Eco-Friendly Habits For the Outdoors Tis the season. Spring is upon us and the outdoors are calling. If you’re anything like us, camping is your favorite springtime activity. It’s a great way to shake off the winter chill, recharge your batteries, get together with friends, and immerse yourself in nature. It’s also a great way …
1. Aim for Zero Waste: This should be a priority for every vanlifer, for obvious reasons. Aiming for zero waste helps maximize space and reduce what we send to the landfill. Dustin and I make a weekly meal plan. We purchase ingredients like grains and beans because they’re versatile and easy to store. When combined …
It’s been over 4 years since Dustin and I sold most of our possessions and moved into our ‘85 Westy. We often laugh about being “accidental minimalists.” It wasn’t our plan, but the road sort of tailored our life in that direction. I mean, it’s hard not to be a minimalist when you live in …
Food waste is a topic we don’t talk about nearly enough, but it’s a topic that hits home for me. I grew up in a poor community where resources were scarce. Quality whole foods were expensive and difficult to come by unless you grew your own. There were occasions when we weren’t sure where our …
There are many good arguments for boycotting Amazon, but let’s be honest, with over 3 million active users, they’re not going anywhere. And truth is, for those of us on a tight budget or individuals who don’t have access to affordable, local sustainable options, Amazon can be a lifesaver. One of our biggest beefs with …
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So you have questions on how to get started with a zero waste lifestyle. Where do I start? What products do I need? How much should it cost? Zero waste is not an overnight process. At the same time, it shouldn’t be a complicated one. Before you start purging everything you own, read on for …
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Dustin and I just wrapped up three glorious days on our first low waste backpacking trip in Yosemite National Park. This required a lot of planning and prepping – making lists, reevaluating our gear, etc. It also meant obtaining a level of awareness about our waste consumption that we’ve never had before. Though we could …
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One of the most important things we can do as consumers is vote with our dollar. Where we spend and invest our money impacts more than just our pockets – it affects local communities, fair wages, and the health of the environment. Building a green economy requires adopting green practices and a shift in …