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Back to basics with this veggie bowl featuring rice, beans, sautéed broccoli, and avocado. Not gonna lie, this is my favorite way to eat 😌 it’s simple, healthy, quick to make, and so so tasty. Hot tip: cook your grains and legumes in homemade veggie scrap broth to add even more flavor without extra packaging 🙌 what your favorite go-to lunch? [image description: Sabs lightly grasps a #secondhand bowl filled with rice, beans, broccoli, and avocado.] • • • #zerowaste #lowimpactmovement #wastefree #trashfree #plasticfree #nowaste #notrash #noplastic #reduce #reuse #recycle #repurpose #ecofriendly #sustainable #gogreen #yayforearth #reducewhatyouproduce #ourplanetourhome #zerowastecollective #minimalist #lowwaste #lesswaste #vegan #whatveganseat #vegansofig #plantbased #plantstrong #wholefoodsplantbased #lunch (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_DTSCsnpu9/?igshid=1gp6t8s10qmmr

As we wrap up this holiday season, thinking about the things we may or may not have gotten this year, I want to take a moment to remind you that it’s ok to hold on to those imperfect items. We don’t have to be so quick to replace everything. The mug that’s lost it’s handle, the old plastic take away containers, the chipped plates. They can all continue to serve a purpose in your home.  We eat around the chip in this plate, thankful that it has survived our unforgiving tiled kitchen floor. We repurpose those old dish rags within an inch of their lives. We try to extend the life of every item we own before we make a conscious effort to replace or buy new. It’s a practice in patience, yes, and a practice in imperfections. A low impact kitchen isn’t always beautiful, but we can find something in that longevity.  What imperfect pieces are you still holding onto? #closedloopcooking

Never buy vegetable broth again! Just keeps your veggie scraps in the freezer and boil with water and a little oil/🧂/seasoning 🌿 to make it yourself. 🍜 . . . Perfect for cold season and anyone else feeling under the weather 🤒 🍲 . . . #zerowasteliving #zerowaste #foodwaste #zerowasterecipes #zerowastehome #zerowastelifestyle #saynotoplastic #lesswaste #zerowaste #goingzerowaste #packagefree #plasticfree #zerowastejourney #wasteless #zerowastecollective #sustainableliving #lowwaste #lowimpactmovement #environmentallyfriendly #wastefree #waronwaste #lifewithoutplastic #reducewaste #noplanetb #reduceplastic #plasticfreeliving #lessplastic #plasticfreeoceans #nomoreplastic #singleuseplastic https://www.instagram.com/p/B8fqVucjHli/?igshid=105s38c7bp8e9

Alright y’all not gonna lie, I am *pretty* pleased with myself for this 🔥🔥 breakfast. I’ve been craving juice for a few days now and since I don’t have a juicer, I just blended up all my ingredients (apple, carrot, unsweetened cranberry juice, ginger) in the blender and strained the pulp for a super refreshing juice 😋 now about that leftover pulp... I added some agave nectar into the purée, mixed it up, and will be using it in place of jam on my peanut butter toast the rest of the week. Bing bang boom we have a winner 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️ #foodwasteisforchumps [image description: top down view of toast topped with PB and juice pulp purée, with a glass mug of apple-carrot-cranberry juice on the size.] • • • #zerowaste #lowimpactmovement #wastefree #trashfree #plasticfree #nowaste #notrash #noplastic #reduce #reuse #recycle #repurpose #ecofriendly #sustainable #gogreen #yayforearth #juice #savethefood #zerowastecollective #minimalist #lowwaste #lesswaste #vegan #whatveganseat #vegansofig #plantbased #plantstrong #breakfast #toast (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_7dmhoHyw9/?igshid=w3d29v170c6a

