Minimalism - Blog Posts
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People talk about minimalism and all I think is white room torture
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Home Bar Galley in Moscow
A large contemporary galley home bar remodel with a bamboo floor, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, and a gray backsplash is inspired by this.
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It's been a while...! Late night doodle that started out as a scribble on a post-it note, dreaming of long hair šæ
An illustration I did a while ago for "advertise in one line collab" on hitrecord.
Text credit : Supratik MukherjeeĀ
UPD: Something's wrong with the access to the hitrecord.org so I'll add a click-through-links later!
UPD UPD : Done!
Home Bar Galley in Moscow A large contemporary galley home bar remodel with a bamboo floor, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, and a gray backsplash is inspired by this.
My Favorite Zero-Waste Swaps
Metal/Steel/Glass Straws!!!- As everyone knows, straws impact the environment in a very negative way, so why not make the change? Plus, theyāre fairly cheap!Ā
Cloth Produce Bags- Why take one plastic bag just to wrap up a few veggies or fruits? Cloth Produce Bags are a one time investment, and are way more convenient than grabbing the plastic bag!Ā
Re-Usable Grocery Bags- These are not the cheapest things in the world, but you can get a pack of three off of Amazon.com for around $30, and again, itās a one time investment, and one that is way more convenient than making the people at check-out put everything in multiple plastic bags.
ReusableĀ āZiplockā Bags- Perfect for freezing fruit in the freezer, putting certain things in the fridge, taking snacks to school, and for storing your other perishable items! Another plus to these- Theyāre cheap as hell most of the time!
Metal or Steel Water Bottles- Pretty much everyone has these in their cabinets. There is no reason for all the plastic bottle that are being thrown away everyday, when the Reusable Water Bottles will keep your drink cold/hot for hours at a time, where as plastic will keep your drink cold for a good 1-2 hours? Cut down on all the plastic making itās way out into the landfills!Ā
BUYING THINGS IN BULK!!!- This has to be a favorite within the zero-waste community! When you buy things, such as almond butter, pasta sauce, or anything in a glass jar..keep the jar!! You can bring your jars to most health foods stores or most any grocery stores in general and you can buy your items in bulk! None of all that extra waste! Just what you plan on using!
Bento Boxes/ Non-Plastic Lunch Box- These are a one time investment also! There is absolutely no reason that you should be eating out of PLASTIC containers that you will eventually throw away, these are so much more easier to clean than plastic is, and it is much better for the environment.
Portable Silver Ware!- There is not a lot to say about this one. Ditch the plastic forks and spoons, instead, take these!Ā
Hope you enjoyed my Zero-Waste Master Post :) I personally love all of these items, they have made such a difference with my life and how conscious I am of how I consume.Ā
low waste tips: student edition
choosing a low waste lifestyle can seem an impossible extra thing to juggle when you already have friends, assignments, exams etc. to manage. hopefully this post will inspire you to make some eco-friendly swaps and show you how easy it can be to live more mindfully
1. food shop with friends.Ā food waste is one of the biggest ways we can create waste. shopping and cooking with friends is not only really fun but almost always works out cheaper and youāll use up all your ingredients rather than having food left over. save leftovers for lunch the next day!Ā
2. go digital. if you have the option to type your notes and submit essays electornically then do so! youāll save loads of paper. however, some people with learning difficulties find it easier to read with hard copies rather than on a laptop, and that is fine. just make sure you print double sided and recycle those print-outs after
3. ditch the car. travelling to and from uni via train is much better than using a car, if you canāt avoid the car then offer to car share. while at uni try and cycle, walk or use public transport as much as possible rather than driving (or ubering) short journeys. youāll save money and the planet
4. second hand shopping/clothes swaps. thereās lots of pressure in student environments to wear the coolest clothes and to wear different things all the time. choose second hand rather than fast fashion.
