Environmental Myths, Facts, and Practical Guides

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You’ll probably get further with sustainability by doing little things consistently rather than making huge plans you can’t stick to. Lots of families start out…

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Environmental Myths, Facts, and Practical Guides

7 Common Zero-Waste Myths That Confuse Everyday Households

Megan Harlow April 6, 2026

Lots of ideas about ‘zero waste’ make living sustainably seem much more difficult than it is. A lot of families believe cutting down on trash…

Start composting at home with a simple backyard compost bin

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How to Start Composting at Home Without Common Beginner Mistakes

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Lots of people would like to throw away less food, but aren’t sure where to begin. Home composting is actually fairly easy if you take…

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It’s easy to get a grip on how much you’re throwing away by simply being more observant of what happens around the house. Things like looking in the fridge before going to the store, seeing which types of packaging you’re tossing in the trash most frequently, or realizing which things you buy for the house are constantly being replaced (even though the old ones weren’t actually broken) are good examples. You don't have to track absolutely everything constantly, you just need to pay attention to what you see happen over and over.

People who work to lower waste amounts say that less trash each day is the result of lots of little choices, not a single big change. Maybe a little food is wasted every few days, a certain room uses a lot of throwaways, or you continually repurchase things you already have. Each of these on their own doesn't seem like a huge deal, but all those little things together really define how much waste your home produces.

And once you can see those habits, it’s usually easy to cut down on waste with a few sensible adjustments. Being aware of the issues makes it simpler to do something about them, because the problem isn't just a blurry idea anymore.