - Last Friday my boyfriend and I went to an Ecoburbia community movie screening to see the documentary "Play Again?" The tagline of the movie is "what are the consequences of a childhood removed from nature?" It follows 6 teenagers who usually spend 5-15 hours a day behind screens, and takes them on their first wilderness
- [Everyone buys too many clothes...](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/09/18/everyone-buys-too-many-clothes/) - "Buy less. Choose well. Make it last. Quality, not quantity. Everybody's buying far too many clothes." - Dame Vivienne Westwood That was what Dame Vivienne Westwood, the famous British fashion designer, told the press after the launch of her show at London Fashion Week this week, as reported on the Telegraph.co.uk website. I've got to
- [Goal setting - three months on](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/09/11/goal-setting-three-months-on/) - I decided a while back to make goal setting one of my routines. I figured it would help guide my thoughts and be a stepping-stone to making all the dreams I have become realities. The technique I decided to try is called 3 1 5, with goals set for 3 months time, 1 years time
- [One reason why I don't shop at Supermarkets](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/09/06/one-reason-why-i-dont-shop-at-supermarkets/) - I no longer do a weekly shop at the supermarket. There' so many reasons why this is a good thing - I'm going to focus on just one.
- [Beware, the Diderot Effect](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/09/04/beware-the-diderot-effect/) - Ever bought something new home, put it proudly amongst your other things... then realised your old things seem more drab and less satisfying than before?
- [One man's trash is another man's treasure](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/08/12/one-mans-trash-is-another-mans-treasure/) - I sold my glass jug blender today on Gumtree. Not exactly front page news, I know, but bear with me. When I got my new kitchen robot I listed my Magimix food processor and my jug blender on Gumtree straightaway. The Magimix sold almost instantly for the money I asked; they are solid gadgets with
- [Mini-break in Margaret River](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/08/07/mini-break-in-margaret-river/) - I just got back from a short two-night trip to Margaret River, a beautiful region 300 km south of Perth that takes my breath away every time I go there. For those of you (that's you, dad!) who think that Australia is just one big red desert, you couldn't be more wrong. (Generally when people
- [A simple way to use less gas (and save money)?](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/07/15/a-simple-way-to-use-less-gas-and-save-money/) - Last week we received our quarterly gas bill. Normally I just groan and pay the money that's demanded, without really thinking any more about it. (In the UK the gas companies estimate the meter readings so I'd always go check to see if it was actually right, and if it wasn't I'd call them and
- [What 'raw food' actually is (it's not just about salad!)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/07/12/what-raw-food-actually-is-and-its-not-just-about-salad/) - Yesterday was July 11th, and also (you probably didn't know) International Raw Food Day (I didn't know either, until Google told me). When I first heard about raw food I have to admit I was seriously uninspired. I imagined cold unappetising plates of salad for meal after meal, and never bothered to look any further
- [The JOCO cup: a reuseable coffee cup made from glass](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/07/10/the-joco-cup-a-reuseable-coffee-cup-made-from-glass/) - It's not often that I see a product that I think is worth raving about. After all, we can't save the planet by buying more stuff, no matter how great the eco credentials claim to be. But when I came across the JOCO cup I thought it was worth sharing. I've talked before about how
- [The humble teabag: maybe not so innocent?](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/07/08/the-humble-teabag/) - Teabags seem so convenient, yet convenience led to the waste problem, particularly plastic waste, that we find ourselves in today. The answer: loose leaf tea!
- [Plastic recycling: What Those Numbers Actually Mean](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/06/26/plastic-recycling-what-those-numbers-actually-mean/) - Plastic recycling isn't all it's cracked up to be. Have you ever heard the mantra 'reduce, reuse, recycle'? There's a reason that 'recycle' comes last!
- [Plastic Free July is almost upon us!](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/06/12/plastic-free-july-is-almost-upon-us/) - Plastic Free July is a month-long challenge to attempt to use no single use plastic. It's an eye-opener to the amount of disposable plastic we have in our lives.
- [Getting sick...and eating myself better](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/05/15/getting-sick-and-eating-myself-better/) - Getting sick is your body's way of telling you that you're doing too much and you need to slow down and take it easy. Of course I know this, but every time I feel like a cold/flu virus is coming on, I decide that the best way to deal with it is to ignore it,
- [The power of nanna-technology](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/05/13/the-power-of-nanna-technology/) - You've probably heard of nanotechnology. Well this post has absolutely nothing to do with that. I'm talking about nanna-technology. Our tiny flat is leaky. In winter it leaks warmth. Australian houses just aren't built to stay warm in the cold months, they leak warmth, letting the heat out (but letting it all in during the
- [Plastic is rubbish: why waste valuable resources on single-use throwaway items?](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/05/10/plastic-is-rubbish-why-waste-valuable-resources-on-single-use-throwaway-items/) - I don't like plastic. I avoid buying it and I talk a lot about plastic-free living on the blog, so I thought it might be useful to provide some background information on plastic, and some of the reasons why I decided to give it up in the first place. There's so many reasons why plastic
- [Sustainability and ceramic cups at the Mosman Park EcoFair](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/05/08/sustainability-and-ceramic-cups-at-the-mosman-park-ecofair/) - This Saturday my boyfriend and I went to the Mosman Park EcoFair, which was just a few suburbs over from where we live. The fair takes place in the beautiful grounds of St Luke's Church and community garden, and was a mix of stalls selling organic and fairtrade food, traders selling eco goods, seedlings, vintage
- [Myths about coconut oil](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/05/06/myths-about-coconut-oil/) - Coconut oil is great, but lots of info on the web that's misleading, inaccurate, and just plain wrong. Let's keep to the facts when making claims!
- [Ingredients I love...Coconut Oil](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/05/05/ingredients-i-love-coconut-oil/) - Coconut oil is a relatively new addition to my grocery cupboard. When I was growing up coconut oil (and coconut products in general) were considered unhealthy because of their high fat content, in particular their saturated fat content. (Avocados and coconuts are unique among fruit and vegetables for containing saturated fat.) Saturated fat has been
- [The perils of takeaway coffee](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/05/03/the-perils-of-takeaway-coffee/) - I'm a coffee fan, and I like to treat myself to a proper coffee-shop coffee now and then. Nothing beats a decent cup of coffee served by a barista - and unless you have a coffee machine in your kitchen that cost the same as a small car, it's just not something you can recreate
- [A word (or two) on recycling](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/04/10/a-word-or-two-on-recycling/) - Recycling. Almost everybody has heard of recycling. (Just in case you’re one of the minority that hasn’t, it’s the process of taking old materials and turning them into new products.) The number of households that recycle is on the increase and local councils are becoming more supportive of the idea, with collection points and kerbside
- [The Joy of Second-Hand](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/04/08/the-joy-of-second-hand/) - This weekend we were able to borrow a car for a couple of hours, and took the opportunity to go furniture shopping. I wanted a desk to be able to work from and as we recently sold our sofa to free up some space in the tiny flat, we now actually had room for one.
- [Green smoothies](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/04/02/green-smoothies/) - How to make a simple green smoothie with a handful of ingredients, such as kale, lemon, apple and banana.
- [Zero-Waste, Minimalism... & Why I Won't Talk about Money-Saving](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/04/14/zero-waste-minimalism-why-i-wont-talk-about-money-saving/) - The benefits of zero waste minimalist living are many: sustainability, better health, creativity, community, fun + fulfillment. There's no need to mention money
- [Behind the Scenes: What ACTUALLY Happens to Recycling](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/08/17/behind-the-scenes-what-actually-happens-to-recycling/) - I love a good tour of a recycling facility or a landfill site. Asking the question "where does our rubbish and recycling actually go?" is one thing, but to actually go and have a look? That's a completely different experience. Recycling is presented to us as a green, clean solution - but the truth is,
- [Getting Stuff Done (A Kind Guide for the Time Poor)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/04/06/kind-guide-time-poor/) - We all want to do more than we have hours in the day. Changing habits is hard, + when we're time-poor it is harder. But not impossible. Let's get stuff done.
- [Plastic Free July: I've Made My Pledge, What's Yours?](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2017/06/15/plastic-free-july-pledge/) - There's always room for improvement. Plastic Free July is the perfect opportunity to look at habits and choose one more thing to do better. Here's my pledge...
- [Modern Milk](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/05/17/modern-milk/) - When you visit the dairy aisle, there's dozens of different products with a variety of claims. What do they mean and are they actually good for us?
- [Going Plastic-Free in Asia (Part Two - all the other plastic)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/01/10/going-plastic-free-in-asia-part-two-all-the-other-plastic/) - My goal was to travel around Thailand for four weeks without consuming any single use plastic. It's what I do at home, so why should anything be different whilst I was away? I've already talked about how I avoided using disposable water bottles, which I thought would be the biggest battle. But there were other
- [Wakame gomasio: what it is and how to make it](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/08/18/wakame-gomasio-what-it-is-and-how-to-make-it/) - I came across a recipe I wanted to try this weekend and one of the ingredients was wakame gomasio. I had no idea what this was. Even more mysteriously, the recipe had an alternative - sesame seeds. What kind of exotic fancypants ingredient with a name like that can be substituted simply with sesame seeds?
- [Avoiding a Visit from the Plastic-Free Police](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/07/23/avoiding-a-visit-from-the-plastic-free-police/) - What are the rules of plastic-free / zero-waste living? Are there any? Should there be any? Here are 5 rules I live by. Plastic-free vigilantes read this first!
- [Why I volunteered to spend my weekend washing up for other people](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/09/16/why-i-volunteered-to-spend-my-weekend-washing-up-for-other-people/) - Okay, so maybe I'm misleading you. It wasn't the whole weekend. In fact, it was for a little over three hours on Sunday - but that doesn't sound nearly so sensational, does it?! I was volunteering with the Earth Carers - the fantastic group of people who came up with the Plastic Free July campaign.
