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WEBINAR – Hacking Zero Waste: Creative Strategies for Eliminating Trash in Your Life

I was recently invited to share my zero waste tips at a webinar for RevelEleven, a community of women across the globe who are going to change the world. The webinar took place on Tuesday, February 2nd, at 5:30 pm PT, online. You can re-watch it here in case you've missed it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4qB8fNfZ5c Watch my… Continue reading WEBINAR – Hacking Zero Waste: Creative Strategies for Eliminating Trash in Your Life

How to take waste out of takeout COVID-19
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How to take the waste out of takeout

Zero waste takeout during and after coronavirus (COVID-19) Who doesn’t crave a pizza from their favorite restaurant at the moment? It’s the ultimate comfort food when the world around us seems almost unrecognizable due to COVID-19.  The ultimate comfort food.Photo by Alexandra Gorn on Unsplash So it’s no surprise that we’re all continuing to get takeout, for various… Continue reading How to take the waste out of takeout

Bay Area Zero Waste Shops responding to COVID-19
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How Are Zero Waste Shops in the Bay Area Responding to Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Here's an overview of what zero waste shops around the Bay Area are doing to keep their staff and customers safe while still providing a low-waste, healthy shopping option during these challenging times. Zero waste shops around the Bay Area tend to be independent, employee-owned or owner-operated businesses. They are so important for providing healthy,… Continue reading How Are Zero Waste Shops in the Bay Area Responding to Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Join me for a free zero waste shopping event in Fremont
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Free zero waste shopping event in Fremont on Thursday, 2/20/20

Join me and learn how to shop zero waste: creating a meal plan and shopping list using only package free ingredients, using the bulk shopping aisles, saving money and living healthily Register now I'm very excited to hold my first zero waste shopping event. It'll take place in Fremont on Thursday, 2/20/20. We'll meet at… Continue reading Free zero waste shopping event in Fremont on Thursday, 2/20/20

The sign outside Leamington first zero waste store
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How a teacher and mum of two is changing how Leamington shops – an interview with Charlie from Zero

About a month after opening Leamington's first zero waste shop, Zero, co-founder and owner Charlie sits down with Bettina from bluegreen.blog to talk about her motivation to make a difference, her journey so far, and tips about how we can all adopt simple zero waste practices. Charlie at the counter of Zero in Leamington Bettina:… Continue reading How a teacher and mum of two is changing how Leamington shops – an interview with Charlie from Zero

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Zero Waste Warwickshire – What’s news? – October

Autumn is in full swing, and so is Warwickshire's zero waste scene - here are the news from October so far, featuring Green Bean, Core Wholefoods, Zero Store, as well as some exciting personal news from me, Bettina @ bluegreen.blog... New sustainable shop Green Bean in Warwick On 28th September, Green Bean opened at 62… Continue reading Zero Waste Warwickshire – What’s news? – October

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Meet 5 new Warwickshire zero waste pioneers

5 new zero waste businesses (at least for me) discovered at Covent Garden Quarter's eco market in Leamington Spa on Sunday, 15th September Sunday's arts, crafts and eco market at Leamington Spa's Covent Garden Quarter The sun was shining and business was bustling for the arts, crafts and eco traders exhibiting on Sunday's Covent Garden… Continue reading Meet 5 new Warwickshire zero waste pioneers

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Zero waste news for Warwickshire – September

The latest zero waste news from the region, helping to make your zero waste life easier and more fun! Featuring Zero Store, Core Wholefoods, Covent Garden Quarter, and our Warwickshire cycling network. Photo by Laura Mitulla on Unsplash Leamington to get not one, but TWO zero waste shops Huzzahhh, what a couple of eventful weeks it's been, with… Continue reading Zero waste news for Warwickshire – September

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Warwickshire’s eco pioneers Zero and Reyousable share their stories at Cloud Femme event

Zero waste talk with Charlie from Zero and Nicola and Claire from Reyousable at Hart+Co In case you've missed it - here's a quick write-up of Wednesday's fab zero waste talk with local eco pioneers Zero and Reyousable, who are both cornerstones of Warwickshire's zero waste community. Hosted by local female networking group Cloud Femme… Continue reading Warwickshire’s eco pioneers Zero and Reyousable share their stories at Cloud Femme event

Warwickshire zero waste news roundup August
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Warwickshire zero waste news roundup – August

Wow, what a fantastic couple of weeks it's been for our local zero waste community in Warwickshire, with lots of exciting news that will make zero waste living even more convenient and fun around here! Here's a quick round-up in case you've missed it - click on each headline to read more: Clean Kilo to… Continue reading Warwickshire zero waste news roundup – August