#zerowaste
01.06.19
starting off the new year with finals review and a new shampoo bar :)
COFFEE FIRST, THEN ADVENTURE! ☕️
Ditch your single use coffee cups and upgrade to our reusable BASECAMP MUG on your next adventure. Mugs are coming soon so get thirsty.
BASECAMP MUG
Built For Adventure, Used Everyday
- 14oz
- Double wall vacuum insulated
- Easy-fit sealing lid
- Wide grip handle
- 18/8 high grade stainless steel
- BPA free
- Durable matte finish
#reusablecup #reusable #ecofriendly #coffee #zerowaste #savetheplanet #coffeelover #sustainability #earthday #choosetoreuse #reuse #campmugs #reusablecoffeecup #smallbusiness #onepercentfortheplanet #gogreen #sustainableliving #travelmug #sustainable #coffeeaddict #campmug
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Last Minute Christmas Shopping ?.
Head over to our Sustainable Pop-Up Shop in SoHo NYC to find @lina.mayorga ‘s exclusive pieces.
The shop will be open until the 27th at 252 Mott St from 10 AM to 8 PM.
Hope to see you there!!.
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#christmas #fashiondesigner #designerslife #ethical #runway #soho #moda #sdgs #colombia #pfw #sustainabledesigner #eco #sustainability #popup #luxury #hautecouture #ecochic #zerowaste #ootd #nyfw #ethicalfashion #ecofashion #denim #crueltyfree #fashrev #vegan #greencarpetchallenge #upcycling #nyc (at 252 Mott St)
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You are invited to our first HOLIDAY POP-UP SHOP in New York From Dec 21st to Dec 27th ❄️. Get your holiday sustainable shopping done with @lina.mayorga .
• Find us at:
262 Mott Street.
New York, NY.
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#holidays #sustainabledesign #sustainablefashion #sustainability #popup #popupshops #hype #christmas #shop #moda #sustainabledesigner #newyork #ecofriendly #vegan #ethicalstyle #ethicalclothing #zerowaste #slowfashion #style
#nyc #popupshop #sustainableclothing (at 262 Mott St Corp)
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You are invited to our first HOLIDAY POP-UP SHOP in New York From Dec 21st to Dec 27th ❄️.
Get your holiday sustainable shopping done with @lina.mayorga .
• Find us at:
262 Mott Street.
New York, NY.
10012.
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#nyc #popupshop #sustainableclothing
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#holidays #sustainabledesign #sustainablefashion #sustainability #popup #popupshops #hype #christmas #shop #moda #sustainabledesigner #newyork #ecofriendly #vegan #ethicalstyle #ethicalclothing #zerowaste #slowfashion #style (at 262 Mott St Corp)
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Future Financial Sources for EKOSAK - reusable produce bags
Personal investment: I will invest make a personal (cash) investment in EKOSAK to purchase inventory (material, thread, rope). This will establish my commitment to this project, and that I am ready to take on the risk.
Love money: My mom is going to be providing two investment: financial services, as well as use of two of her assets
Use of assets:
1. Sewing Machine – this will be used to produce EKOSAK
2. Vehicle - Two day per week delivery will be made using her vehicle due to low gas mileage, and lower cost of insurance.
Future Financial Sources:
1. Funding for Northern Ontario Start-ups
Contribution of up to $200,000 to cover the costs to establish a new business in a priority sector of Northern Ontario.
Funded by the Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
2. Money and advice for Ontario small businesses
Advice and funding of up to $5,000 to help new or existing businesses fire, grow, plan, export and more
Attend an interview with a Small Business Centre Advisor. Can receive up to $5,000 in seed money
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade.
Reusable Produce Bags
Materials:
Total Costs:
Materials $44.47
Per Bag $3.14
Most of these materials take 2-4 weeks to arrive, but include free shipping. Due to the fact that materials can take upwards of a month to arrive, I would order a larger amount since I have an ample amount of storage space, and would not want to run out of supplies.