- [How ethical are our trainers?](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/08/30/how-ethical-are-our-trainers/) - Last weekend I bought a new pair of trainers. They were, in fact, Nike trainers. They were, in fact again, Nike trainers made entirely of synthetic materials - which means plastic. So how does that sit with a plastic-avoiding, environmentally-conscious girl like me who champions ethical and sustainable consumption? What's wrong with Nike? Nike sounds
- [Plastic Free July 2013 Breakfast Launch](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/04/16/plastic-free-july-2013-breakfast-launch/) - This morning I was invited to the breakfast launch for the Plastic Free July 2013 campaign. Not only that, but I was asked to share my story about my Plastic Free July to the group, as a participant from last year's challenge. Plastic Free July is an initiative of the Western Metropolitan Regional Council in
- [The many costs of too much stuff (and some lessons for decluttering)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/07/24/the-many-costs-of-too-much-stuff-and-some-lessons-for-decluttering/) - Over time, we accumulate stuff. Maybe we buy it, maybe it's given to us, maybe we find it. Eventually our space becomes too full and too cluttered, and we need to do something about it. One solution is to find some more space. There are a few options here. We can move to a bigger
- [Two simple recipes for do-it-yourself toothpaste](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/04/29/two-simple-recipes-for-do-it-yourself-toothpaste/) - Toothpaste for greener living: regular toothpaste contains nasty chemicals, and you can make your own with safe, plastic-free ingredients that you have at home
- [I Just Wanted to Thank You](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/04/02/i-just-wanted-to-thank-you/) - It's been (just over) a year since I first started this blog - my first post published on 28th March 2013. When I first started writing, I wasn't sure that anybody (apart from my mum) would actually read what I had to say, but you came and you read, you liked and you commented. So
- [Cardboard Castles, Celebrity Coffee and Social Contracts](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/05/05/cardboard-castles-celebrity-coffee-and-social-contracts/) - I had a busy, productive and inspiring weekend. Don't you just love those weekends? It nearly didn't happen - I'd been brewing a cold/virus for the previous few days - but in the end the sun was shining and it all worked out perfectly. Here's a quick rundown of the highlights. The Celebrity Photo Shoot
- [We're leaving the tiny flat...](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/04/22/were-leaving-the-tiny-flat/) - After a little over two years in our tiny flat, it's time to say goodbye. We've signed the papers and handed in our notice, and in just over two weeks we'll be moving out. It was a tough decision. We really like our tiny flat, especially in the Australian summer. It doesn't get any direct
- [Fair Trade: what it means, what it does, and how you play a part](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/05/15/fair-trade-what-it-means-what-it-does-and-how-you-play-a-part/) - Fair Trade is more than paying farmers in developing countries fair prices. It's a global movement for environmental sustainability, social justice and more.
- [Doubt and What to Think About What Other People Think](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/05/20/doubt-and-what-to-think-about-what-other-people-think/) - It's been almost two weeks since we moved from the tiny flat to the palace. I've found these last few weeks quite difficult. After we made the decision to move, the initial feelings of excitement and elation were suddenly swapped with feelings of doubt and panic. "What am I doing?!!!" Our old flat was comfortable,
- [The Age of Sustainable Development](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/05/22/the-age-of-sustainable-development/) - Hosted by Curtin University, Professor Jeffery Sachs spoke about the Age of Sustainable Development and his views on climate change, world poverty and the SDGs
- [I'd like you to get to know me a little better...](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/05/29/id-like-you-to-get-to-know-me-a-little-better/) - About me: I've updated my About Me page to explain who I am, what this blog is all about and how I got here. Plus find some other little-known facts about me!
- [Zero Waste Week: the Finale](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/06/17/zero-waste-week-the-finale/) - The challenge: to generate no recycling and no landfill for one week, to refuse, to reduce, to reuse and to rot (compost) rather than recycle and throw away.
- [As seen on Ethical Superstore and Plastic Free July...](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/06/19/im-a-featured-blogger/) - Guest-blogging on Ethical Superstore and Plastic Free July: talking living with less waste, plastic-free, ethical consumption, fair trade and green lifestyles
- [My Fridge vs The People of Africa](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/06/24/my-fridge-vs-the-people-of-africa/) - The energy consumption of a fridge is more than that of many Africans. An energy meter can calculate energy use and cost of running appliances; it'll shock you!
- [Choosing Electricity that's Greener (Sort Of)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/06/03/electricity-thats-greener-sort-of/) - One of the first things we did when we knew we were moving was to revisit our energy bills, and look into green power. Now you might be thinking, surely we were already buying green power? But actually, no, we weren't. When I lived in England I had both my electricity and gas supplied by
- [The Last Day of Plastic Free July...and a Debrief!](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/07/31/the-last-day-of-plastic-free-july-and-a-debrief/) - Whether it's your first attempt at plastic-free, or you're a seasoned plastic refusenik, Plastic Free July is a tough challenge. Why? Change is confronting.
- [Plastic Free Tea: Let's Start a Campaign!](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/07/29/plastic-free-tea-lets-start-a-campaign/) - Almost all teabags contain plastic. Yes, the teabags. Why? Some companies avoid plastic, so why can't the others? Write to brands and tell them to ditch plastic.
- [Sold the Toaster, bought...an iPad?!](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/07/24/sold-the-toaster-bought-an-ipad/) - Inspired by Tiny, the movie I saw a couple of weeks ago, and reinvigorated to declutter, I've been listing things on Gumtree this week and I've had some success. People want to buy my old stuff!
- [Would You Wash Your Hair with Bicarb and Vinegar?](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/07/22/would-you-wash-your-hair-with-bicarb-and-vinegar/) - Would you switch from conventional shampoo to bicarb and vinegar for hair washing? It's healthier for your scalp, reduces waste, saves money...but does it work?
- [A Movie Review - Tiny: A Story About Living Small](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/07/15/a-movie-review-tiny-a-story-about-living-small/) - Tiny is a movie that follows the building of a Tiny House, and talks about the Tiny Home movement, particularly the reasons people choose to live in Tiny Homes.
- [Decluttering, Minimalism...and the Emotions that Get in the Way](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/07/18/decluttering-minimalism-and-the-emotions-that-get-in-the-way/) - Inspired by the Tiny House movie I saw last weekend (I wrote a review of Tiny: A Story of Living Small in Tuesday's blog post), I decided it was time again to tackle our stuff, and to declutter some more. We may not live in a Tiny House, but I still believe in minimalising our
- [A Movie Review: Trashed](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/07/10/a-movie-review-trashed/) - Trashed, released in 2012 and featuring Jeremy Irons, explores the global problems surrounding waste: the pollutants, the health risks, the contamination.
- [How to Get Candle Wax out of Glass Jars](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/07/08/how-to-get-candle-wax-out-of-glass-jars/) - Candles in glass jars look magical, but how do you clean them afterwards? There's actually a simple and safe method, meaning you can re-use jars over and over.
- [To Anyone Who's Ever Had To Compromise](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/08/07/to-anyone-whos-ever-had-to-compromise/) - Making ethical decisions isn't always about what's right and wrong. It means compromise; the "least bad" option. Green living means choosing. It's not always easy!
- [The Future of Waste](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/08/05/the-future-of-waste/) - The future of waste: hosted by a city that desires sustainability, promotes zero waste and hopes to push a local ban on plastic bags. Not what I was expecting!
- [Minimalist...or (Closet) Hoarder?](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/08/12/minimalist-or-closet-hoarder/) - I am a closet hoarder. I want to be a minimalist, yet my wardrobe is full of things I never wear but can't to let go of. First attempt: the great wardrobe cull.
- [Zero Waste Week is Coming Up...](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/08/21/zero-waste-week-is-coming-up/) - I'm an ambassador for Zero Waste Week 2014, which runs from 1st - 7th September. This year's theme is "One More Thing". My pledge: to send nothing to landfill.
- [5 Superfoods You Already Have in the Cupboard](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/08/19/5-superfoods-you-already-have-in-the-cupboard/) - Not all superfoods are super-expensive: it's possible to source superfoods that are cheap, sustainable and easy to find. You probably already have a few at home.
- [How To Fly Plastic-Free (as Much as Possible)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/08/15/how-to-fly-plastic-free-as-much-as-possible/) - Not just about the carbon: airlines also generate huge amounts of waste. If you have to fly, here's some tips for keeping the waste you generate to a minimum.
- [Zero Waste Living: Glass Dharma Reusable Glass Straws](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/09/02/zero-waste-living-glass-dharma-reusable-glass-straws/) - Is any single-use plastic more wasteful than the plastic straw? Reusable straws are a great alternative, and these glass straws by Glass Dharma are plastic free
- [Zero Waste Week 2014: Reducing Landfill on Holidays](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/09/04/zero-waste-week-2014-reducing-landfill-on-holidays/) - My pledge: to send nothing to landfill during Zero Waste Week. My challenge: I'm on holidays during Zero Waste Week. No routine, no familiar bulk bin stores...
- [Green Living Inspiration from my Holidays! (A Summary in Pictures)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/09/16/zero-waste-and-eco-inspiration-from-my-holidays-a-summary-in-pictures/) - Holidays are a great place to search for sustainable and green living inspiration, and on my recent trip home there was plenty to feel inspired about.
- [Should Hoarders Get Second Chances?](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/09/18/hoarders-shouldnt-get-second-chances/) - Do you have stuff hoarded in storage? Do you even know what's in those boxes? Should you keep what you don't remember, or should you get a second chance?
- [Fairphone: my fairly traded, ethical Smartphone](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/09/23/fairphone-my-fairly-traded-ethical-smartphone/) - As signs of life slowly ebbed out of my battered old mobile phone, I decided that (when the time came) I would replace it not with another second-hand phone, but with a Fairphone. Fairphone are a social enterprise that make mobile phones with a difference: mobile phone that champion social values. are environmentally responsible and
- [How to Read Your Gas Bill + How I Saved $300 a Year](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/09/25/how-to-read-your-gas-bill-how-i-saved-300-a-year/) - I have a confession. I actually enjoy receiving our power bills. It's because I'm a bit of a nerd and I like to see how much energy (and money!) we're saving by being as energy-efficient as possible. Today we received a new gas bill in the post, but when I ripped open the envelope my
- [A new beginning...](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/09/30/a-new-beginning/) - Today I re-join the employed ranks of the world. I'm starting a new job. Not only that, but it's a full-time job. It was never my intention to be unemployed for so long (since April this year). Way back then, I was feeling pretty optimistic about my future work plans. I had some exciting work
- [Change is afoot.](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/10/09/change-is-afoot-2/) - I mentioned last week that I've started a new job. One of the areas that this has caused me a little stress is in the wardrobe department. I don't really own executive business-y clothes. Not enough to feed a full-time job, anyway. I've been lucky in the last few places that I've worked that I
- [Reflections and Lessons from 2014](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/12/30/reflections-and-lessons-from-2014/) - As we hurtle towards New Year's Eve, it's easy to get swept up in plans for the year ahead: the things we'll to do, habits we'll change, goals we'll accomplish...
