Peanut Butter

Peanut butter is the perfect addition to overnight oats because it brings a bit of sweetness, an awesome flavor, and a ton of protein! And even if you only have a bit left in the jar, use it anyway!

Pour in 1/3-1/2 cup of rolled oats into the jar, and use that same amount of yogurt and milk and pour them in as well. Stir it and leave it in the fridge overnight. Shake before you eat it and enjoy breakfast on the go!

Mayo

You might think the end of the mayo jar is useless, but it’s really gold! Use the last few smears of it to make a quick chicken salad to go.

Add in 1 cutlet of chicken, shredded, along with 2 tablespoons of mustard, 1 tablespoon of raisins, and 3 tablespoons of cubed apples. Mix everything in the jar and you have the perfect lunch!

The post Get the Last Drop Out of Food Out of Your Jars with These Tips! appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

While the intention is always right, the way in which people go about it, in the beginning, can be a little counterproductive. If you’re looking to have a low impact lifestyle, don’t go out and buy new things!

Upcycle

A big part of going zero waste or having a low impact lifestyle is to consume fewer products because new things use up a lot of waste to get created and might create waste for you with packaging.

Upcycle what you have so you don’t have to make any waste at all! If you really do need things, try to get them second hand so you can avoid all the unnecessary waste before you even buy it.

Single Utility Items

You might see a really cute set of bamboo travel cutlery, but in reality, you’ll only be able to use those in one way, which goes against a lot of what zero waste is all about.

Instead, find multiple uses for all of your items so you don’t have to own so many things. If you need travel cutlery, just dedicate a few real pieces from your own kitchen and keep them with you in a little cloth bag.

The post You Don’t Need to Buy New Things to Go Zero Waste appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

First, take out as many stainless steels bowls as you need. You can also vary the sizes of the bowls if you want different sizes of ice, depending on where you’ll be using them. If you want to make a big bowl of punch of any other cocktails in a bowl, then use a fairly large one. If you’re using it in a cooler, you might want to do a few smaller or medium-sized ones.

Then, just pour water into them and allow them to freeze overnight. To get the ice out, all you have to do is thaw them on the counter for a few minutes and they’ll slip right out of the bowl! Now you can party on!

The post Need a Ton of Ice For a Party? This Method is for You! appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Whether you’re peeling an orange for a snack or trimming the tops of strawberries, there’s always food waste when it comes to fruit! If you want to utilize the whole fruit and get a real bang for your buck to make these DIY projects with fruit scraps.

Apple Jelly

Both the core and skin of an apple are edible, but they’re not to nice to bite into depending on what you’re cooking. But, instead of throwing them away, save them for an apple jelly! Boil the scraps in water, strain, add sugar and lemon juice and you’ll have an upgrade on your regular pb&j!

Chocolate Covered Citrus Peels

Citrus peels are completely edible, although if you bite into one right now it would be very bitter. But, if you blanch them in hot water the bitterness is really mellowed out, and then it’s the perfect vehicle for dipping into chocolate! Let the chocolate harden and you have a treat with a side of vitamin C!  

Fruit Scrap Sangria

Everyone loves sangria, and the best part is all the pieces of fruit you see! Instead of using fresh fruit, save your scraps and put that into a sangria! For red wine, apples, and citrus are unstoppable. For white wine, you can use anything lighter like kiwi skins, peach peels, or anything else you have lying around.

The post These Three Zero-Waste DIY Food Projects are Easy and Eco-Friendly! appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

If you want to do good for the environment and your health, stay away from these products with hidden plastics.

Clothes

A lot of clothes actually have plastic in them, especially ones that come out of fast fashion. Fast fashion are items and stores that have clothing that can be made quickly to fit the trends, but in making them so quickly, the quality of the clothes are being sacrificed and often have plastic fillers.

Gum

Even though gum is chewed around in your mouth and sometimes even swallowed, most gums on the markets have plastic inside them. This makes the gum able to be chewed and never broken down, so make sure you pass on the gum next time someone offers it.

Sea Salt

This one is on us because companies actually are not actively put plastic into their sea salts. The reason why there is plastic in salt is that there is so much plastic pollution in the ocean, the particles end up contaminating the water where the salt is extracted from.

The post You Would Never Guess That These Items Have Hidden Plastic appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Toys

Although it’s always fun to buy our furry friends toys, you will save a lot of money and resources if you buy second hand. This actually isn’t as hard as you think! You can find them at yard sales, online, and even things that aren’t nececesarily a toy can be repurposed for your pup.

Poo Bags

Stop spending money on bags to pick up your dog’s poo when there are so many other options. You can use old pieces of paper, plastic bags you find on the street, or even old newspapers! All of this can help be more consciousness of waste.

Food

If you buy your dog food in bulk, you will normally save a lot of money and waste! Although the big bulk bags can be heavy, if it lasts your dog several months, it is really worth investing in. You can also then use the bag for trash or recylcing!

The post How to Keep a Zero Waste Dog appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Money

More often than none, buying in bulk will save you money. This is because when stores buy things in larger quantities, a discount is applied, which is also applied to you! As long as you are using all of what you buy, buying in larger quantities will definitely save you money in the long term.

Waste

If you’re buying in bulk from a store, it can usually reduce the waste you produce. Unless the bulk product is made up from individually wrapped items, you are saving plastic and other wasteful items from going in the trash.

Health

If you buy things in bulk like nuts, dried fruit, legumes, spices, etc., you will alter your diet to be more plant-based and healthier. Incorporating these typical bulk items into your diet will help you eat more wholesome foods that will save you money in health expenses and consumer expenses.

