# plastic free (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover plastic free. Page: Feed: --- ## [Paper or Plastic? How About Neither](https://zerowastechef.substack.com/p/paper-or-plastic-how-about-neither) _2026-08-06 · Anne Marie Bonneau · Zero-Waste Chef_ A study crowns plastic as the best material for a number of common applications ## [Thoughts on Boiling Water in Plastic?](https://sustainablejungle.substack.com/p/thoughts-on-boiling-water-in-plastic) _2026-08-06 · Sustainable Jungle · Sustainable Jungle_ Plus a Plastic That Eats Itself, and Two Rating Renewals ## [Conserve Energy: Stop an AI Data Center](https://zerowastechef.substack.com/p/conserve-energy-stop-an-ai-data-center) _2026-07-30 · Anne Marie Bonneau · Zero-Waste Chef_ This is why people are freaking out about data centers ## [Sunscreen Season, and a New Approach to Ratings](https://sustainablejungle.substack.com/p/sunscreen-season-and-a-new-approach) _2026-07-30 · Sustainable Jungle · Sustainable Jungle_ Introducing "initial ratings", a safer sunscreen ingredient, and refreshed sunscreen guides ## [Make Vanilla Ice Cream in a Mason Jar, No Ice Cream Maker Required](https://zerowastechef.substack.com/p/make-vanilla-ice-cream-in-a-mason) _2026-07-23 · Anne Marie Bonneau · Zero-Waste Chef_ Real ice cream melts ## [How to Help Forest Fire Evacuees in Northwestern Ontario](https://zerowastechef.substack.com/p/how-to-help-forest-fire-evacuees) _2026-07-17 · Anne Marie Bonneau · Zero-Waste Chef_ Over 100 forest fires are burning in northwestern Ontario, most of them out of control. ## [The Plastic-Free Movement Is Working](https://sustainablejungle.substack.com/p/did-you-know-170-million-people-join) _2026-07-16 · Sustainable Jungle · Sustainable Jungle_ And the net impact is remarkable (and motivating) ## [Easy Staples to Make During Plastic Free July](https://zerowastechef.substack.com/p/easy-staples-to-make-during-plastic) _2026-07-09 · Anne Marie Bonneau · Zero-Waste Chef_ Like this salsa verde recipe ## [Acrylic, Explained](https://sustainablejungle.substack.com/p/acrylic-explained) _2026-07-09 · Sustainable Jungle · Sustainable Jungle_ PFJ check-in, France's law on throwaway fashion, mattress brand renewal, and a natural-fiber wardrobe ## [Squeeze Out Every Drop of Water for the Yard](https://zerowastechef.substack.com/p/squeeze-out-every-drop-of-water-for) _2026-07-02 · Anne Marie Bonneau · Zero-Waste Chef_ Greywater systems and more ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9J7L9zqNo746) _2026-07-02 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## [Is Melamine Safe to Eat Off?](https://sustainablejungle.substack.com/p/is-melamine-safe-to-eat-off) _2026-07-02 · Sustainable Jungle · Sustainable Jungle_ Plus a New Bill on Toxic Packaging, our Hemp Fabric Guide, and a New Brand Rating ## [How Sustainable Is Activist Skincare? (2026 Update)](https://sustainablejungle.substack.com/p/how-sustainable-is-activist-skincare) _2026-06-30 · Sustainable Jungle · Sustainable Jungle_ Our TL;DR on Activist Skincare's rating ## [Plastic Free July for the Overwhelmed](https://zerowastechef.substack.com/p/plastic-free-july-for-the-overwhelmed) _2026-06-26 · Anne Marie Bonneau · Zero-Waste Chef_ We are tired ## [A Drop In The Ocean's June Jubilee](https://sustainablejungle.substack.com/p/a-drop-in-the-oceans-june-jubilee) _2026-06-25 · Sustainable Jungle · Sustainable Jungle_ Oops, I almost missed sharing this one ## [Is Stainless Steel Safe?](https://sustainablejungle.substack.com/p/is-stainless-steel-safe) _2026-06-25 · Sustainable Jungle · Sustainable Jungle_ Plus a New Microplastics Study, Men’s Undies, Cotton On, Activist Skincare Renews Its Rating, and Your Plastic Free July Poll Results ## [Sourdough Discard Whole Wheat Bread](https://zerowastechef.substack.com/p/sourdough-discard-whole-wheat-bread) _2026-06-18 · Anne Marie Bonneau · Zero-Waste Chef_ Discard isn't discard until you discard it ## [I Made You a Plastic Free July Toolkit](https://sustainablejungle.substack.com/p/i-made-you-a-plastic-free-july-toolkit) _2026-06-18 · Sustainable Jungle · Sustainable Jungle_ A little gift for Plastic Free July plus our guide to ceramic cookware and non-toxic food storage