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Sustainable Habits on a Budget: Save Money While Saving the Planet
Published on July 29, 2025 | 5 min read Want to live greener without draining your wallet? Good news: Sustainable living doesn’t have to mean pricey organic products or high-end zero-waste gear. Many planet-friendly habits save you money and can be surprisingly easy to adopt. Let’s explore low-cost (or no-cost) sustainable habits that help the environment and stretch your budget. 1. ♻️ Embrace Reuse Culture Why buy new when reuse is smarter and cheaper?Swap paper towels for old rags. Turn jars into storage containers. Use both sides of paper. Get crafty with glass bottles or worn-out clothes. Reusing saves money,...
Kitchen Habits That Cut Waste (and Save Money)
Published on July 24th, 2025 | 6 min read The kitchen is where we gather, nourish, and create, but it’s also where a lot of waste piles up. From spoiled food to plastic packaging, the average household throws out hundreds of dollars’ worth of edible food and single-use items each year. The good news? Small kitchen habits can lead to big savings and a lighter footprint. With a few mindful shifts, you can cut waste, save money, and make your kitchen a hub of sustainability. Here’s how to get started. 🥕 1. Shop Your Fridge First Before heading to the...
The Eco Home Starter Guide: Essentials for a Greener Living Space
Published on July 23rd, 2025 | 6 min read Your home is more than a place to unwind; it’s where your daily habits shape your environmental impact. And the good news? Making your living space more sustainable doesn’t require a total overhaul. It starts with small, intentional swaps that reduce waste, save energy, and create a healthier home for you and the planet. Welcome to your Eco Home Starter Guide, a room-by-room walk-through of essentials that help you live greener, without the overwhelm. 🌿 Kitchen: The Heart of Low-Waste Living Swap Single-Use for Reusables: Start with silicone food storage bags,...
What Happens After You Toss It?
Published on July 16th, 2025, | 5 min read We throw things away every day: food wrappers, shampoo bottles, old receipts, coffee cups. But have you ever stopped to wonder where "away" really is? The truth is, there’s no such thing as away. Every item we discard begins a new journey after it leaves our hands, one that can either help or harm the planet, depending on how we dispose of it and what systems are (or aren’t) in place to deal with it. At mimro, we believe that understanding the afterlife of our waste is the first step toward...