- [My Meeting with the Minimalists](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/12/10/my-meeting-with-the-minimalists/) - Recently I saw a talk by the Minimalists: two Americans who gave up successful careers, 6-figure salaries and living the American Dream to embrace minimalism.
- [Life changes, Soul Searching and Time to Reflect](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/12/03/life-changes-soul-searching-and-time-to-reflect/) - It's been silent on the blog for a while, and if you're not subscribed to my newsletter you probably won't have any idea why. (If you don't like missing out, why don't you sign up? It's free!) If you are subscribed, hopefully you found my excuse a good one! You'll have to wait a little
- [Minimalism: Things that I Don't Have](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/01/27/minimalism-things-that-i-dont-have/) - A major lesson I've learned about minimalism and simplifying is keep chipping away at it. Change isn't easy. Small steps are still steps in the right direction.
- [The Bicarb No-Poo Hair-Washing Controversy](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/01/23/the-bicarb-no-poo-hair-washing-controversy/) - I never even knew there was a baking soda hair washing controversy. I've washed my hair this way since last June - no problems - so this was quite unexpected!
- [Minimalism, Mortgages and a Green Swing](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/01/15/minimalism-mortgages-and-a-green-swing/) - Recently I became a full-time employee. I'm a huge advocate for working less: one of my best decisions was going part-time in 2010. However, situations change...
- [A Zero Waste, Low Footprint Wedding (Part One)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/01/06/a-low-waste-low-footprint-wedding/) - Is it possible to have a low waste (or even zero waste) wedding? Is it possible to keep the footprint down? Of course! Here's some tips from my own eco wedding...
- [Why We Chose to Remain Car-Free](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/01/30/why-we-chose-to-remain-car-free/) - Car ownership is controversial from minimalist, sustainability and zero-waste points of view. We contemplated buying a car; here's why we're still car-free.
- [Share the Love...(I'd Love Your Help!)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/02/14/share-the-love-id-love-your-help/) - For Valentine's Day this year, I've decided to do something different. I've no intention of buying the obligatory card, box of overpackaged chocolates, fluffy teddy holding a red heart or whatever other tat the gift companies want to try to entice me to buy. I'm not going to spend my evening holed up in an
- [It Began With Chocolate Brownies...](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/02/06/it-began-with-chocolate-brownies/) - On Wednesday it was my boss's birthday, and I decided to make chocolate brownies to take to work. These raw chocolate brownies that I originally posted the recipe for back in 2013. (They are extremely simple to make, do not require baking and are so delicious - you must make them!) I knew the recipe
- [A (Surprisingly Easy) Way to Generate Less Waste](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/02/03/a-surprisingly-easy-way-to-generate-less-waste/) - On Sunday morning, my husband and I went on a big cycle ride around the river, and stopped at a cafe we'd never been to before for coffee and a snack. We ordered savoury muffins (I am currently a little obsessed with savoury muffins) and they were brought out to us, all toasted and delicious...
- [Not Quite Homesteading: My Balcony "Farm" Project](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/03/31/not-quite-homesteading-my-balcony-farm-project/) - Despite limited sunlight and space, we were determined when we moved to transform our concrete balcony into a green space and start gardening on the 1st floor
- [Seas and Trees: A Week in Pictures](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/03/03/seas-and-trees-a-week-in-pictures/) - Last week there was no writing. No posts about rubbish bins, or plastic, or having too much stuff. Instead, I was on holidays. Here's my week in pictures.
- [A Quirky Celebration of Bike-Riding](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/03/19/bike-week-a-celebration-of-bike-riding/) - Saturday was the start of Bike Week, an event that is held every year in WA to celebrate bicycle riding and to promote cycling as a method for transport.
- [Can this Empty Tin of Tuna Save the World?](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/04/16/can-this-empty-tin-of-tuna-save-the-world/) - Zero waste isn't on the radar of the people I work with. Remove a tuna tin from the bin, give it a rinse, take it home and recycle it? Cue raised eyebrows.
- [Who Made Your (My) Clothes?](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/04/23/who-made-your-my-clothes/) - Fashion Revolution Day is the response to the Rana Plaza disaster where thousands of Bangladeshi garment workers died. It asks: do we know who made our clothes?
- [Exciting News! My Plastic-Free eBook Launching Soon...](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/05/05/an-exciting-announcement-heading-your-way-soon/) - I've created a plastic-free eGuide that supports zero waste living. This isn't a guide of what to buy, or where to shop. Its focus is HOW to live plastic-free.
- [The Magic of Making Ripples](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/06/09/the-magic-of-making-ripples/) - Even the smallest actions can have bigger impacts than we realise. Our actions are like ripples, extending out and reaching others in ways we don't always see.
- [What I Really Should Have Said...](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/07/09/what-i-really-should-have-said/) - We're all passionate. At least, we say we are! But what does it really mean? How does it feel? When I say I'm passionate, this is what I really mean...
- [A Podcast about Plastic and Advice from the Military](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/07/16/a-podcast-about-plastic-and-advice-from-the-military/) - Last week I was interviewed by Gavin from Greening of Gavin for his weekly podcast. We talked plastic-free living, but I also had some other insights...
- [My (Mis)Adventure with Sustainable Fashion](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/08/26/my-misadventure-with-sustainable-fashion/) - I'm certainly not a fashion victim. In fact, I wonder if the clothes I wear can even be called fashion, seeing as I've owned most of them for more than three years, and they were purchased second-hand back then. So when I say sustainable fashion, I guess what I really mean is sustainable clothes. Over
- [Becoming the Person You Weren't](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/08/04/becoming-the-person-you-werent/) - Ah, Plastic Free July is over, and we can all relax for another year! Note I said relax, and not go back to old habits! ; ) For me, Plastic Free July is a great time to spread the word, share ideas and encourage others to adopt some plastic-reducing habits, and I was lucky enough
- [Am I Really a Minimalist? I'm About to Find Out...](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/10/29/am-i-really-a-minimalist-im-about-to-find-out/) - Minimalism brings freedom, simply by paring down our belongings to the essentials, and letting go of the rest.
- [A Minimalist Wardrobe: The Ideal...and the Reality](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2015/10/21/a-minimalist-wardrobe-the-ideal-and-the-reality/) - When I open my closet doors, the reality doesn't match the minimalist capsule wardrobe I wish I had. I have too many clothes. Why is getting rid of them so hard?
- [My Intention for 2016: Stop Thinking, Start Doing](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/01/06/my-intention-for-2016-stop-thinking-start-doing/) - In January I like to set my intention for the year. In 2016, my intention is "do". Often my plans & dreams get pushed aside until I have time. 2016 is the time.
- [I Saw it in the Stars (A Guide to Energy Efficiency)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/03/03/i-saw-it-in-the-stars-a-guide-to-energy-efficiency/) - When choosing energy efficient appliances, there's more to know than simply looking at the star rating. Here's a guide to understanding what the numbers mean.
- [A Guide to Zero Waste Camping](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/04/28/a-guide-to-zero-waste-camping/) - It's possible to go camping without generating a whole heap of trash in the process. Here's a zero waste guide to camping.
- [Local Zero Waste Living (+ How to Shop at Bulk Stores)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/05/12/local-zero-waste-living-how-to-shop-at-bulk-stores/) - If you live in Perth, Australia, your zero waste and plastic-free questions are answered here. If you want to know how bulk stores work, that is answered too!
- [Why Plastic Free July is Just as Important 5 Years On](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/06/02/why-plastic-free-july-is-just-as-important-5-years-on/) - Plastic Free July begins with making personal changes: giving up plastic for a month. That is only the beginning. We start with us, but let's not stop with us.
- [Plastic Free {Bicarb Free} DIY Deodorant - for Sensitive Skin](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/06/23/plastic-free-bicarb-free-diy-deodorant/) - DIY deodorant that's plastic-free, zero waste + does not contain bicarb (suitable for sensitive skin). No single-use packaging, all natural + minimal effort : )
- [It's Not About Perfect. It's About Better.](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/07/14/its-not-about-perfect-its-about-better/) - Perfect may be something to strive for, but it's pretty hard to achieve. Rather than aim for perfect, what if we simply work towards "better" + do what we can?
- [Can You Have A Dog and be Zero Waste?](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/07/28/can-you-have-a-dog-and-be-zero-waste/) - My husband and I have been wondering about adopting a dog for a long while. The shelters are full of unwanted animals, and we felt that we now have the energy, time and space to give one a loving home. Having never had a dog before (the only pet I had as a kid was
- [6 (Embarrassing) Confessions of a Zero Waste Minimalist](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/08/25/6-embarrassing-confessions-of-a-zero-waste-minimalist/) - We've all made choices we regret. Pre-2012 I was not plastic-free, zero waste or minimalist and I made some pretty cringe-worthy choices. Here's 6 of my worst.
- [Labels or No Labels? (A Zero Waste Minimalist Reflects)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/10/06/labels-or-no-labels/) - I made the decision to give up plastic long before I ever heard the term "zero waste". Back then, in 2012, my focus was on reducing my plastic consumption. It was only after I stopped purchasing items in plastic, and began to choose cardboard and glass instead, that I really noticed for the first time
- [5 Reasons to Choose Second-Hand (+ What My Second-Hand Home Looks Like)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2016/12/22/reasons-to-choose-second-hand/) - Whether you want to save resources, reduce waste, shop local or save money, there are lots of reasons to choose second hand, preloved items. Here's my top 5.
