GOODBYE, PLASTIC PALETTES 3 STEPS TO A ZERO-WASTE MAKEUP ROUTINE
STEP 2: SHOP SMART If your bathroom is full of plastic, it’s time to make a brand change. Plenty of makeup brands cater to a zero-waste lifestyle with recyclable or compostable packaging and products made with bamboo, glass, or stainless steel. Axiology’s lipstick tubes are made from recycled aluminum; Antonym Cosmetics packages its eye shadows in bamboo; and some companies, like Elate Cosmetics and Kjaer Weis, send refills when your favorite colors run low. If you’re really dedicated, go a step further by DIYing your makeup or finding a bulk supplier. STEP 3: RETURN, RECYCLE, OR PASS IT ON If you don’t opt for refillable makeup, determine what will happen to each container at the end of its life. Some brands, like L’Occitane and Province Apothecary, allow you to send containers back to them for disposal. Glass, stainless steel, and aluminum vessels can be recycled, and mascara wands can be mailed to the Appalachian Wildlife Refuge, which uses them to clean up wildlife. Plastics that can’t be locally recycled can be mailed to TerraCycle, which partners with factories around the world to recycle difficult-to-handle waste.
Walk into your bathroom and look around. Do you see plastic? Odds are you have a boatload of the stuff. Plastic is the beauty industry’s go-to material for eyeshadow palettes, makeup brush handles, blush compacts, and even liquid foundation bottles. Take a moment to consider the poor recycling rate for plastics, 9.1% according to the latest EPA data; the amount of plastic in the oceans, which the Ocean Conservancy estimates to be more than 150 million tons; and the impact of plastic pollution on climate change, which the Center for International Environmental law equates to 189 coal-fired power stations. Those statistics are enough to convince anyone to aim for a makeup routine that doesn’t contribute to the landfill. If you want to keep the makeup and ditch the plastic, here’s how to start. STEP 1: USE IT UP There’s no point in tossing your current beauty products until they’re empty. Otherwise, you’ll just be adding the cosmetics themselves to the waste stream. Instead, use up what you have and dispose of the packaging intelligently (keep reading to Step 3 for instructions on how to do just that).
FALL FOR THE SEASON AUTUMN DECOR MADE EASY Pumpkin spice, berry crumbles, golden
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USE NATURAL ELEMENTS. Choose natural materials over synthetic. They will last longer and can be repurposed throughout the year. Use real pumpkins, pots of burgundy and orange mums, and corn stalks and gourds to fill your home with warmth and life. Miniature white pumpkins stacked along your porch steps or on the mantle create a classic yet modern look. CREATE A DIY FALL WREATH. We promised this would be easy, right? This DIY fall wreath, inspired by the bloggers at FrugElegance, uses just two items and comes together in minutes. Start with a grapevine wreath (at Trader Joe’s for $3.99) and dried putka pods. These little dried berries look like miniature pumpkins and can be found at your local craft store. Glue the pods to the wreath, let it dry, and your wreath is ready to hang! Add a burlap or twine bow for an extra touch.
sunlight in the afternoon — is there anything better than fall? As the days get shorter, it’s the perfect chance to enjoy more time with family and friends in cozy spaces. One fun aspect of fall is getting to decorate with seasonal touches. However, not everyone wants to spend hours gathering the supplies for the perfect DIY project. For those who would rather enjoy the season than prepare for it, here are three easy ways to bring some autumn into your home without multiple trips to the craft store. OPT FOR WARM HUES. Nothing says fall like burgundy, persimmon, mustard, and other warm colors. Add subtle touches throughout your home to bring in some fall elements without overpowering. Maybe it’s a fruit basket of persimmons or burgundy napkins. Billy Balls, or Craspedia, are cheery yellow flowers that dry nicely and look right at home in a vase on the mantel.
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Now, sit back with a good book, sip a pumpkin spice latte, and enjoy the season!
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