The peak demand times of the year are summer and early fall as most produce is in season and harvested during these months. Making sure there is enough inventory is definitely an important subject to address.
I will be working with my mom to create these bags and we will be manufacturing them between the hours of 7-9 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. In two hours, we can produce 6 bags, or 18 bags per week together (6x3=18 bags per week). I will also manufacture bags from 12-4 Saturdays producing a total of 12 bags per week. This equals 30 bags per weekcombined.
The selling will initially take place online on local buy and sell sites, therefor licences and permits are not required. There are also no fees associated with selling on local buy and sell sites.
My vision is to sell these bags at the local farmers market (Mill Market) to target my key demographic. This is a busy market that “connects Northern Ontario farmer to local consumers strengthening the local food economy and nurturing healthy communities.” Their fee is:
Saturday Day Vendor: $50 + HST
Total: $60.50
This is over the budgeted start-up amount for this venture.
An advantage to selling at the local farmers market is the lack of competition. Currently there are no vendors that are selling reusable produce bags. By entering this market with my complementary product, I feel my business venture will be successful and a great addition to the local marketplace.
EcoSak is a reusable produce bag. The transparent and lightweight design allows air to circulate around your produce for optimal conservation. The easily washable bags are not only money savers, but help the environment as well. One single EcoSak has the potential to eliminate hundreds of plastics bags over its lifetime!
The EcoSak has a multitude of purpose; from toy storage, laundry delicates, or toiletries. The possibilities are endless! The EcoSak is the easiest was to reduce your environmental impact by eliminating single-use produce bags from your shopping trips.
EcoSak – Life Without Plastic
Reusable Produce Bags
EKOSAK – reusable produce bags
What is working?
-a few weeks ago we were able to source a different supplier for the rope that is used to make an EKOSAK. This has had a considerable effect producing a bag.
What is not working?
-Trying to find the time in the future to sell the EKOSAK on a regular basis at the local farmers market will be a hassle. The market is open 8am to 3pm on Saturday. These hours are for normally allocated for manufacturing.
How do you feel the project if coming?
-I/We feel this project is more successful than we thought it would be.
What are you learning around running a business?
-Time management is clutch.
What are you learning about yourself?
-I enjoy being a small business owner and in charge of the decision making.
OK so for the next month I am going to attempt to be zero waste and I am posting this here so I actually feel accountable There are actually so many packaged goods at the supermarket that can be made at home for a quarter of the price (talk about that student life) and without all the unnecessary packing and weird numbers in the ingredients list. Like granola holy heck there is no way I am paying $16 for a packet
This is currently my favourite
INGREDIENTS
1 ½ cups (135 g) gluten-free rolled oats
½ cup (40 g) unsweetened coconut flake (large flakes are best)
½ cup (54 g) slivered raw almonds (or raw almonds, chopped)
½ cup (50 g) raw pecan halves
1 Tbsp (12 g) sugar
¼ tsp sea salt
3 Tbsp (45 ml) coconut oil
1/3 cup (80 ml) maple syrup
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Mix in a large bowl and bake for 25 minutes at 160C. They key is to leave it to cool for a good 10 minutes before transferring to a container so it can get super chunky And yes that is a turmeric latte what am I turning into
insta :@zoeatery
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I know I’ve been raving about this company for a while. Just can’t help it. When I find companies that produce products that do not harm our #environment - I take a note. For each product you purchase from them - they plant a tree. Buy two - two trees are planted. They also educate about the latest tech innovations they implement to make their products as safe for the environment and ecology as possible. It also doesn’t hurt that aside from feeling good about what you wear, you also get to wear a good quality (delicious colors!) product! Learn more here @thepangaia and check my story highlights about the latest environmental news. I love loving my planet, if not for myself, for my kids. #pangaia #clothing #technology #innovation #ecology #planet #zerowaste #livingclean #stateoftheart (at New York, New York)
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In the spirit of #zerowaste , trying to make use of some old fabrics… #reduce #reuse #upcycle #textiles #cotton #neoprene #floral #print #mariekheffernandesign #sewing #creative #projects #ecofashion #sustainablefashion
