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A Guide to Being Sustainable at Home and in Life
“Gittemarie is creator that not only provides helpful tips on living a zero-waste and vegan lifestyle, but also articulates it in way that is approachable.” —Jhánneu Roberts (@Jhanneu)
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Eco-friendly living made simple. As a lifestyle guide and an introduction to sustainable living, Sustainable Badass shows you why and how to minimize your consumption while effortlessly making your habits greener. Each page has practical tips, tools and important facts about plastic pollution, overconsumption, and the climate crisis. From small changes such as pre-cycling and purchasing items with minimum to no packaging, to eliminating plastic entirely; this book empowers you to be a sustainable badass by making effortless planet-positive choices in your everyday life.
Know the cause, be the change. Gittemarie Johansen, sustainability blogger and speaker, teaches you the way to a greener, more simple and happier life by implementing self sustainable living principles, all while putting the power into your hands as the consumer to speak up and demand change for our planet.
Be sustainable at home.Sustainable Badass encourages you with some effortless principles on the best sustainable home goods. Enjoy this holistic and accessible approach to creating a self sustainable home and lifestyle, that is easy to implement, and fundamental to saving our planet.
Inside, you’ll find:
- A guide to being intentionally sustainable at home
- Effortless and intentional steps to withdraw from consumerism
- All the knowledge you need to live a sustainable life at home and with others
If you liked Simply Living Well, Live Green, or Attainable Sustainable, you’ll love Sustainable Badass.
“Gittemarie is a one-of-a-kind creator and a much needed voice in the movement. Her attention to detail and level of research is a true testament not only to the quality of her work, but to the intensity with which she takes on the waste crisis. A much respected and positive force!” —Immy Lucas (@Sustainably_Vegan)
“Gittemarie is creator that not only provides helpful tips on living a zero-waste and vegan lifestyle, but also articulates it in way that is approachable.” —Jhánneu Roberts (@Jhanneu)
“Gittemarie provides extensive amounts of accessible eco-friendly tips and education for those entering a sustainability lifestyle. With themed recipes and fun humor, Gittemarie is paving the way for sustainable futures.” —Isaias Hernandez (@QueerBrownVegan)
“Sustainable Badass is enlightening and entertaining! It'll have you reaching for your reusable bags and turning that eco-guilt into action.“ —Kathryn Kellogg (@going.zero.waste), author of 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste
“Gittemarie has been an inspiration to me for years! She’s always prepared to address a given environmental concern with an educated perspective and provide solutions to her audience. Not to mention her style, which makes her my personal favorite eco-fashionista.”—Shelbi Orme (@shelbizleee)
Preface
Chapter 1 - The Plastic Problem
This Is How Plastic Is Made
Microplastic
Garbage Islands
What Are We Doing About It?
Chapter 2 - Recycling: A Waste Management Guide
How Is Plastic Recycled?
- What about bioplastic?
How is Organic Waste Recycled?
How Is Glass Recycled?
How Is Paper Recycled?
How Is Metal Recycled?
What about Return Systems?
Chapter 3 - Zero-Waste Living: Going Green
How I Got Started
Beginner’s Guide
You Cannot Buy Your Way Out of the Climate Crisis
- How do you avoid greenwashing?
Chapter 4 - The Plastic You Cannot Avoid
Chapter 5 - A Zero-Waste Household
Homemade Cleaning Supplies
- Dish soap
- Brushes and cloths
- Toilet paper
Alternatives to Foil and Film
Recipe for Toilet Tabs
Laundry
Compost Guide
- Worm compost
- What is compostable?
- What is not compostable?
Chapter 6 - Electronics
E-waste and Disposal
Pre-loved Gadgets
Planned Obsolescence and Repairs
Data Storage and Streaming
Chapter 7 - Clothing
What Is Fast Fashion?
How to Spot the Sustainable Brands
- Do they have actual certificates to back up their claims?
- Is the supply chain transparent?
- Is there a consistency between the price and the product?
- Can you get in touch with the brand?
Kicking the Habit of Fast Fashion
Second-hand and Clothing Swaps
- Gittemary’s guide to thrift shops
- Clothing swaps and second-hand apps
Repairs and Maintenance
Tips for the Minimalist Wardrobe
Fashion Mentality and Designer Labels
Materials and Textiles
- What Are the Most Sustainable Materials?
Chapter 8 - Food and Grocery Shopping
Animal Agriculture
Imported Feed
Zero-Waste Meat?
What about White Meat and Fish?
- Facts about bottom trawling
What Should We Eat Instead?
- Commonly heard statements about animal products and some solutions:
Sustainable Lunches
- Wax wrap
- Lunch box
- Glass jars
- Canvas bags
- Water bottles and canteens
- Cutlery
- Your own box for salads
- Snacks
Bringing Your Own Container: A Guide to Politeness
Chapter 9 - Kitchen Guide
Useful and Plastic-free Ingredients to Have in the Kitchen
Seasonal Greens
Food Storage
- In and out of the fridge
- The freezer
Food Waste
Conventional Supermarkets
My Favorite Recipes
- Birthday buns
- Burger buns
- Vegan meringue
- Carrot cake
- Homemade oat milk
- Green ravioli with nut filling
- Plant Based pasta carbonara
- Mac ’n’ tease
- Pasta salad with curry dressing
- Beet Wellington
Problems with Popular Plants
Chapter 10 - Zero-Waste On the Go
Make Your Own Zero-Waste Kit
Sustainable Vacations
- Great vacations without planes
- Buying green while on vacation
Chapter 11 - Waste-free for Parties and Holidays
Gifts
- The homemade
- The preloved
- The experience
Gift Wrapping
- Do like grandma
- Refuse gift wrapping
- Use what you already have
Chapter 12 - Plastic-free Care Products
Oral Hygiene
Shaving
Soap Guide
- A solid soap tip
Periods
DIY Makeup and Beauty Tips
- Homemade body lotion
- Homemade setting powder
- Homemade concealer
- Homemade blush
- Homemade lip tint
- Homemade eyebrow tint/eye shadow
- Homemade mascara
- Easy face mask
- Charcoal mask
Products that You Might Want to Phase Out or Stop Buying Right Away
Chapter 13 - I am Super Green: What Now?
Chapter 14 - Guilt Does Not Plant Trees
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Works Cited & Sources
Special Thank You's
About the Author