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Why Can't Packaging Be Like Skin?

Zero Waste

There are plenty of things I just don't understand. Especially as an Earth advocate. Like why are landfills still the number one answer to waste and how come politicians won't say the C-squared phrase. "Climate change," BOO! lol

No but seriously, I'm curious why can't packaging be made in the likeness of skin? Before I get into my science theory of it all let me just remind yall that mother nature...

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Ecotourism// Kikambala Sea Safari

Eco-Tourism Zero Waste

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Photos by Bobby Boone
 Eco-tourism doesn't have to come packaged in a brochure from the National Parks Service. Sometimes it's literally some random guys walking down the beach. And not just any ol' guys, but men who were nurtured by the beach and learned explicitly about Kenya's large coral reef in school.

While traveling in Kenya in March, I had the pleasure of hanging out at Kikambala Beach on...

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Traveling Internationally as a Zero Waster

Eco-Tourism Travel Zero Waste

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Photos by Bobby Boone

Long flights, quick layovers, time changes, poor Wifi and dead electronics; are every travelers' nightmare.

Flying internationally can be a nightmare all in itself, but imagine having to travel abroad without consuming an ounce of trash. That would have to be hard, right?

Well, luckily I have taken a couple of international trips as a zero waster, and can give you the perfect...

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Zero Waste Starter Pack

Zero Waste

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Sometimes small accessories can be detrimental to the ability to implement something. For instance, Could you ski without the proper equipment? Or cook without pots and pans? No way!

Zero waste is the same way. There is no way you can be a successful zero waster if you haven't packed the right utensils.

I give you the must haves in a prioritized list. Pack wisely.

Reusable Cup

The human body requires...

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Me and 'the Fort' on CNN

Atlanta Zero Waste


I was recently featured on CNN's digital platform, "See how she lives 'zero waste' lifestyle" where I give tidbits about my zero waste life and show off my five months of trash, which fits into a 32-ounce Mason jar. I also show how zero waste shopping works, which you can also find a full article about that here.

Check me out!

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