- [Some Recommended Reading](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/11/13/some-recommended-reading/) - Yesterday afternoon I dropped my parents off at Perth Airport for their flight back to the UK. They visited for just over four weeks, and it has been insanely busy. Partly because they have been staying in our flat, and my boyfriend and I stayed at his parents' house, which means I have been making
- [How to Eat Clean](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/01/24/how-to-eat-clean-3/) - My last post was about clean eating, what it is and why it is so important. I thought I'd follow up with this post on how to eat clean... in the real world. A lot of clean eating guidelines just aren't practical. In an ideal world, we wouldn't be filling up on cheap but nutritionally
- [My weekend baking extravaganza](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/08/19/my-weekend-baking-extravaganza/) - I set myself a challenge this weekend. I decided to try three new recipes of things that I've never made before. I love food and I love cooking (which if you read this blog you'll probably have noticed) but I often feel like I'm making the same things over and over again. That's partly true
- [I'm moving! (Although hopefully I'm not going anywhere...)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/03/19/im-moving-although-hopefully-im-not-going-anywhere/) - I've been blogging for almost a year now, and it's something I've come to love. There's things I'd love to do and share, and the wordpress.com site I currently use doesn't offer me the kind of flexibility that I'd like. So I've decided to move to wordpress.org. I've spent the morning doing my research, watching
- [What I Learned from Quitting Sugar](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/03/17/what-i-learned-from-quitting-sugar/) - At the end of last year, I decided to try quitting sugar. For a while I'd been noticing articles popping up in the media about the negative health impacts of sugar. I looked into it a little more: I read David Gillespie's book Sweet Poison and also I Quit Sugar by Sarah Wilson. I had
- [The gift of giving (and what it has to do with minimalism and living simply)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/03/10/the-gift-of-giving-and-what-it-has-to-do-with-minimalism-and-living-simply/) - Meet Grace. She's 15 years old and lives in Uganda. She's attending secondary school, thanks to a great little charity from the UK called ACE. ACE stands for Aid Conservation through Education. They are committed to supporting rural primary education in rural Uganda in communities bordering the national parks, believing education is the key to
- [The Less is More Festival is (more or less) over...](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/02/23/the-less-is-more-festival-is-more-or-less-over/) - I've been planning for it since May 2013 and it's taken up almost every spare moment of my time since January this year, but yesterday was the day when all that planning became reality, when all the hard work paid off and people flocked to the Grove Library to take part in the Less is
- [We're all on different journeys](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/02/12/were-all-on-different-journeys/) - Last week I wrote a blog post about toilet paper. Eco-friendly, ethical toilet paper. Toilet paper that's even more eco-friendly and ethical than the previous eco-friendly and ethical toilet paper I used to buy. It feels kind of absurd, really - writing blog posts about toilet paper. I pondered what friends I've not been in
- [Less than two weeks to go...](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/02/09/less-than-two-weeks-to-go/) - Exciting times...the Less is More Festival 2014 is less than two weeks away! There will be more than 23 presenters facilitating 30 unique workshops talking all things sustainable lifestyle-related. There will be drop-in sessions for hands on activities like deodorant and toothpaste making and sewing, there will be eco movie screenings, and for the first
- [Blogging, not blogging and holidays](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/11/26/blogging-not-blogging-and-holidays/) - You may remember that I wrote a post in September about how my life was going to be ridiculously busy over the coming three months? And how I was hoping that I'd be able to juggle everything successfully? Well, it hasn't quite been the plain sailing that I'd hoped. I knew it was going to
- [Spreading the sustainability and clean living word](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/11/22/spreading-the-sustainability-and-clean-living-word/) - When I started this blog, I was motivated because I felt like I was at a real turning point in my life. I was on a journey... a journey that started with a bigger commitment to being more sustainable, but became so much more than that. It has led me down all sorts of interesting
- [What I've been up to...](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/12/02/what-ive-been-up-to/) - Do you ever get yourself into a situation, and wonder how on earth it was that you ever agreed to get involved in the first place? This time last week, that was me. You may have noticed (from the distinct lack of personal photographs on the blog) that I'm not a particular fan of having
- [Holiday packing: the battle of minimalism vs sustainability](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/12/06/holiday-packing-the-battle-of-minimalism-vs-sustainability/) - In less than 12 hours, I'll be on my way to the airport for a month-long break overseas. It's not my first trip abroad, or course, but it is the first time since I really started embracing the sustainability path. The last time I went overseas I hadn't taken part in Plastic Free July (or
- [Rested, refreshed and ready for 2014!](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/01/06/rested-refreshed-and-ready-for-2014/) - Ah. Four weeks away from it all. It was fantastic. I finally managed to slow down, take the time to relax properly and have a well-needed rest. I'm feeling so much better as a result. That's not to say I took time out from trying to live as sustainably as possible, keeping things simple and
- [One last look at 2013...](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/01/14/one-last-look-at-2013/) - We're now into the third week of 2014, and so far on the blog all I've talked about is 2013. I need to get with the times, so this will be the final post I write that dwells on what is now behind us. Enough of living in the past, I say! Holidays and the
- [An unexpected surprise in the mail](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/01/16/an-unexpected-surprise-in-the-mail/) - Checking the mail this morning, I found an unexpected letter. The community event I organised last year has won an award! How exciting is that?! (Of course it wasn't a solo gig, and without the support of the Festival Committee, the Earth Carers team, the Grove Library for their space, the Presenters who donated their
- [Another step in the right direction](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2014/02/03/another-step-in-the-right-direction/) - The parcel I've been waiting for all week finally arrived on Friday. Oh the excitement! I don't order things online much anymore, but it wasn't the idea of receiving a parcel that caused my excitement. It was the contents of the parcel... Toilet paper. Yes. You did read that right. Let me explain. It isn't
- [Having a simple, eco-friendly birthday](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/10/21/having-a-simple-eco-friendly-birthday/) - Last Thursday was my birthday. I'm not into having a big fuss made, and I struggle with the idea of presents, which potentially means getting a heap more stuff that I don't really need. The more I travel down this road of minimalism/low waste/sustainability, the more I struggle with it, which combines with the fact
- [Observations of an Australian election](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/09/13/observations-of-an-australian-election/) - In case you are unawares, Australia had its general election last Saturday. As a non-citizen, I am ineligible to vote. However, for the citizens of Australia, voting is compulsory - one of only ten countries in the world that enforce it. If you'd have asked me before I moved to Australia what I thought of
- [Moving into fifth gear...](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/09/20/moving-into-fifth-gear/) - For a few months now, my life's been ticking along nicely. Projects and other things that keep me busy have come, and gone, and the various plans and schemes that I've dreamed up have been swirling around in my mind, and on paper, but haven't grown more than that. Then in the last couple of
- [An exciting letter in the post...](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/09/27/an-exciting-letter-in-the-post/) - I've been excitedly waiting for the gas bill for a couple of weeks now, and yesterday it finally arrived! Yep, you read that right. I was excited by the thought of receiving the gas bill. Three months ago we decided to be pro-active about reducing our gas consumption because we realised our gas bill was
- [My public holiday nightmare... and some advice needed](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/10/03/my-public-holiday-nightmare-and-some-advice-needed/) - This Monday was a public holiday here in Perth, and we had plans to take in Kings Park and the wildflowers and go for a leisurely walk around Lake Claremont, relaxing and generally enjoying the extra free time. Until, on Sunday night, my boyfriend pulled a bag out of the wardrobe. "Do you think this
- [Being a tourist in my home city](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/10/16/being-a-tourist-in-my-home-city/) - On Monday afternoon, I picked my parents up from Perth airport. They've come all the way from England to stay with us for four weeks, their first visit since I moved here 2 years ago. I say 'stay with us', but due to the tiny nature of the flat (with one bedroom and only an
- [Friday night movie - the Clean Bin Project](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/10/14/friday-night-movie-the-clean-bin-project/) - I went to see another "eco" movie at a community screening on Friday. This time I saw the Clean Bin Project. It's about a Canadian couple, Jen and Grant, who pledge to buy nothing for a year, and each collect their landfill waste for 12 months to see who has the least impact. The goal
- [The possibility of today](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/08/23/the-possibility-of-today/) - Yesterday I was trawling the internet and just as I clicked away from the page I was on, four words caught my eye. I only caught a glimpse before the next page loaded and they were gone. "The possibility of today." That little statement really grabbed my attention. Sometimes I read or see things, and
- [Paying full whack for a new pair of trainers](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/08/28/paying-full-whack-for-a-new-pair-of-trainers/) - This weekend was a weekend of firsts. I bought my first pair of running trainers since I was at school - and that was a good while ago now. I also paid full price. That's something I hardly ever (never?) do. What's going on? At the start of the year my boyfriend and I decided
- [How to make your own baking powder](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/09/02/how-to-make-your-own-baking-powder/) - I started making my own baking powder when I heard that some baking powders contain aluminium. I didn't want to be eating that. Also, baking powder contains gluten in the form of wheaten cornflour. Some of my family members are coeliac and I like to bake for them, so I need a gluten-free baking powder.