containers. ## [Countertop "Composting" Appliances Neither Compost nor Reduce Wasted Food](https://zerowastechef.substack.com/p/countertop-composting-appliances) _2026-06-11 · Anne Marie Bonneau · Zero-Waste Chef_ They merely dehydrate and grind up food scraps ## [How To Avoid Microplastics: Downloadable Guide](https://sustainablejungle.substack.com/p/how-to-avoid-microplastics-downloadable) _2026-06-11 · Sustainable Jungle · Sustainable Jungle_ A practical guide to protecting your health and the planet, with evidence-backed swaps for your kitchen, water, laundry, and home. ## [Can You Imagine a World Awash in More Plastic Pollution? Big Oil Can](https://zerowastechef.substack.com/p/can-you-imagine-a-world-awash-in) _2026-05-29 · Anne Marie Bonneau · Zero-Waste Chef_ A must-read new book: Plastic Inc., The Secret History and Shocking Future of Big Oil’s Biggest Bet ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pAyc4F52FFfJ) _2026-05-29 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Workshop: Start a Sourdough Starter and Keep It Alive!](https://zerowastechef.com/2025/06/03/start-sourdough-starter-workshop/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=start-sourdough-starter-workshop) _2025-06-03 · Anne-Marie Bonneau · Zero-Waste Chef_ All you need to start and nurture a lively sourdough starter culture are flour, water, time and a bit of know-how. In this Zoom class, I’ll show you how to start a starter culture—and how to keep it alive. Bring your questions and I’ll answer them after the demo. Class takes place on Tuesday, June \[…\] The post Workshop: Start a Sourdough Starter and Keep It Alive! appeared first on Zero-Waste Chef… ## [How to Patch Sad Ripped Pant Legs](https://zerowastechef.com/2025/03/27/patch-sad-ripped-pant-legs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=patch-sad-ripped-pant-legs) _2025-03-27 · Anne-Marie Bonneau · Zero-Waste Chef_ Spring has sprung and so have holes in my gardening pants. So I patched them, well, quite visibly. My family asked me if I would wear them in public. I said, why not? Regardless of how they look, my mended pants will last for at least one more season in the yard, I kept stuff \[…\] The post How to Patch Sad Ripped Pant Legs appeared first on Zero-Waste Chef . ## [How to Sew Produce Bags with Simple Tie Closures](https://zerowastechef.com/2024/11/14/sew-produce-bags-tie-closure/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sew-produce-bags-tie-closure) _2024-11-14 · Anne-Marie Bonneau · Zero-Waste Chef_ These produce bags with simple tie closures are easy to sew, put a dent in your scrap fabric pile and keep plastic out of landfill. The post How to Sew Produce Bags with Simple Tie Closures appeared first on Zero-Waste Chef . ## [How to Make Concentrated Vegetable Base for Broth](https://zerowastechef.com/2024/09/11/how-to-make-your-own-vegetable-base-for-broth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-make-your-own-vegetable-base-for-broth) _2024-09-12 · Anne-Marie Bonneau · Zero-Waste Chef_ Transform vegetables, especially those past their prime, into a concentrated base to use in place of store-bought broth or bouillon cubes. The post How to Make Concentrated Vegetable Base for Broth appeared first on Zero-Waste Chef . ## [Out With the Concrete Pavers, In With the Plants](https://zerowastechef.com/2024/09/05/replace-concrete-pavers-with-plants/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=replace-concrete-pavers-with-plants) _2024-09-06 · Anne-Marie Bonneau · Zero-Waste Chef_ Even a small planting of natives can provide habitat for wildlife in crisis. Where concrete pavers once sat in our yard, flowers now bloom. The post Out With the Concrete Pavers, In With the Plants appeared first on Zero-Waste Chef . ## [How to Revive Sad Vegetables Through Braising](https://zerowastechef.com/2024/08/27/braising-sad-vegetables/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=braising-sad-vegetables) _2024-08-28 · Anne-Marie Bonneau · Zero-Waste Chef_ Braising vegetables past their prime prevents not only vegetables from going to waste but also cooking liquids and whatever fat you have. The post How to Revive Sad Vegetables Through Braising appeared first on Zero-Waste Chef .