Author: ZeroWaste Switzerland
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DIY – How to make candles with leftover wax
Candles tend not to burn all the way to the end and often end up with wax residue at the bottom of the jar. Rather than throwing away these leftovers, we suggest that you collect these wax bases from several candles to make candles again, by upcycling. Less rubbish, less waste! What you need Wax…
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No more eggs in your fridge? 8 tips to replace missing ingredients
Some ingredients may be missing from our refrigerators after ten days at home. With a little creativity, we can find alternatives in our cupboards. Zero waste can also be done with what is already available! Vegan cooking has long gone without eggs and butter. Now is the time to be inspired by them! Here are…
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DIY for Liquid Laundry Detergent
Making your own laundry has many advantages: it’s very easy, economical, and ecological! Whether you are a beginner or a Zero Waste expert, doing your own laundry is useful and accessible to everyone! The homemade laundry can be used for hand washing as well as for machine washing. What you need Ingredients for 2 litres…
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DIY for homemade Lip Balm
Making your own lip balm is actually easier than it seems! Just buy a few ingredients and trust their natural properties to say goodbye to dry lips, all at a low cost! Here’s a recipe for a moisturizing lip balm that’s completely homemade and quickly prepared! Ingredients ½ tablespoon of almond oil (or other oil)…
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DIY for clay-based toothpaste
Do you want to have a shiny smile? Check out this zero waste recipe! ?
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DIY for Dry Shampoo
Dry shampoo from 3 ingredients, which can be found without problems in bulk shops. Quick, easy and no more greasy hair! What you need Small resealable container, ideally with small holes in the lid (old face powder tin, talcum powder, spice tin, …) Soup spoon Ingredients 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 tablespoon sodium powder 2 tablespoons…
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A spring that lasts: Recipe for year-round wild garlic paste
Spring is here – and with it whole fields of wild garlic in the woods. This spring plant is very useful in cooking: wild garlic in risotto, spätzli, soup, but also in butter, salt or oil, and in many other recipes. You can also make wild garlic paste to add to your dishes and have…
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Zero Waste: Far more than just waste reduction
Waste nicely collected in a jar, chic metal tubes, elegant coffee-to-go cups – that’s what “Zero Waste” looks like on Instagram. ?