- [My take on supplementing your diet](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/08/21/my-take-on-supplementing-your-diet/) - For a long time I've thought that vitamins and supplements were a complete waste of money. When I was a student, I remember going for several days without consuming a single fruit or vegetable (I shudder at the very idea now). Once I remember deciding I should supplement my diet with a multivitamin. (I want
- [As it turns out, weddings are stressful](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/08/14/as-it-turns-out-weddings-are-stressful/) - For those of you who missed the update, my boyfriend proposed at the start of August. It was a complete surprise, but a very pleasant one. It only occurred to me some hours later that actually, after an engagement comes a wedding. It hadn't even crossed my mind.Some girls have dreams of their big day,
- [The kitchen gadget with a cult following - the Thermomix](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/08/09/the-kitchen-gadget-with-a-cult-following-the-thermomix/) - If you don't live in Australia (or Germany, Poland or Spain) you've probably never heard of the Thermomix. It's a kitchen gadget designed and made in Germany by a company called Vorwerk that isn't sold in shops, or even online. Instead it's sold directly to customers by "authorised consultants". That kind of thing makes me
- [You've made it: the last day of Plastic Free July!](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/07/31/youve-made-it-the-last-day-of-plastic-free-july/) - Today is 31st July. If you've been taking part in Plastic Free July this year, you've probably been counting down this day as you've struggled with a month of buying no single use disposable plastic. Well here it is! Congratulations - you made it! The bad news is, you're now free to go back to
- [A month without.](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/07/01/a-month-without/) - Today is the 1st July. I quite like that it also happens to be a Monday. It feels like an even better day for the start of new things. Plastic Free July has started, so it's a month without plastic. As we don't buy anything much in plastic these days, it shouldn't be too much
- [Blogging, sustainability...and blogging about sustainability](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/06/29/blogging-sustainability-and-blogging-about-sustainability/) - When I started this blog, I wanted it to be about my sustainability journey. I wanted not only to be able to keep a record but also to share it with the wider world. I felt like I was at a significant turning-point in my life and I wanted to write to help guide my
- [I was on the radio for Plastic Free July!](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/07/06/i-was-on-the-radio-for-plastic-free-july/) - When I spoke at the Plastic Free July launch back in April (I wrote about it here) about my experience of Plastic Free July in 2012, I was also asked to record a brief interview with radio station RTR FM. Well, this week my interview was aired! Quite exciting, as I've never been on the
- [My struggle with goal-setting](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/06/24/my-struggle-with-goal-setting/) - I like the idea of achieving goals. I like the idea that if I want something to happen, then it will happen. So if I decide that I'll be more organised/learn a new skill/make some other life changes, then, miraculously, it will happen. Except, quite often, it doesn't. It turns out that deciding that I
- [My latest shower accessory](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/06/07/my-latest-shower-accessory/) - Last week my boyfriend and I went to a Water Smart workshop, which was about both the issues Perth is facing with water demand and supply, and how to use water sustainably. On the way home, my boyfriend commented that he wasn't really motivated to make any changes to our lives, because water didn't seem
- [The weekend and the washing](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/05/27/the-weekend-and-the-washing/) - I had a really great weekend. Friday night sushi and a rare trip to the theatre with my boyfriend (Death of a Salesman by the Black Swan State Theatre Company), a Saturday afternoon afternoon trip to Fremantle then dinner with friends on Saturday night, and lunch with family on Sunday afternoon. Busy, fantastic company, amazing
- [Recycled sculpture: the Castaways sculpture awards at Rockingham](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/05/20/recycled-sculpture-the-castaways-sculpture-awards-at-rockingham/) - This weekend I went to Rockingham for the last day of the Castaways Sculpture Awards 2013. The exhibition runs for 9 days on the Rockingham foreshore and aims to raise the profile of recycling and environmental sustainability through art. All exhibits must have a recycled component. The artwork on display was incredibly diverse, and what
- [Fruit and vegetable shopping...the sustainable way](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/04/18/fruit-and-vegetable-shopping-the-sustainable-way/) - Wednesday night is vegetable box delivery night. This is a fairly new thing for us in Australia, although we had used vegetable box delivery schemes in the UK. Last night was our third delivery, and we’ve decided to make it a regular weekly thing. So what is a veg box scheme anyway? Well, it’s a
- [Welcome to my journey!](https://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/03/28/welcome-to-my-journey/) - Hello, and thanks for taking the trouble to come on over and read my blog. As this is my first post, allow me to introduce myself. I'm an English girl who's been living in Western Australia for a little over a year. I've always been interested in the environment and sustainability, but in the last

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- [Food processor](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/food-processor/)
- [raw](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/raw/)
- [make your own](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/make-your-own/)
- [Cadbury](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/cadbury/)
- [ecotourism](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/ecotourism/)
- [farmers market](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/farmers-market/)
- [IQS](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/iqs/)
- [Puma](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/puma/)
- [Personal Organization](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/personal-organization/)
- [local economy](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/local-economy/)
- [atherosclerosis](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/atherosclerosis/)
- [voluntary simplicity](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/voluntary-simplicity/)
- [self love](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/self-love/)
- [toothpaste](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/toothpaste/)
- [ethical](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/ethical/)
- [real food](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/real-food/)
- [bag it](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/bag-it/)
- [cacao](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/cacao/)
- [Local food](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/local-food/)
- [Supermarket](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/supermarket/)
- [greywater](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/greywater/)
- [money-saving](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/money-saving/)
- [Ethical Consumer](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/ethical-consumer/)
- [green living](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/green-living/)
- [natural beauty](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/natural-beauty/)
- [Ballot](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/ballot/)
- [empower](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/empower/)
- [Water heating](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/water-heating/)
- [Temperature](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/temperature/)
- [paleo](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/paleo/)
- [pre-loved](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/pre-loved/)
- [trainers](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/trainers/)
- [second hand](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/second-hand/)
- [fluoride](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/fluoride/)
- [targets](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/targets/)
- [Wardrobe](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/wardrobe/)
- [raw food](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/raw-food/)
- [Macadamia](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/macadamia/)
- [mousse](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/mousse/)
- [living simply](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/living-simply/)
- [rewards](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/rewards/)
- [whole food](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/whole-food/)
- [satisfaction](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/satisfaction/)
- [quinoa](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/quinoa/)
- [Deodorant](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/deodorant/)
- [visioning](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/visioning/)
- [Margaret River](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/margaret-river/)
- [ethical consumption](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/ethical-consumption/)
- [Sourdough](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/sourdough/)
- [chickpeas](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/chickpeas/)
- [toilet paper](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/toilet-paper/)
- [energy consumption](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/energy-consumption/)
- [Loose leaf](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/loose-leaf/)
- [Coconut oil](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/coconut-oil/)
- [gift-giving](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/gift-giving/)
- [above the line](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/above-the-line/)
- [fructose](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/fructose/)
- [soaking](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/soaking/)
- [Charity shop](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/charity-shop/)
- [Peanut butter](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/peanut-butter/)
- [nut butter](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/nut-butter/)
- [Green cleaning](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/green-cleaning/)
- [dairy free](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/dairy-free/)
- [smoothie](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/smoothie/)
- [carbon trading](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/carbon-trading/)
- [phytic acid](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/phytic-acid/)
- [buy local](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/buy-local/)
- [social sustainability](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/social-sustainability/)
- [hummus](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/hummus/)
- [below the line](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/below-the-line/)
- [Thermomix](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/thermomix/)
- [Vorwerk](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/vorwerk/)
- [vermicompost](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/vermicompost/)
- [macrobiotic](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/macrobiotic/)
- [maple syrup](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/maple-syrup/)
- [living with less](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/living-with-less/)
- [local produce](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/local-produce/)
- [Rottnest Island](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/rottnest-island/)
- [Fremantle](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/fremantle/)
- [acheivement](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/acheivement/)
- [Tree planting](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/tree-planting/)
- [Rockingham](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/rockingham/)
- [Carbon offset](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/carbon-offset/)
- [anti-consumerism](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/anti-consumerism/)
- [clean eating](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/clean-eating/)
- [raw food diet](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/raw-food-diet/)
- [moral dilemma](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/moral-dilemma/)
- [green events](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/green-events/)
- [sports shoes](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/sports-shoes/)
- [Vivienne Westwood](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/vivienne-westwood/)
- [Raw milk](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/raw-milk/)
- [Boiler](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/boiler/)
- [fulfilment](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/fulfilment/)
- [disposable](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/disposable/)
- [Corn starch](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/corn-starch/)
- [Biodegradable waste](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/biodegradable-waste/)
- [Sesame](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/sesame/)
- [Plastic recycling](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plastic-recycling/)
- [nut milk](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/nut-milk/)
- [thermostat](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/thermostat/)
- [recharge](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/recharge/)
- [breast milk](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/breast-milk/)
- [superfood](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/superfood/)
- [plastic bag](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plastic-bag/)
- [skimmed milk](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/skimmed-milk/)
- [ethical travelling](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/ethical-travelling/)
- [cream of tartar](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/cream-of-tartar/)
- [Baking powder](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/baking-powder/)
- [powdered milk](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/powdered-milk/)
- [teabags](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/teabags/)
- [Peanut butter cup](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/peanut-butter-cup/)
- [Seaweed](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/seaweed/)
- [sprouting](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/sprouting/)
- [reconnect](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/reconnect/)
- [gumtree](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/gumtree/)
- [Dirty Dozen](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/dirty-dozen/)
- [Green & Blacks](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/green-blacks/)
- [Pasteurization](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/pasteurization/)
- [radio interview](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/radio-interview/)
- [Castaways](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/castaways/)
- [green smoothie](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/green-smoothie/)
- [Twinings](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/twinings/)
- [washing up](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/washing-up/)
- [houmous](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/houmous/)
- [dehydrator](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/dehydrator/)
- [chemical-free](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/chemical-free/)
- [conscious consumption](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/conscious-consumption/)
- [wordpress migration](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/wordpress-migration/)
- [Pepita](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/pepita/)
- [ethical dilemma](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/ethical-dilemma/)
- [tread lightly](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/tread-lightly/)
- [superfoods](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/superfoods/)
- [Almond butter](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/almond-butter/)
- [Soil Association](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/soil-association/)
- [reusable cup](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/reusable-cup/)
- [Tahini](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/tahini/)
- [Sweet corn](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/sweet-corn/)
- [iodine](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/iodine/)
- [Tea bag](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/tea-bag/)
- [pumpkin seed](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/pumpkin-seed/)
- [sesame seed](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/sesame-seed/)
- [hoarder](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/hoarder/)
- [kitchen gadget](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/kitchen-gadget/)
- [musings](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/musings-2/)
- [gomasio](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/gomasio/)
- [Downcycling](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/downcycling/)
- [waterwise](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/waterwise/)
- [Worm farm](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/worm-farm/)
- [Labour Behind the Label](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/labour-behind-the-label/)
- [London Fashion Week](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/london-fashion-week/)
- [Tzatziki](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/tzatziki/)
- [screen time](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/screen-time/)
- [Greek yoghurt](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/greek-yoghurt/)
