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Created for those seeking to live a mindful and sustainable life, Simply Zero was built on the fundamental idea that each one of us has the capability of creating positive change in this world through the choices we make and the dollars we spend. It is our mission to pave the future of zero waste and low impact living through education, community activism, and conscious consumerism.

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cleaned out candle tin = new shampoo bar home...reuse is always around the corner when you start opening your eyes (and your mind) to the possibilities!
over one million students in over 2000 places across 128 countries marched for our mama earth today take it in folks, this is our future ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
i drive passed this building everyday on my way to work, but it wasn't until walking the 1.5 miles that i stopped to notice it's beautifully colored tiling, the art deco doorways, and the faint reflection of nature in it's windows. oh, the beautiful things you see when you opt away from fossil fuels and use your feet to take you from place to place ✨
the sun will be shining in on us in this tiny little corner from 4-7p tomorrow night at @rootedjuicery for an casual chat all about "holistic spring cleaning: mind, body, home and planet" ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ i'll be joined by health and wellness coach, Abigail Davidson, of @theschoolofwellbeing and we'll be guiding an exploration into: + how to maintain your personal sustainability along your zero waste/low impact journey⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ + plant-based eating and why its beneficial for your body and the planet⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ + and natural home cleaning recipes that will keep you and your home toxin-free and refreshed hope to see you there, friends!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ PC: @olivecreativeco
i saw a quote this morning that read: "we need to stop calling local food expensive, and start calling it valuable." can you imagine what would happen if we all did this AND at the same time found sustainable ways to make it accessible and affordable to ALL? i can only dream of the day. . . . this locally made bagel cost about $2.50 which when compared to the $3.50 it costs to buy a bag of 6 at the grocery store, seems obscene to pay. but when i think about the fact that the person who made it touched each ingredient with their own hands (vs machines), baked them in an oven less than 5 miles from my home (vs a factory 1000s of miles away), delivered them in person to a coffee shop less than 2 miles away (vs strangers via airline and truck), and felt happy to pack the final product up in my cloth bag (vs pre-packed plastic bags), the value far outweighs the price. . . . will i buy a pack of 6? probably not due to my budget, but $2.50 every now and again for a locally made treat packed with value is a price i'm willing to pay. happy monday! ✨
when the start of your period and #internationalwomensday fall on the same day, you talk about it ❣️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ did you know that the average woman will use around 16,000 or more tampons and/or pads in her lifetime; that's 7 BILLION tampons and pads that get disposed of into our waterways and landfills each year...most of them containing chemicals and toxic additives that are no good for our bodies or the environment.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ did you also know that there are an estimated 100 million women and girls around the world who live in period poverty — unable to access the basic necessities to manage menstruation? without access to period products these women and girls are limited in their ability to work, study, and move about the world with dignity. HAVING A PERIOD (the most natural process in a woman's body) SHOULD NOT COST WOMEN AND GIRLS THEIR LIVELIHOODS AND EDUCATION. PERIOD.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ so, if you're wondering how you can support women and the planet this IWD, here are a few ideas:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ + invest in reusable period products like a menstrual cup, cloth pads, and period panties⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ + redistribute your wealth and invest in reusable period products for those that can't invest themselves and then host a period packing party⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ + donate to feminist organizations like @plannedparenthood, @periodmovement, and @girlsinc⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ + support women-owned businesses⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ + show some love to the ladies in your life, including yourself if you identify female — start a new conversation, phone a friend, indulge in some #selflove and #selfcare.