Fort Negrita Blog — Zero Waste
10 Things I Learned From 30 Days Zero Waste
The April No Trash challenge was really my initiation into zero waste life. I had teetered with the lifestyle for about 6 months and realized the only way I could really switch over was if I committed to it completely for the sake of my viewers. I would often talk about the lifestyle with people and everyone thought it was impossible. I had to prove to the citizens of Fort Negrita and myself the...
How To Zero Waste Grocery Shop?
On Sundays, there is only one thing that can make me put on pants, pack up the cart and create a to-do list. GROCERY SHOPPING! (Not as excited as I am?)
I sort of NEED the excitement or else it would be extremely dreadful, because there's a bit of preparation before and after that can make or break your trip.
In Atlanta, Sevanandaon Moreland Ave is the best place to go bulk shopping you can get...
Five Reasons I Choose Zero Waste Life
Some people may refer to the Zero Waste life as extreme, but I find Zero Waste to be the truest form of green living. Initially I started Fort Negrita to document my preparations for moving to Ecuador. I purged a lot of unnecessary stuff and gave how-tos on recycling uncommon items like old clothes, a broken waffle maker and mattresses.
While in Ecuador, a friend of mine introduced me to No...
What is Zero Waste?
Essentially zero waste life is exactly what it sounds like.
Zero- no quantity of number, naught, nothing, none. Waste- eliminated or discarded as no longer useful or required after the completion of a process, instance of using or expending something carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.
The idea is that you produce no trash, which really means you consume no trash.
When at the store what...
John Landis [Mason Jar], You Poor Little Man
Everyone is familiar with this versatile home staple. From canning peaches to burning candles, people have found many ways to use the Mason Jar. The most unique use I've seen is a lemon-pepper chicken baser. Yep, that’s sure to keep your chicken juicy.
With all the many uses for mason jars, I’m sure little thought goes into why they were initially created and who the hell is Mason anyway!
Well,...