- [sustainable solutions](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/sustainable-solutions/)
- [spelt flour](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/spelt-flour/)
- [Raw foodism](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/raw-foodism/)
- [plastic-free living](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plastic-free-living/)
- [behaviour change](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/behaviour-change/)
- [Eco wedding](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/eco-wedding/)
- [living smart](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/living-smart/)
- [100 things challenge](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/100-things-challenge/)
- [love miles](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/love-miles/)
- [fridge cake](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/fridge-cake/)
- [wholefood](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/wholefood/)
- [vegan mofo](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/vegan-mofo/)
- [cooking from scratch](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/cooking-from-scratch/)
- [labneh](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/labneh/)
- [traditional methods](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/traditional-methods/)
- [Sodium bicarbonate](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/sodium-bicarbonate/)
- [plastic free](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plastic-free/)
- [Glycerol](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/glycerol/)
- [Compulsory voting](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/compulsory-voting/)
- [microfibre](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/microfibre/)
- [Wakame](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/wakame/)
- [A2 milk](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/a2-milk/)
- [clove oil](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/clove-oil/)
- [non-toxic cleaning](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/non-toxic-cleaning/)
- [Pilot light](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/pilot-light/)
- [sea vegetable](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/sea-vegetable/)
- [gas bill](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/gas-bill/)
- [Sarah Wilson](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/sarah-wilson/)
- [medjool dates](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/medjool-dates/)
- [Ethletic](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/ethletic/)
- [additive-free](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/additive-free/)
- [flaxseeds](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/flaxseeds/)
- [chocolate brownie](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/chocolate-brownie/)
- [full fat milk](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/full-fat-milk/)
- [Mung bean](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/mung-bean/)
- [Sunflower seed](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/sunflower-seed/)
- [sweet poison](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/sweet-poison/)
- [Guernsey cattle](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/guernsey-cattle/)
- [uncooking](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/uncooking/)
- [Eco-Fair](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/eco-fair/)
- [lauric acid](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/lauric-acid/)
- [disposable cups](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/disposable-cups/)
- [labne](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/labne/)
- [Alter Eco](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/alter-eco/)
- [RTR FM](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/rtr-fm/)
- [Magimix](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/magimix/)
- [cashew milk](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/cashew-milk/)
- [dental filling](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/dental-filling/)
- [concious living](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/concious-living/)
- [Gomashio](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/gomashio/)
- [Mosman Park](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/mosman-park/)
- [Azuki bean](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/azuki-bean/)
- [vegetable box scheme](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/vegetable-box-scheme/)
- [raw cheesecake](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/raw-cheesecake/)
- [vegetable preparation](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/vegetable-preparation/)
- [plastic production](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plastic-production/)
- [eco cup](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/eco-cup/)
- [homogenized milk](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/homogenized-milk/)
- [raw tahini](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/raw-tahini/)
- [bicarb](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/bicarb/)
- [Clean Fifteen](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/clean-fifteen/)
- [yoghurt cheese](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/yoghurt-cheese/)
- [bicarb soda](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/bicarb-soda/)
- [KeepCup](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/keepcup/)
- [phytate](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/phytate/)
- [Maquila Solidarity Network](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/maquila-solidarity-network/)
- [Diderot Effect](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/diderot-effect/)
- [roasting nuts](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/roasting-nuts/)
- [seed milk](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/seed-milk/)
- [Jude Blereau](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/jude-blereau/)
- [Clean Bin Project](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/clean-bin-project/)
- [activated nuts](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/activated-nuts/)
- [Fermentation (food)](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/fermentation-food/)
- [Plant milk](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plant-milk/)
- [Bag It movie](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/bag-it-movie/)
- [I quit sugar](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/i-quit-sugar/)
- [Antinutrient](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/antinutrient/)
- [Raw Food Day](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/raw-food-day/)
- [Earth Carers](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/earth-carers/)
- [takeaway container](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/takeaway-container/)
- [vegan pasties](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/vegan-pasties/)
- [Less is More Festival](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/less-is-more-festival/)
- [preparing nuts](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/preparing-nuts/)
- [JOCO cup](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/joco-cup/)
- [jump off the ladder](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/jump-off-the-ladder/)
- [living with less waste](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/living-with-less-waste-2/)
- [nut butter cup](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/nut-butter-cup/)
- [raw cereal bars](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/raw-cereal-bars/)
- [why wait until tomorrow?](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/why-wait-until-tomorrow/)
- [dehydating](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/dehydating/)
- [ethical toilet paper](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/ethical-toilet-paper/)
- [community event of the year](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/community-event-of-the-year/)
- [treading my own path](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/treading-my-own-path/)
- [sustainable food](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/sustainable-food/)
- [eco living](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/eco-living/)
- [real food challenge](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/real-food-challenge/)
- [green lifestyle](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/green-lifestyle/)
- [supermarkets](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/supermarkets/)
- [food packaging](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/food-packaging/)
- [personal development](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/personal-development/)
- [compromise](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/compromise/)
- [eco tips](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/eco-tips/)
- [BPA plastic](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/bpa-plastic/)
- [bisphenol A](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/bisphenol-a/)
- [bisphenol S](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/bisphenol-s/)
- [read food](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/read-food/)
- [movie review](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/movie-review/)
- [bio cups](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/bio-cups/)
- [phthalates](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/phthalates/)
- [PVC](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/pvc/)
- [renting](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/renting/)
- [simplify](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/simplify/)
- [advertising](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/advertising/)
- [marketing](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/marketing/)
- [adverts](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/adverts/)
- [St Lukes Eco Fair](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/st-lukes-eco-fair/)
- [Fairly Fashionable](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/fairly-fashionable/)
- [ethical fashion](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/ethical-fashion/)
- [Fair Trade Freo](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/fair-trade-freo/)
- [Rana Plaza](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/rana-plaza/)
- [doubt](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/doubt/)
- [Sustainable Development Goals](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/sustainable-development-goals/)
- [climate change](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/climate-change/)
- [Professor Jeffrey Sachs](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/professor-jeffrey-sachs/)
- [Curtin University](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/curtin-university/)
- [fair trade](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/fair-trade/)
- [conflict free minerals](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/conflict-free-minerals/)
- [mobile phone](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/mobile-phone/)
- [closed loop production](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/closed-loop-production/)
- [responsibility](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/responsibility/)
- [blogger](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/blogger/)
- [energy bills](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/energy-bills/)
- [green power](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/green-power/)
- [waste challenge](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/waste-challenge/)
- [waste free](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/waste-free/)
- [bokashi bin](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/bokashi-bin/)
- [live better challenge](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/live-better-challenge/)
- [reduce reuse recycle](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/reduce-reuse-recycle/)
- [Ethical Superstore](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/ethical-superstore/)
- [energy meter](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/energy-meter/)
- [electricity bill](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/electricity-bill/)
- [fridge](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/fridge/)
- [PLA](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/pla/)
- [bioplastic](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/bioplastic/)
- [biodegradable packaging](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/biodegradable-packaging/)
- [compostable packaging](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/compostable-packaging/)
- [corn-based plastic](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/corn-based-plastic/)
- [homesteading](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/homesteading/)
- [leftover carrot pulp](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/leftover-carrot-pulp/)
- [crackers](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/crackers/)
- [flatbread](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/flatbread/)
- [candles](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/candles/)
- [glass jars](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/glass-jars/)
- [cleaning](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/cleaning/)
- [Trashed](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/trashed/)
- [tiny house](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/tiny-house/)
- [minimalise](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/minimalise/)
- [how to declutter](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/how-to-declutter/)
- [no poo](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/no-poo/)
- [bicarb vinegar shampoo](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/bicarb-vinegar-shampoo/)
- [simplifying](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/simplifying/)
- [refurbished iPad](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/refurbished-ipad/)
- [sustainable decisions](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/sustainable-decisions/)
- [healthy](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/healthy/)
- [PFJ](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/pfj/)
- [plastic-free tea](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plastic-free-tea/)
- [plastic tea](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plastic-tea/)
- [letter writing](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/letter-writing/)
- [campaigns](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/campaigns/)
- [plastic boycott](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plastic-boycott/)
- [bathroom](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/bathroom/)
- [waste-to-energy](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/waste-to-energy/)
- [incinerators](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/incinerators/)
- [National Toxics Network](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/national-toxics-network/)
- [reduce packaging](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/reduce-packaging/)
- [Tetra Pak](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/tetra-pak/)
- [sustainable packaging](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/sustainable-packaging/)
- [single-use disposables](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/single-use-disposables/)
- [trash](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/trash/)
- [ecological footprint](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/ecological-footprint/)
- [Zero Waste Week](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/zero-waste-week/)
- [Sustainable September](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/sustainable-september/)
- [straws](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/straws/)
- [glass straw](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/glass-straw/)
- [Glass Dharma](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/glass-dharma/)
- [reusables](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/reusables/)
- [waste reduction](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/waste-reduction/)
- [corporate social responsibility](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/corporate-social-responsibility/)
- [Fairphone](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/fairphone/)
- [ethical electronics](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/ethical-electronics/)
- [environmental responsibility](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/environmental-responsibility/)
- [gas boiler](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/gas-boiler/)
- [life choices](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/life-choices/)
- [ramblings](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/ramblings/)
- [ethical footwear](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/ethical-footwear/)
- [Minimalists](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/minimalists/)
- [conscious living](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/conscious-living/)
- [wedding planning](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/wedding-planning/)
- [Green Swing](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/green-swing/)
- [sustainable communities](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/sustainable-communities/)
- [green housing](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/green-housing/)
- [clothing cull](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/clothing-cull/)
- [wardrobe minimalism](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/wardrobe-minimalism/)
- [downsizing](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/downsizing/)
- [car ownership](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/car-ownership/)
- [car-free living](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/car-free-living/)
- [food waste](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/food-waste/)
- [reducing food waste](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/reducing-food-waste/)
- [home composting](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/home-composting/)
- [Bremer Canyon](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/bremer-canyon/)
- [organization](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/organization/)
- [Bike Week](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/bike-week/)
