My zero-waste journey began as a broke college kid with an allergy to the one-time-use plastic in grocery store bags and very few possessions, over a decade before the idea of sustainability even became popular. The developed world is filled with stuff, often more stuff than we really need. In my mind, zero-waste comes down... Continue Reading →
How To Apply Minimalism to Your Beloved Book Collection
Three years ago, I moved into my boyfriends house, bringing with me over 900 books. When he asked whether I really needed all of them, I answered "yes" matter-of-factly. I loved my books and I wanted to keep them all, even those that had been boxed up in storage for over a decade. That question--Do you... Continue Reading →
The Preemptive Disposal Of Future Clutter
After a major flood forced us out of our house, my boyfriend and I were forced to pack our lives into the backseat of our cars. For over 100 days, we got by with three outfits each, a bag of toiletries, and some books. The lack of "stuff" was incredibly freeing. So, when we returned... Continue Reading →