Hello!

Over two months ago I posted a work in progress photo. In the same week I finished the work. I have no idea why I did not share the final effect with you until now.

I was sewing bags in various sizes! For me and my family. I use them while shopping but the cashiers are usually confused with it. I do not regret. My cat also likes them 😁

Why fabric shopping bags?

you reduce use of disposable plastic

you probably save money

you can always wash them

you can try making your own bags or ask someone who can sew to make some for you, it is easy

also while sewing your own bags you can upcycle some old materials

they are reusable

they are more durable (I personally hate when plastic bags tear in my hands)

they are useful

they are original

they are long lasting

Skip the plastic, save the planet. 

Everyone is struggling right now, and everyone is struggling in their own way. If you are used to a zero-waste lifestyle, you might be finding that shopping plastic-free is much harder than usual. If this is happening to you, here are a few things to keep in mind:

🌎 Re-use plastic bags to hold food scraps, pick up trash, or for buying bulk later.

🌎 Just because you can’t use your own containers doesn’t mean you can’t buy in bulk. When buying non-perishables like pasta, rice, and beans, purchase in the largest container possible to conserve plastic packaging.

🌎 Do the best you can! Find another way to save the planet. Reduce food waste, try eating more vegan meals, pick up garbage in your neighborhood, or spread the message of sustainability on social media. 

Hello my dear ;)

Here is some tips for cheap and minimal waste:

get yourself a reusable bag you can take to the shop (buy it or make it) and always reuse the plastic bags you already have till they are completely broken 

check some upcycling ideas (pinterest may be useful :D) and…

learn how to sew - it is not that hard and you can create a lot of useful stuff like bags, reusable cosmetic rounds, simple clothes, toys for children or pets 

try making your own cleaning products, use reusable cloths instead of disposable ones

use handkerchiefs when you have a cold ;)

reduce water use - just turn the tap off if you when you are not using the water while showering, brushing your teeth, doing the washing-up etc. sometimes we use more water then we think we do

choose buying second-hand clothing and things over buying new ones according to #nothingnew movement - if you buy something new from time to time it is nothing bad ;) you can try not to buy new things for some period (one, two or three months) and if you used to shop a lot - see how much the challenge changed you :D

choose products without packaging or packaged in paper, glass, aluminium or metal (that can be reused or recycled easier then plastic), remember you vote with your money so if you buy products you let the firms know you like them and it makes them produce more of it

reduce food waste if possible but it is not a problem for students I guess :D

eat less meat or even quit eating meat and products of animal origin - going vegan even one day a week makes a change ;)

go digital - sometimes it is better to have for example photos of some notes then making a xero copies of them ;) also, if you read books, you can switch to ebooks, but I personally do not like them and prefer books on paper, visiting libraries is cool and free :D

try using soaps and shampoo bars, you can buy packageless handmade ones (or learn to make it by yourself!) or packaged in recyclable paper - they are cheaper than shower gels and shampoos in packaging! and usually more natural and vegan friendly ;)

buying reusable things may seem expensive, but if you buy something like reusable safety razor, (if you are a girl :D) you can use it lifetime caring about it well ;) so start collecting money, it is worth it ;) other things that you ought to change from time to time as bamboo toothbrushes are more expensive in general but my tip is to buy a couple of them on a sale (there are many great sales usually so just look for them) 

you can also get yourself a reusable bottle, here is a post about bottles and drinks

encourage other people to reduce their waste ;)

How to quit plastic! These are all so easy to do, all you need is the right mindset. 

If done right, quitting plastic will not be any more expensive than living life with plastic, and it may even save you money! For example, some coffee shops and grocery stores give you a discount for bringing your own re-usable containers.