- [Giro d Perth](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/giro-d-perth/)
- [Pedal-Powered movies](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/pedal-powered-movies/)
- [cycling](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/cycling/)
- [bicycles](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/bicycles/)
- [balcony gardening](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/balcony-gardening/)
- [grow your own](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/grow-your-own/)
- [urban homesteading](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/urban-homesteading/)
- [values](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/values/)
- [Fashion Revolution Day](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/fashion-revolution-day/)
- [That's a Wrap](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/thats-a-wrap/)
- [bulk bin](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/bulk-bin/)
- [Greening of Gavin](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/greening-of-gavin/)
- [podcast](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/podcast/)
- [Australian bloggers](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/australian-bloggers/)
- [plastic pollution](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plastic-pollution/)
- [microbeads](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/microbeads/)
- [microfibres](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/microfibres/)
- [ocean plastic](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/ocean-plastic/)
- [synthetic fibres](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/synthetic-fibres/)
- [plastic fibres](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plastic-fibres/)
- [concious consumption](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/concious-consumption/)
- [Minimalism](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/minimalism/)
- [Plastic Free July](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plastic-free-july/)
- [Re-Use](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/re-use/)
- [capsule wardrobe](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/capsule-wardrobe/)
- [life from scratch](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/life-from-scratch/)
- [strawberries](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/strawberries/)
- [plant based](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plant-based/)
- [aquafaba](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/aquafaba/)
- [vegan meringues](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/vegan-meringues/)
- [Marie Kondo](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/marie-kondo/)
- [eco Christmas](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/eco-christmas/)
- [unpackaged](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/unpackaged/)
- [Project 333](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/project-333/)
- [wholefoods](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/wholefoods/)
- [climatarian](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/climatarian/)
- [eat for the climate](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/eat-for-the-climate/)
- [Victoria Park](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/victoria-park/)
- [low-impact living](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/low-impact-living/)
- [sustanability](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/sustanability/)
- [sustainable home](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/sustainable-home/)
- [star ratings](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/star-ratings/)
- [green appliances](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/green-appliances/)
- [kWh](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/kwh/)
- [water consumption](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/water-consumption/)
- [eco home](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/eco-home/)
- [chemical-free living](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/chemical-free-living/)
- [DIY toiletries](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/diy-toiletries/)
- [natural skincare](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/natural-skincare/)
- [toothpaste recipe](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/toothpaste-recipe/)
- [deodorant recipe](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/deodorant-recipe/)
- [tidying](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/tidying/)
- [clutter-free](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/clutter-free/)
- [sourdough starter](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/sourdough-starter/)
- [Common Cause](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/common-cause/)
- [enough](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/enough/)
- [intentional living](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/intentional-living/)
- [simplicity](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/simplicity/)
- [mindfulness](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/mindfulness/)
- [camping](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/camping/)
- [bulk stores](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/bulk-stores/)
- [low tox living](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/low-tox-living/)
- [skincare](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/skincare/)
- [sunscreen](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/sunscreen/)
- [sun cream](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/sun-cream/)
- [plastic challenge](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plastic-challenge/)
- [urban gardening](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/urban-gardening/)
- [waste-free garden](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/waste-free-garden/)
- [peat-free](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/peat-free/)
- [wardrobe decluttering](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/wardrobe-decluttering/)
- [zero waste home](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/zero-waste-home/)
- [Tipsy Oil](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/tipsy-oil/)
- [greyhound rescue](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/greyhound-rescue/)
- [greyhound](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/greyhound/)
- [fostering](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/fostering/)
- [food storage](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/food-storage/)
- [BPA free](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/bpa-free/)
- [live better with less](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/live-better-with-less/)
- [hoarder minimalist](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/hoarder-minimalist/)
- [be more with less](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/be-more-with-less/)
- [konmari](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/konmari/)
- [reuse revolution](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/reuse-revolution/)
- [documentaries](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/documentaries/)
- [beach cleanup](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/beach-cleanup/)
- [plastic-free movement](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plastic-free-movement/)
- [Good Day Out](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/good-day-out/)
- [brownies](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/brownies/)
- [almond pulp](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/almond-pulp/)
- [composting](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/composting/)
- [home compost](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/home-compost/)
- [fight food waste](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/fight-food-waste/)
- [love food hate waste](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/love-food-hate-waste/)
- [plant mylk](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plant-mylk/)
- [peak stuff](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/peak-stuff/)
- [post-Christmas decluttering](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/post-christmas-decluttering/)
- [spring clean](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/spring-clean/)
- [Tedx](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/tedx/)
- [Tedx Perth](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/tedx-perth/)
- [non-disposable life](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/non-disposable-life/)
- [zero waste lifestyle](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/zero-waste-lifestyle/)
- [eco store](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/eco-store/)
- [online eco store](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/online-eco-store/)
- [DIY body scrub](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/diy-body-scrub/)
- [DIY skincare](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/diy-skincare/)
- [skincare recipe](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/skincare-recipe/)
- [going zero waste](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/going-zero-waste/)
- [sharing economy](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/sharing-economy/)
- [peer-to-peer lending](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/peer-to-peer-lending/)
- [borrowing](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/borrowing/)
- [apple cider vinegar](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/apple-cider-vinegar/)
- [apple scraps vinegar](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/apple-scraps-vinegar/)
- [eco choices](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/eco-choices/)
- [changemaking](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/changemaking/)
- [trash jar](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/trash-jar/)
- [annual waste jar](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/annual-waste-jar/)
- [choose reusables](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/choose-reusables/)
- [salute the reuser](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/salute-the-reuser/)
- [trash is for tossers](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/trash-is-for-tossers/)
- [war on waste](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/war-on-waste/)
- [refuse reduce reuse](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/refuse-reduce-reuse/)
- [zero waste wedding](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/zero-waste-wedding/)
- [zero waste pantry](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/zero-waste-pantry/)
- [plastic teabags](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plastic-teabags/)
- [vinegar rinse](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/vinegar-rinse/)
- [Lindsay Miles](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/lindsay-miles/)
- [quit the supermarket](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/quit-the-supermarket/)
- [plastics and health](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plastics-and-health/)
- [second-hand clothing](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/second-hand-clothing/)
- [ethical choices](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/ethical-choices/)
- [choose better](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/choose-better/)
- [time-poor](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/time-poor/)
- [time planning](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/time-planning/)
- [changing habits](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/changing-habits/)
- [changemaker](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/changemaker/)
- [productivity](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/productivity/)
- [beginner's tips](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/beginners-tips/)
- [first steps](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/first-steps/)
- [newspaper pots](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/newspaper-pots/)
- [eco friendly pots](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/eco-friendly-pots/)
- [organic gardener](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/organic-gardener/)
- [zero waste garden](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/zero-waste-garden/)
- [seedling pots](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/seedling-pots/)
- [DIY newpaper pots](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/diy-newpaper-pots/)
- [plant-based milk](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plant-based-milk/)
- [Californian almonds](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/californian-almonds/)
- [California drought](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/california-drought/)
- [almond milk](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/almond-milk/)
- [Zero Waste Perth](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/zero-waste-perth/)
- [trash tally](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/trash-tally/)
- [gardening Australia](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/gardening-australia/)
- [permie garden](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/permie-garden/)
- [wicking barrels](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/wicking-barrels/)
- [veggie patch](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/veggie-patch/)
- [urban gardener](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/urban-gardener/)
- [grow food](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/grow-food/)
- [food rescue](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/food-rescue/)
- [war on waste Australia](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/war-on-waste-australia/)
- [circular economy](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/circular-economy/)
- [changemakers](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/changemakers/)
- [war on waste au](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/war-on-waste-au/)
- [waronwaste](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/waronwaste/)
- [Boomerang bags](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/boomerang-bags/)
- [Responsible Cafes](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/responsible-cafes/)
- [beach clean-up](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/beach-clean-up/)
- [how to get involved](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/how-to-get-involved/)
- [zero waste kitchen](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/zero-waste-kitchen/)
- [gladwrap alternatives](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/gladwrap-alternatives/)
- [Go2Cup](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/go2cup/)
- [dairy products](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/dairy-products/)
- [glass packaging](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/glass-packaging/)
- [hair washing](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/hair-washing/)
- [bicarb vinegar hair washing](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/bicarb-vinegar-hair-washing/)
- [solid shampoo](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/solid-shampoo/)
- [shampoo bars](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/shampoo-bars/)
- [personal care](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/personal-care/)
- [shampoo](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/shampoo/)
- [hair care](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/hair-care/)
- [DIY dog food](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/diy-dog-food/)
- [zero waste pets](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/zero-waste-pets/)
- [plastic-free dog food](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plastic-free-dog-food/)
- [homemade pet food](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/homemade-pet-food/)
- [commercial composter](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/commercial-composter/)
- [Materials Recovery Facility](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/materials-recovery-facility/)
- [kerbside recycling](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/kerbside-recycling/)
- [permaculture principles](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/permaculture-principles/)
- [sustinability](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/sustinability/)
- [David Holgren](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/david-holgren/)
- [smart busy](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/smart-busy/)
- [fermentation](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/fermentation/)
- [sauerkraut](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/sauerkraut/)
- [zero waste chef](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/zero-waste-chef/)
- [fermented foods](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/fermented-foods/)
- [zero waste privilege](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/zero-waste-privilege/)
- [environmentalism](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/environmentalism/)
- [zero waste vegan](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/zero-waste-vegan/)
- [vegetarian recipes](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/vegetarian-recipes/)
- [low waste living](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/low-waste-living/)
- [zero waste snacks](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/zero-waste-snacks/)
- [zero waste essentials](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/zero-waste-essentials/)
- [Facebook Groups](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/facebook-groups/)
- [community building](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/community-building/)
- [zero waste travel](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/zero-waste-travel/)
- [zero waste holiday](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/zero-waste-holiday/)
- [zero waste vacation](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/zero-waste-vacation/)
- [urban orchard](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/urban-orchard/)
- [food tree project](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/food-tree-project/)
- [food forest](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/food-forest/)