Finally strained my batch of apple cider vinegar that I’ve had going since Jan 😅 this is the easiest and one of my favorite DIYs ever: simply fill a jar with apple scraps (no stems or seeds; I used peels for this one). Add water until the scraps are covered, as well as a little bit of sugar, and secure a cloth lid on top. Leave it in a dark cupboard for 6-8 weeks and voila! You’ve got vinegar 💁🏻‍♀️ use it to rinse your hair, clean your windows, or add to your salad. What’s your favorite way to use apple scrap vinegar? [image description: Sabs holds a repurposed glass jar filled with apple cider vinegar.] • • • #zerowaste #lowimpactmovement #wastefree #trashfree #plasticfree #nowaste #notrash #noplastic #reduce #reuse #recycle #repurpose #ecofriendly #sustainable #gogreen #yayforearth #reducewhatyouproduce #ourplanetourhome #zerowastecollective #minimalist #lowwaste #lesswaste #vegan #whatveganseat #vegansofig #plantbased #plantstrong #diy #applecidervinegar #acv (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-5Cys0n5LF/?igshid=71mn6whay89v

Dear Chase, After closing my accounts and cutting up your card, I’m ready to say that I’m breaking up with you. Frankly, it’s been a long time coming. As the #1 worst offender for investing in fossil fuels, you’re actively working to make the world a worse place for all of us. Ever since hearing about your contributions to the DAPL, which would pollute Standing Rock’s water, I’ve been wanting to end it. And while I’ve no excuse for not doing it earlier, I made sure to leave a note with your manager about why we can no longer be together. I’ll be in touch when you make your announcement to switch exclusively to investing in renewable energy sources. But for now, I’ve found someone else: someone who invests in clean energy and a healthy future for everyone. Talk about a glow up. Okay BYEEE 🙋🏻‍♀️ - PS - check the @intersectionalenvironmentalist website to learn more about how fossil fuels and polluted water disproportionately affects BIPOC 🙃 [image description: close up of a Chase debit card, cut on an angle.] • • • #zerowaste #lowimpactmovement #wastefree #trashfree #plasticfree #nowaste #notrash #noplastic #reduce #reuse #recycle #repurpose #ecofriendly #sustainable #gogreen #yayforearth #reducewhatyouproduce #ourplanetourhome #zerowastecollective #minimalist #lowwaste #lesswaste #fossilfuels #chase #breakup #emissions #carbonemissions #sustainability #finance https://www.instagram.com/p/CBlMldOH2Xx/?igshid=132sh19pc4plv

Woke up yesterday morning to this beauuuutiful lighting in my room 😌 it serves as a reminder that mama earth is always there to remind you of the power of nature. Even when everything seems chaotic, she’s right there to bring you comfort and a spark of joy. What reminder of nature have you experienced lately? [image description: a trailing sunlit pothos hangs with a lovely shadow on the white wall behind it.] • • • #zerowaste #lowimpactmovement #wastefree #trashfree #plasticfree #nowaste #notrash #noplastic #reduce #reuse #recycle #repurpose #ecofriendly #sustainable #gogreen #yayforearth #reducewhatyouproduce #ourplanetourhome #zerowastecollective #minimalist #lowwaste #lesswaste #vegan #plants #plantsofinstagram #plantlover #nature #mamaearth #light #shadows (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAFwxJgntTj/?igshid=5hq5f7jr0msc

While this plant display might look simple, it’s actually made up of a handmade twine hanger + locally crafted plant pot + succulent found on the street. I love how all my favorite apt decor has a unique story behind it 😊 what’s the story behind your favorite home accent? [image description: close up of a succulent in a hanging boob planter from @franca_nyc] • • • #zerowaste #lowimpactmovement #wastefree #trashfree #plasticfree #nowaste #notrash #noplastic #reduce #reuse #recycle #repurpose #ecofriendly #sustainable #gogreen #yayforearth #reducewhatyouproduce #ourplanetourhome #zerowastecollective #minimalist #lowwaste #lesswaste #apartment #decor #succulents #plantstagram #diy #local #plantsofinstagram #plants (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAfoXkgnhGx/?igshid=ep2ksj25oxmi