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More by Christina Kim for her brand Dosa, which reuses the most beautiful pieces of Indian saris in her zero waste designs. Enjoyed seeing the #scrapsfashiontextilesandcreativereuse #exhibit @cooperhewitt with @lelestern_ #zerowaste #reuse #textiles #indian #saris #fashion #ecofashion #sustainablefashion #dosa #christinakim #inspiration (at Cooper Hewitt)
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Excellent re use of textile waste, from jamdani - cotton saris from India, by Christina Kim of the Cali based brand Dosa. Exploring @cooperhewitt with @lelestern_ #scrapsfashiontextilesandcreativereuse #inspiration #design #reuse #zerowaste #creativity #dosa #christinakim #jamdani #cotton #saris #piecing #ecofashion #sustainablefashion #pretty #textiles (at Cooper Hewitt)
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Inspired simplicity. Issey Miyake transforms a rectangle using the magic of pleats in his S/S 1990 collection entitled “Rhythm Pleats”. #fashion #inspiration #simplicity #zerowaste #ideas #pleats #isseymiyake #rhythmpleats #manusxmachina #metropolitanmuseumofart
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Inspired to do some #upcycling this weekend and contribute in a small way to the #slowfashion movement. And it doesn’t get much slower than hand beading!! #mendit #makeitbetter #embellishit #donttrashit #getcreative #newandimproved #zerowaste #renewal #upcycle #fashion #ecofashion #design #mariekheffernandesign #handbeading #embellishment
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I recently made some liquid soap for myself to refill my soap pumps! I used a soap bar I had been gifted for the holidays that wasn’t something I was interested for in the shower. I grated it on my box grater on one of the finer sides so the soap flakes would be smaller. The smaller ones seem to dissolve better when the hot water is added. I put the flakes in a bowl with a spout and added some boiling water. I mixed it until there wasn’t anymore discernable bits in the mixture. I then poured it into this growler I thrifted recently. Overnight it’ll set into a pourable liquid soap. This way I can refill any of my soap pumps as I need them. If you can’t get liquid refills that aren’t plastic free it’s a great option. You can make as much or little as you want. My favorite part is that you can use any bar soap to make any scent you’d like. This process also gives good perspective into how much water goes into liquid products. Being able to add the water yourself saves money as you are avoiding paying for all the water weight. Has anyone else tried this? I want to try it with a solid conditioner soon as I couldn’t get it to run through my hair effectively. Send me any tips y’all got!
What have you done to reduce your carbon footprint in the last 10 months?
I’ve reduced the amount of takeaway coffee cups I use (but with COVID some coffee shops stopped accepting keepcups so that was difficult).
I’ve stopped buying prepacked lunches from Tesco and make my own lunch to bring with me to work in a lunchbox.
I’ve left my job that involved a commute so I can walk/cycle to work easily, saving the planet and my bank account! Was spending easily €100 on transport a month…
I’ve been bringing my own bags to supermarkets to do my shopping. My housemates still buy bags but I’ll reuse them and give out to them haha
I don’t think I’ve bought a plastic water bottle in over two years now, I bring my reusable water bottle everywhere, even on holidays.
Make your adjustments!
WE NEED TO DO MORE
I can sit here all day and post little infographics on how best to reduce your waste, but I’m not practicing what I’m preaching if I’m not making serious changes to my diet.
Calling all veggies and vegans!
I need your help, gimme your tips and tricks, reblog this and get your friends to give me tips and tricks, educate more people!
Avoiding meat and dairy is ‘single biggest way’ to reduce your impact on Earth
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I literally live on tea. I think I have about 5 cups a day? Brits throw away 165 million tea bags everyday which is a LOT going in the bin. Some companies claim to have biodegradable tea bags but line the bags with tiny amounts of plastic, usually polypropylene. And a tiny amount in all 165 million ends up with a lot in the ocean! Loose leaf tea (packaged plastic free of course) is not only better for the environment but I find waaaay more flavourful than the average tea bags
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No food waste! Did you know nearly a billion people can be fed on the food that is wasted in the UK, the rest of Europe and the USA alone?! Considering 16,000 children die of starvation every minute, this is a horrible statistic. How have we come to the point where our supermarkets are throwing out tonnes of food because they look ‘wonky’ when people are starving elsewhere? It honestly makes me sick.