- [community garden](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/community-garden/)
- [reverge](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/reverge/)
- [Rutland Corner](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/rutland-corner/)
- [grow food not lawns](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/grow-food-not-lawns/)
- [community orchard](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/community-orchard/)
- [Cold Cream](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/cold-cream/)
- [zero waste bathroom](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/zero-waste-bathroom/)
- [almond oil moisturiser](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/almond-oil-moisturiser/)
- [comedogenic ratings](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/comedogenic-ratings/)
- [moisturizer](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/moisturizer/)
- [coriander pesto](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/coriander-pesto/)
- [parsley and walnut pesto](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/parsley-and-walnut-pesto/)
- [carrot top pesto](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/carrot-top-pesto/)
- [vegan pesto](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/vegan-pesto/)
- [plant based zero waste](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plant-based-zero-waste/)
- [La Bontazza](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/la-bontazza/)
- [Kahla](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/kahla/)
- [EcoJarz](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/ecojarz/)
- [Klean Kanteen](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/klean-kanteen/)
- [reusable coffee cup](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/reusable-coffee-cup/)
- [takeaway cup](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/takeaway-cup/)
- [plastic-free lifestyle](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plastic-free-lifestyle/)
- [annual trash jar](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/annual-trash-jar/)
- [micro actions](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/micro-actions/)
- [thrift stores](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/thrift-stores/)
- [charity shops](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/charity-shops/)
- [zer owaste home](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/zer-owaste-home/)
- [donated goods](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/donated-goods/)
- [slow home](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/slow-home/)
- [unplug](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/unplug/)
- [offline](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/offline/)
- [bulk store](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/bulk-store/)
- [sustainble living](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/sustainble-living/)
- [Hungry Bin](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/hungry-bin/)
- [urban composter](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/urban-composter/)
- [vermicomposting](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/vermicomposting/)
- [falafels](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/falafels/)
- [falafel recipe](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/falafel-recipe/)
- [grocery shopping](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/grocery-shopping/)
- [packaging-free](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/packaging-free/)
- [biodegradable](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/biodegradable/)
- [certification](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/certification/)
- [home compostable](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/home-compostable/)
- [industrial composting](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/industrial-composting/)
- [eco-friendly labels](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/eco-friendly-labels/)
- [greenwashing](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/greenwashing/)
- [plastic bag ban](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plastic-bag-ban/)
- [reusable bags](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/reusable-bags/)
- [reusable shopping bags](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/reusable-shopping-bags/)
- [bag for life](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/bag-for-life/)
- [Onya bags](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/onya-bags/)
- [Mors bags](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/mors-bags/)
- [BYO bags](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/byo-bags/)
- [loose leaf tea](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/loose-leaf-tea/)
- [cornstarch](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/cornstarch/)
- [bin liner](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/bin-liner/)
- [plastic bags](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plastic-bags/)
- [newspaper bin liner](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/newspaper-bin-liner/)
- [plastic-free solutions](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plastic-free-solutions/)
- [plastic bag free](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plastic-bag-free/)
- [compostable bin liners](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/compostable-bin-liners/)
- [ban the bag](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/ban-the-bag/)
- [plastic-free aisle](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plastic-free-aisle/)
- [refillable containers](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/refillable-containers/)
- [break free from plastic](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/break-free-from-plastic/)
- [A Plastic Planet](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/a-plastic-planet/)
- [certified compostable](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/certified-compostable/)
- [refrigerator pickles](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/refrigerator-pickles/)
- [bread and butter pickles](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/bread-and-butter-pickles/)
- [jalapeno chilies](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/jalapeno-chilies/)
- [preserving](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/preserving/)
- [pickling](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/pickling/)
- [Camino de Santiago](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/camino-de-santiago/)
- [Camino Frances](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/camino-frances/)
- [hiking](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/hiking/)
- [Vargo outdoor](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/vargo-outdoor/)
- [slow living](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/slow-living/)
- [The Last Straw](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/the-last-straw/)
- [plastic straws](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plastic-straws/)
- [single-use plastic](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/single-use-plastic/)
- [plastic packaging](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plastic-packaging/)
- [reusable straws](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/reusable-straws/)
- [zero waste alternatives](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/zero-waste-alternatives/)
- [living with less plastic](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/living-with-less-plastic/)
- [reduce waste](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/reduce-waste/)
- [free eBook](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/free-ebook/)
- [Onya Life](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/onya-life/)
- [reusable produce bags](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/reusable-produce-bags/)
- [recycled PET](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/recycled-pet/)
- [bulk shopping](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/bulk-shopping/)
- [reusable containers](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/reusable-containers/)
- [stainless steel lunchbox](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/stainless-steel-lunchbox/)
- [PlanetBox](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/planetbox/)
- [Lunchskins](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/lunchskins/)
- [Eco Lunchbox](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/eco-lunchbox/)
- [nude food](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/nude-food/)
- [vegan wax wraps](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/vegan-wax-wraps/)
- [food scraps](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/food-scraps/)
- [wasteless](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/wasteless/)
- [DIY recipes](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/diy-recipes/)
- [plastic-free kitchen](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plastic-free-kitchen/)
- [food prep](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/food-prep/)
- [The Source Whole Foods](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/the-source-whole-foods/)
- [Organic Collective](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/organic-collective/)
- [eco stores](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/eco-stores/)
- [Urban Revolution](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/urban-revolution/)
- [Zero Store](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/zero-store/)
- [bulk ingredients](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/bulk-ingredients/)
- [Environment House](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/environment-house/)
- [Who Gives A Crap](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/who-gives-a-crap/)
- [tree-free](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/tree-free/)
- [B Corps](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/b-corps/)
- [ethical business](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/ethical-business/)
- [100% recycled](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/100-recycled/)
- [pet poo](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/pet-poo/)
- [dog poo worm farm](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/dog-poo-worm-farm/)
- [DIY worm farm](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/diy-worm-farm/)
- [beansprouts](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/beansprouts/)
- [coconut yoghurt](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/coconut-yoghurt/)
- [vegan yogurt](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/vegan-yogurt/)
- [zero waste recipe](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/zero-waste-recipe/)
- [plant based recipe](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plant-based-recipe/)
- [sharewaste](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/sharewaste/)
- [zero waste living](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/zero-waste-living/)
- [compost bin](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/compost-bin/)
- [seed crackers](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/seed-crackers/)
- [vegan crackers](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/vegan-crackers/)
- [homemade crackers](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/homemade-crackers/)
- [zero waste backpacking](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/zero-waste-backpacking/)
- [eco travel](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/eco-travel/)
- [packing tips](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/packing-tips/)
- [Buy Nothing Project](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/buy-nothing-project/)
- [Swap Share](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/swap-share/)
- [Community Composting](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/community-composting/)
- [grow community](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/grow-community/)
- [textile recycling](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/textile-recycling/)
- [ethical underwear](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/ethical-underwear/)
- [Mighty Good Undie](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/mighty-good-undie/)
- [garment recycling](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/garment-recycling/)
- [slow fashion](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/slow-fashion/)
- [upcycling](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/upcycling/)
- [clothing recycling](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/clothing-recycling/)
- [Repair Cafes](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/repair-cafes/)
- [mending](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/mending/)
- [better bins](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/better-bins/)
- [eco footprint](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/eco-footprint/)
- [recycle right](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/recycle-right/)
- [yellow-lidded bin](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/yellow-lidded-bin/)
- [make-up](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/make-up/)
- [Dirty Hippie Cosmetics](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/dirty-hippie-cosmetics/)
- [Clean-Faced Cosmetics](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/clean-faced-cosmetics/)
- [eco packaging](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/eco-packaging/)
- [cruelty-free](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/cruelty-free/)
- [ethical beauty](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/ethical-beauty/)
- [Own Your Impact](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/own-your-impact/)
- [Tamala Park landfill](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/tamala-park-landfill/)
- [Perth City Farm recycling hub](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/perth-city-farm-recycling-hub/)
- [Total Green Recycling](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/total-green-recycling/)
- [redcycle](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/redcycle/)
- [CLAW environmental](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/claw-environmental/)
- [Face Your Waste](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/face-your-waste/)
- [Perth WA](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/perth-wa/)
- [Christmas gifts](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/christmas-gifts/)
- [zero waste Christmas](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/zero-waste-christmas/)
- [low waste Christmas](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/low-waste-christmas/)
- [plastic-free Christmas](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plastic-free-christmas/)
- [eco-friendly decorations](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/eco-friendly-decorations/)
- [festive season](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/festive-season/)
- [Xmas](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/xmas/)
- [less stuff](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/less-stuff/)
- [Buy Nothing Day](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/buy-nothing-day/)
- [Black Friday](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/black-friday/)
- [armchair activism](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/armchair-activism/)
- [experiences not stuff](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/experiences-not-stuff/)
- [Cyber Monday](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/cyber-monday/)
- [eco friendly Christmas](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/eco-friendly-christmas/)
- [minimalist Christmas](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/minimalist-christmas/)
- [low waste xmas](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/low-waste-xmas/)
- [zero waste gifts](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/zero-waste-gifts/)
- [eco friendly holidays](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/eco-friendly-holidays/)
- [less waste](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/less-waste/)
- [buy nothing](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/buy-nothing/)
- [reduce trash](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/reduce-trash/)
- [sustainable living tips](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/sustainable-living-tips/)
- [cashew nut cheese](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/cashew-nut-cheese/)
- [dairy alternatives](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/dairy-alternatives/)
- [vegan cheese recipe](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/vegan-cheese-recipe/)
- [vegan cracker recipe](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/vegan-cracker-recipe/)
- [gluten free crackers](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/gluten-free-crackers/)
- [shared resources](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/shared-resources/)
- [Community Dishes](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/community-dishes/)
- [borrow and bring back](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/borrow-and-bring-back/)
- [borrow don't buy](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/borrow-dont-buy/)
- [regifting](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/regifting/)
- [how to let go of unwanted gifts](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/how-to-let-go-of-unwanted-gifts/)
- [zero waste on a budget](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/zero-waste-on-a-budget/)
- [spend nothing](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/spend-nothing/)
- [remove labels from glass jars](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/remove-labels-from-glass-jars/)
- [freezing food in glass jars](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/freezing-food-in-glass-jars/)
- [second-hand lifestyle](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/second-hand-lifestyle/)
- [plastic-freel living](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plastic-freel-living/)
- [plastic free food storage](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/plastic-free-food-storage/)
- [budget-friendly](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/budget-friendly/)
- [influence change](https://treadingmyownpath.com/tag/influence-change/)