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Refill, Reuse, Reimagine: A Snob-Free Series On Low-Waste Life

  • May 31
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jul 11

Looking to reduce waste without the guilt trip? Refill, Reuse, Reimagine is a snob-free series exploring practical, low-waste living for real people. Tips, ideas, and encouragement—no perfection required.

Wanting To Live A Low-Waste Life?


When I started my sustainability journey, I wasn't even aware I was doing it. Maybe you are like me - you've started moving away from plastic storage containers to glass and buying in bulk to save money and reduce waste. You are starting to live a Low-Waste Life.


There is much more to living a low-waste life than I knew existed. Products, stores specifically selling low-waste life products - even a grocery store!


When I was sitting down to write my post about sustainability, it was getting very lengthy. Over the next few days, I debated turning it into a series and how that would work.


Read this post to learn about my newest series - all about living sustainably!


Inspiration For A Low-Waste Life Sustainable Series


While I was at my favorite refillery, I was casually looking around after getting the product I needed. Another customer walked in and made a big fuss about how she lives nearby, hasn't been here in a long time, not knowing how it works, etc. I felt she was so dismissive of the employee - she wasn't interested in learning of all the soap options they offered; she just wanted soap. OK, that is fair enough.


As she was checking out, she said the phrase, "People think it's more expensive to shop here and I just want to say no, you idiot".


Hearing those words struck a chord in me. I already had a note about "Is refilling cheaper, and does it matter?" Her tone was off-putting, and I thought - well, that settles it, I'm making a series about how to get into living more sustainably.


I didn't grow up in a big city, and I really never gave much thought to waste and if/how I should be reducing it. Just because someone doesn't know or isn't aware of refilleries doesn't make them an idiot.


My series on sustainability comes from a place of curiosity. I provide answers to questions that I have had during my journey. I invite conversations in the comments on my posts so you can learn how to live a Low-Waste Life.


What My Sustainability Series Will Cover


When you read my Low-Waste Life series, I hope you get something out of it. Maybe it will spark something inside of you to visit a refillery, swap some high-waste products for more environmentally friendly products.


I'll be sharing:

  • My favorite sustainable stores

  • Where to buy online

  • Products I recommend - and how easy they are to make the switch!

  • Living sustainably from your home - things you can make yourself


Stay tuned & follow me on social media to learn when the next post is available to read! In the meantime, you can find all my sustainable posts here. Are you interestined in living a Low-Waste Life? Let's keep the conversation going in the comments!










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