Let’s Talk Some Trash 🗑️
How to Choose the Most Sustainable Garbage Bags (Yes, Really)
Okay friends, we need to talk trash. Specifically… the bags. This is something I’ve been wrestling with for A WHILE, so it’s time to unpack it.
If you’ve ever hovered in the store aisle or shopping online and debating between compostable, biodegradable, recycled, or whatever’s cheapest, you’re not alone. And even if you haven’t, read on. Trash bags can feel like a throwaway decision (pun intended), but they actually offer a sneaky opportunity to reduce waste before it heads to the landfill.
Let’s break it down.
Sustainable Brands I Love: Bamboo Switch
If you’ve been around here for more than five minutes, you know I’m borderline obsessed with swapping out everyday items for lower-waste, better-made alternatives. It’s kind of my sport 😅. And one brand that consistently crushes? Bamboo Switch — a Minnesota-based small business I stumbled upon a couple years ago and have been shouting from the rooftops about ever since 📣.
5 Approachable Swaps for a Low-Waste Laundry Room
When it comes to living more mindfully, even the laundry room offers easy opportunities for change. With just a few swaps, you can cut down on plastic, save energy, and protect your clothes (and the planet) in the process.
Tree-Free, Toxin-Free: Why I Love Plant Paper 🌱🧻
When it comes to everyday sustainability swaps, few feel as simple—or as impactful—as switching the paper products we use daily. Enter Plant Paper: a brand that’s redefining what bathroom and household essentials can look like when they’re kinder to both people and the planet.
Most of us grew up with traditional paper products (think toilet paper, tissues, and paper towels) made from virgin tree pulp, bleached with harsh chemicals, and wrapped in plastic, because white and fluffy equaled good quality. Plant Paper turns that whole system on its head with products that are:
5 Approachable Swaps for a More Mindful Bathroom
When it comes to creating a more sustainable home, the bathroom is often overlooked - but it’s a space where small swaps can make a BIG difference. And good news: these changes are approachable, affordable, and many of them even feel like upgrades. 🛁✨
This round, we’re focusing on five simple swaps you can make today. (And yes, spoiler: bamboo is where it’s at. We’ll dive into why this material rocks in a future post, but for now, trust me when I say it’s durable, renewable, and endlessly useful.)
Let’s Talk About Food Waste
Here’s a startling fact: in the U.S., it’s estimated that up to 40% of all food is wasted, from farms to retailers to homes. Not only is that a major environmental concern, but it’s also a huge waste of money and resources. And the kicker? Most of this waste is completely preventable.
But don’t worry — tackling food waste at home is way easier than you might think.
5 Approachable Swaps for a More Mindful Kitchen
When it comes to building a more sustainable home, the kitchen is a great place to start. It’s where we cook, clean, store, and consume - often surrounded by a lot of single-use items.
The good news? Small changes can make a big difference! The absolute best thing we can do is reduce single-use items and reuse where possible. I have so many ideas in this space (don’t worry, more to come), but let’s kick things off with five easy, low-effort swaps you can make today:
Welcome to The Mindful Edit!
Hi, and welcome! I’m so glad you’re here.
I created The Mindful Edit as a space to share practical inspiration for living more consciously — for ourselves, our communities, and the planet. Whether you’re just starting to explore sustainability or you’ve been on this path for a while, this blog is here to meet you where you are and encourage progress over perfection.