The post Why Buying in Bulk Will Help You in More Way Than One appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Peanut Butter

Peanut butter is the perfect addition to overnight oats because it brings a bit of sweetness, an awesome flavor, and a ton of protein! And even if you only have a bit left in the jar, use it anyway!

Pour in 1/3-1/2 cup of rolled oats into the jar, and use that same amount of yogurt and milk and pour them in as well. Stir it and leave it in the fridge overnight. Shake before you eat it and enjoy breakfast on the go!

Mayo

You might think the end of the mayo jar is useless, but it’s really gold! Use the last few smears of it to make a quick chicken salad to go.

Add in 1 cutlet of chicken, shredded, along with 2 tablespoons of mustard, 1 tablespoon of raisins, and 3 tablespoons of cubed apples. Mix everything in the jar and you have the perfect lunch!

The post Get the Last Drop Out of Food Out of Your Jars with These Tips! appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

While the intention is always right, the way in which people go about it, in the beginning, can be a little counterproductive. If you’re looking to have a low impact lifestyle, don’t go out and buy new things!

Upcycle

A big part of going zero waste or having a low impact lifestyle is to consume fewer products because new things use up a lot of waste to get created and might create waste for you with packaging.

Upcycle what you have so you don’t have to make any waste at all! If you really do need things, try to get them second hand so you can avoid all the unnecessary waste before you even buy it.

Single Utility Items

You might see a really cute set of bamboo travel cutlery, but in reality, you’ll only be able to use those in one way, which goes against a lot of what zero waste is all about.

Instead, find multiple uses for all of your items so you don’t have to own so many things. If you need travel cutlery, just dedicate a few real pieces from your own kitchen and keep them with you in a little cloth bag.

The post You Don’t Need to Buy New Things to Go Zero Waste appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

First, take out as many stainless steels bowls as you need. You can also vary the sizes of the bowls if you want different sizes of ice, depending on where you’ll be using them. If you want to make a big bowl of punch of any other cocktails in a bowl, then use a fairly large one. If you’re using it in a cooler, you might want to do a few smaller or medium-sized ones.

Then, just pour water into them and allow them to freeze overnight. To get the ice out, all you have to do is thaw them on the counter for a few minutes and they’ll slip right out of the bowl! Now you can party on!

The post Need a Ton of Ice For a Party? This Method is for You! appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Whether you’re peeling an orange for a snack or trimming the tops of strawberries, there’s always food waste when it comes to fruit! If you want to utilize the whole fruit and get a real bang for your buck to make these DIY projects with fruit scraps.

Apple Jelly

Both the core and skin of an apple are edible, but they’re not to nice to bite into depending on what you’re cooking. But, instead of throwing them away, save them for an apple jelly! Boil the scraps in water, strain, add sugar and lemon juice and you’ll have an upgrade on your regular pb&j!

Chocolate Covered Citrus Peels

Citrus peels are completely edible, although if you bite into one right now it would be very bitter. But, if you blanch them in hot water the bitterness is really mellowed out, and then it’s the perfect vehicle for dipping into chocolate! Let the chocolate harden and you have a treat with a side of vitamin C!  

Fruit Scrap Sangria

Everyone loves sangria, and the best part is all the pieces of fruit you see! Instead of using fresh fruit, save your scraps and put that into a sangria! For red wine, apples, and citrus are unstoppable. For white wine, you can use anything lighter like kiwi skins, peach peels, or anything else you have lying around.

The post These Three Zero-Waste DIY Food Projects are Easy and Eco-Friendly! appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

If you want to do good for the environment and your health, stay away from these products with hidden plastics.

Clothes

A lot of clothes actually have plastic in them, especially ones that come out of fast fashion. Fast fashion are items and stores that have clothing that can be made quickly to fit the trends, but in making them so quickly, the quality of the clothes are being sacrificed and often have plastic fillers.

Gum

Even though gum is chewed around in your mouth and sometimes even swallowed, most gums on the markets have plastic inside them. This makes the gum able to be chewed and never broken down, so make sure you pass on the gum next time someone offers it.

Sea Salt

This one is on us because companies actually are not actively put plastic into their sea salts. The reason why there is plastic in salt is that there is so much plastic pollution in the ocean, the particles end up contaminating the water where the salt is extracted from.

The post You Would Never Guess That These Items Have Hidden Plastic appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Toys

Although it’s always fun to buy our furry friends toys, you will save a lot of money and resources if you buy second hand. This actually isn’t as hard as you think! You can find them at yard sales, online, and even things that aren’t nececesarily a toy can be repurposed for your pup.

Poo Bags

Stop spending money on bags to pick up your dog’s poo when there are so many other options. You can use old pieces of paper, plastic bags you find on the street, or even old newspapers! All of this can help be more consciousness of waste.

Food

If you buy your dog food in bulk, you will normally save a lot of money and waste! Although the big bulk bags can be heavy, if it lasts your dog several months, it is really worth investing in. You can also then use the bag for trash or recylcing!

The post How to Keep a Zero Waste Dog appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Money

More often than none, buying in bulk will save you money. This is because when stores buy things in larger quantities, a discount is applied, which is also applied to you! As long as you are using all of what you buy, buying in larger quantities will definitely save you money in the long term.

Waste

If you’re buying in bulk from a store, it can usually reduce the waste you produce. Unless the bulk product is made up from individually wrapped items, you are saving plastic and other wasteful items from going in the trash.

Health

If you buy things in bulk like nuts, dried fruit, legumes, spices, etc., you will alter your diet to be more plant-based and healthier. Incorporating these typical bulk items into your diet will help you eat more wholesome foods that will save you money in health expenses and consumer expenses.

The post Why Buying in Bulk Will Help You in More Way Than One appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.