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To do my part, I’ve been experimenting with trying to use up more of the vegetable. I made squash soup the other day so I took all the seeds out and roasted them with a little oil, pepper, paprika and chilli! There was so many seeds that I snacked on them for a week
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Share your delicious recipes for using up parts of the vegetable not often eaten below!
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#zerowastefood #zerowastetips #reduceyourwaste #zerowastelife #environmentallyconscious #ecofriendlyliving #wastefreeplanet #bemindful #environmentalsustainability #greenenvironment
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l a y w a s t e
#darkdesign
#purposelyimperfect
#ammunitioncouture #independentdesigner #contemporaryartjewelry #sustainablefashion #antifashion #artisanjewelry #minimaljewelry
#vegan #design #darkfashion #zerowaste #avantgardejewelry #slowfashion #24kgold #black #ring #ringstack
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textured.smooth.gilded.
#ammunitioncouture #contemporaryartjewelry #sustainablefashion #artisanjewelry #texture #gilded
#vegan #minimal #design #darkfashion #zerowaste
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still
#ammunitioncouture #contemporaryartjewelry #avantgardestyling #sustainablefashion #artisanjewelry
#vegan #minimal #design #darkfashion #zerowaste #darkstyle #avantgardedesigner
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textured.smooth.gilded.
#ammunitioncouture #contemporaryartjewelry #sustainablefashion #artisanjewelry #texture #gilded
#vegan #minimal #design #darkfashion #zerowaste
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l a y w a s t e
-24K Gold Gilded detail
#darkdesign
#purposelyimperfect
#ammunitioncouture #independentdesigner #contemporaryartjewelry #sustainablefashion #antifashion #artisanjewelry #minimaljewelry
#vegan #design #darkfashion #zerowaste #avantgardejewelry #slowfashion #24kgold #black #ring #ringstack (at Ammunition Couture)
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modifications to this legacy #peplum, incorporating a few remnant material drops
#zerowaste
#ammunitioncouture
#heavyrubber
(at Ammunition Couture)
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#ammunitioncouture
#heavyrubber
#rubberlovers #accessoriesaddict
#leatheralternative #zerowaste
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Knitting and Harry Potter movie marathon with @leb0710 and @dogwood_artteacher #harrypotter #sustainable #knitting #knit #crochet #knittingpattern #handmadeisbetter #handmade #diy #knittinginspiration #maker #makerlife #yarn #yarnlove #knittinglove #etsyseller #knitters #knittersofinstagram #sustainableliving #zerowaste #ecofriendly #shareyourknits
#crocheters #perlesjumelle
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New zippered pouches up on my Etsy. These are so stinking cute! You can get them in any color you want or with a sunflower! #sustainable #knitting #knit #crochet #knittingpattern #handmadeisbetter #handmade #diy #knittinginspiration #maker #makerlife #yarn #yarnlove #knittinglove #etsyseller #knitters #knittersofinstagram #sustainableliving #zerowaste #ecofriendly #shareyourknits
#crocheters #perlesjumelle #etsy
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Is there anything better than watching bad horror movies and working on a new sweater? #captivacrop #sweater #crochet #knit #crochetsweater #wipwednesday #handmade #ecofriendly #lowwasteliving #zerowaste @murphymadecrochet
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Last few days to find the zero waste clouds online and yarn hanks on etsy before ArraTextiles.co.uk gets a bit of a makeover!
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#weaving #yarn #zerowaste #textiledesign #fibreartist #weaversofinstagram #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #arratextiles (at Arra Textiles)
I love this!!! So creative & resourceful!!!
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