5. sell your old clothes. selling your unused clothes on ebay or depop is a great way to earn a little extra cash. donāt let your old clothes be part of the 98% that are burned or go to landfill
6. borrow.Ā there are always one-off events that you need a fancy dress/suit for. try and borrow or rent those items instead of buying something youāll only wear once.Ā
7. choose your stationery wisely. do you really need 5 notebooks? could you use a wooden pencil instead of a plastic pen? can you find recycled paper? little choices added together make a big difference
8. choose your drinks. drinking culture is everywhere at university and what you drink and how much is a personal choice. try and opt for drinks that come in aluminium cans (beer or cider) or glass bottles (spirits or wine). mixers are hard to find without plastic
9. refuse the straw. when youāre out this is a simple way to save the environment. just say no
10.Ā find the universityās eco societies.Ā surrounding yourself with and learning from environmentally-minded people is a great way to make low waste living easy. they will also be able to give you university-specific advice (e.g. where to find plastic-free veg and which cafes give you a discount for bringing your own cup)
and all the usual low/zero waste bits still apply to students too:
have a look at this post for ideas for zero/low waste swaps
low waste living is great for a student budget too! have a look at this post to find out more
If every working-class person in the world decided this afternoon to install solar panels on their roofs and started biking instead of driving, the ice caps would still melt and the human race would still die off. It simply isnāt possible to end climate change while working within a system that sends all your products overseas in massive supertankers wrapped in unrecycled plastic that will be thrown in a landfill the moment it hits land - and practices like that arenāt going to go away because of your purchasing habits.
Nor are we gonna hit some magical point where using clean energy and reducing waste are suddenly the cheapest or most profitable option and so all the worldās big companies fall over each other to switch over. That has never been the case and never will be - theĀ āfree marketā isnāt going to save us.
The fact of the matter is, this system needs to be torn down if our species is to survive. We donāt have time to delay the revolution anymore. Capitalism is extinction.Ā
Happy Earth Day!! Tick off your progress of your zero-waste journey! How many do you do already and how many will you be able to do by the end of the year?
Going zero waste is something that everyone adapts to differently according to what they have available, so do what you can, be aware and spread the word!
I wanted to add a link to every product, and I also need to add some other things but if you want to help me out thatād be great!
It feels very rewarding to go to the bulk store with a bunch of mason jars and fill them up! Iām saving money and waste just by doing this simple thing. Food in mason jars looks way better than a bunch of boxes and bags in my shelf anyways.
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Why did I decide to use bamboo toothbrushes?
Iām reducing the use of plastic at home
Bamboo handles are naturally antimicrobial and biodegradable
They are as effective as plastic and electric toothbrushes
They are organic while having good quality and design
Plastic toothbrushes are really difficult to recycle
All plastic toothbrushes you ever used are still out there!
solving Climate Change is like a high school Group Project except with 7 billion people
I have arrived in Peru and if there is one thing I have learned this week it is that zero waste and traveling to not always go together. Last minute shopping, eating out, medications and bottled water have set me back in my waste goals. However, all hope is not lost as I still have found some ways to back on waste that additionally make traveling easier!
Solid shampoo, conditioner, soap, face wash and perfume
Benefits
No spilling in your suitcase
Able to take through security in your carryonĀ
Virtually no waste
Lasts a lot longer since it is concentratedĀ
Takes up much less space then full sized liquid productsĀ
Cons
None? (I really love all these products!)
Water bottle
Benefits
Can refill once youāve gone past security at the airport (no $7 bottles of water at the airport)
Keeps water cold for hot daysĀ
Can buy bottled water in bulk and pour into reusable bottle to take with you instead of many small bottles in places where you can not drink the tap water
Cons
You must carry it around with you even when itās emptyĀ
Coconut oil and fabric scraps (used for makeup removal)
BenefitsĀ
Extremely cheap
Very effective in removing makeup (the best thing in my opinion)
Natural and very low waste
Cons
Very messy to travel with (high risk of spilling and staining clothing)
Must wash the fabric scraps (difficult to do if you do not have access to a washing machine)
Overall I am glad I was able to cut down on at least some waste in my travel while also making my move easier! If anyone has any other tips for reducing waste when you travel I would love to hear them! :)Ā
psa : donāt throw out things you need in the process of becoming more minimalistic just because they donāt fit your standards anymore. use what you have, thatās what sustainability is all about
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Environmentalism
Zero waste/minimal waste living
Eco friendly tips
Sustainability
Climate change
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