Recipes

Avoiding waste can be tricky with snacks and processed foods being wrapped in lots of packaging from the boxes to the individual wrappers. Therefore we have this recipe page for quick, easy and tasty snacks that you can throw into a container and enjoy later. Household and hygiene products are also covered in packaging that is hard to avoid and even contain some harmful chemicals. For effective and safe products that don't require any packaging, home made products are your solution to reducing waste too. Check out these recipes to try or submit yours to share to tackle single use materials!

Food

• No Bake Energy Bites 

Household products

• Multi-purpose surface cleaner

Hygiene

• Toothpaste
• Deodorant
• *Everybody is different so if this recipe doesn't work for you look at others or modify it to fit your needs!

Cosemetics

• Moisturizer: There are so many different ways to make moisturizers that will vary based on skin type and need. Good thing there are hundreds of plant oils from coconut, argan, jojoba, grapeseed and more available that can provide so many uses! One type of oil or combinations can provide a great moisturizer that last a long time without excessive packaging from stores. Take a look at these articles and recipes and share your thoughts in our discussion forum! 
• Grapeseed oil
• Coconut oil *includes some cosmetic recipes like mascara!