How to Live a Zero Waste Lifestyle Frugally

<p>Decreasing our consumption, decreases our spending, which increases our savings AND creates sustainable practices! Sounds good right?! But how do we do this practically...and frugally?? On this episode we explore attainable ways to decrease our waste in an effort to live more frugally and steward our resources well. </p><p><b>Sponsors: </b></p><ul><li><b>Empower: </b>An awesome mobile app jam packed with features that make managing your money easier. With a high-yield checking account offering 1.6% APY, and direct access to their financial coaches; Empower is an obvious choice in mobile apps! For more info about Empower, visit: <a href='http://www.empower.me/FRUGAL'>empower.me/FRUGAL</a> and use offer code FRUGAL to get a $5 bonus when you reach your savings goal</li><li><b>Earth Day!</b> Every April we celebrate the planet we live on and it’s environment. This year we celebrate the 50th official Earth Day by posting eco-friendly quotes, heartfelt posts on Facebook, and going to a free event with a folk band. Whatever you choose to do, remember that you only have one earth so take care of it because it takes longer to get to mars than we originally thought.</li></ul><p><b>Notable Notes:</b></p><p><b>What the Internet has to say:</b></p><p>This article from <a href='https://hestiaspeaks.com/2018/11/24/how-to-go-zero-waste-on-the-cheap/'>Hestia Speaks</a> provides tips for sustainable living on budget</p><p><b>What Jen + Jill have to say:</b></p><ul><li>Glass jars - perfectly reusable! You don&apos;t need to buy new!</li><li>Simplify your meals - don’t spend on all the oils and fancy ingredients<ul><li>Base your meals around 3 veggies instead of 5!</li></ul></li><li>When you DO buy new...spend on high quality</li><li>Grow indoor herbs</li><li>Make a meal plan</li><li>Simplify your use of non-food products</li><li>Choose secondhand first<ul><li>frugalfriendspodcast.com/thredup</li></ul></li><li>Host a swap party</li></ul><p><b>More from the Internet</b></p><p>This article from <a href='https://www.goingzerowaste.