Nora Smith, our Coordinator of Family Ministries shares her insights about the world we live in through the lens of children and youth–and often through poetry.
Earth Day Resources Updated:
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Save the World!
Where to Start:
- What does Zero Waste mean?
- Ultimate Zero Waste Beginner’s Guide – Seriously read this before doing anything, its amazing and the blogger has done a fantastic job of compiling and explaining what you need to know to feel confident to start your zero waste lifestyle!
- Break Free from Plastic – A helpful website with resources and events (zoom and in person) where you can learn more about the zero waste lifestyle)
- Keep America Beautiful – an organization putting on a webinar series titled “Exploring the Transition to Zero-Waste Communities,” a discussion designed to explore the vision around re-defining communities and how that can look in a waste-free world.
- The Zero Waste Starter Kit
- Zero Waste Resources for Home – Check out their Worldwide Bulk Finder!
- NC Cooperative Extension – Purchasing Local Produce and Plants
- Top 100 Eco Friendly Blogs, Websites & Influencers in 2020
- MOM TALK: RAISING KIDS IN A ZERO WASTE FAMILY – Mother Magazine
- Easy Zero Waste Products to Replace the Plastic in your life.
- Sustainable Home: Practical projects, tips and advice for a more eco-friendly home
- 31 Day Zero Waste Challenge for Kids!
What to Buy:
- Bamboo Paper towels Comparison Chart
- Bamboo paper Towels on Amazon
- Reusable bamboo dish towels on Amazon
- Plastic Free Bamboo Band-aids
- Organic, Natural Bug Repellent
- Zero Waste Sunscreen
- Biodegradable Single Use Bowls and Plates
- The Zero Waste Toilet Paper Company
- Tushy – the Bidet Company. – Seriously try it, you’ll never go back. (They also sell TP)
- A website all about Cloth Diapers
- Reusable Package Free Organic Baby Soap, etc.
- Organic, Plastic Free, Soap and Salve for the Whole Family
- How to go Zero Waste in the Laundry Room
- Zero Waste Laundry – A Beginners Guide
- Zero Waste brick and mortar store in Asheville, NC
What to Eat:
- Zero Waste Recipes
- Zero Waste Recipe Index – The Zero Waste Chef
- Zero Waste Coffee and Tea – The Zero Waste Family Blog Guide
- Milk and Milk Alternative Comparison Chart
- The effect of almond milk on the environment
- Almonds are out. Dairy is a disaster. So what milk should we drink?
What to Read/Watch: The Zero Waste Lifestyle Masterclass taught by Dr. Jane Goodall.
- Zero Waste Home by Bea Johnson
- The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
- The Ultimate List of Zero Waste Living Guide Books – Recently Updated!
- Books about Zero Waste, Plastic, Sustainability, and the Climate Crisis
- Zero Waste, Eco-Friendly and Sustainability Books for Kids and Teens
- Kids Books about Recycling
- Zero Waste Workshop – The workshop already occurred but the website lists their panelists and what was discussed along with a great book list for those interested in learning about the overlap between zero waste and anti- racism work
- The Zero Waste International Alliance
- The Zero Waste Chef
Where to Shop:
- Hendersonville farmers market
- Flat Rock Farmers Market
- Map to Henderson co. Famers Market
- Henderson co. Online Local Food Finder
- Western NC Wholesale Local Food Finder
- Directions to the Johnson Family Farm Stand – Its near the church, and open Tuesday – Saturday!