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We are two friends living on opposite coasts (Brooklyn, New York and Santa Monica, California) that share a passion for living a minimal, zero waste lifestyle and on a mission to help others do the same.

Harper. Lives in Brooklyn with a +1. Sassy pup. Matcha. Wine. Whiskey. Cheese. Proscuitto.

Charley. Lives in Los Angeles with a +1. Doofy pup. Coffee. Wine. Whiskey. Cheese. Pasta.

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Public Goods Sesame Noodle 2020 Review  | Minimal Ingredient Noodles
May 2

May 2 Public Goods Sesame Noodle 2020 Review | Minimal Ingredient Noodles

Charley Pav
Food & Beverage

We love Public Goods Spicy Ramen. No shame here with the instant stuff.

Public Goods Facial Moisturizer Review 2020 | Refillable, Natural Facial Moisturizer
Apr 30

Apr 30 Public Goods Facial Moisturizer Review 2020 | Refillable, Natural Facial Moisturizer

Charley Pav
Skincare & Makeup

Public Goods Moisturizer is BUY if you are already on the Public Goods train. It absorbs nicely, leaving no residue. Also, it is unbelievably affordable.

Cleancult Dishwasher Detergent Pods Review 2020 | Eco-Friendly, Zero Waste Dishwasher Detergent Pods
Apr 28

Apr 28 Cleancult Dishwasher Detergent Pods Review 2020 | Eco-Friendly, Zero Waste Dishwasher Detergent Pods

Harper Lee
Dish & Dishwasher

We tried Cleancult’s eco-friendly dishwasher tablets to see how they measure up against the competition.

Olyxir Tea Strips 2020 Review | Zero-Waste & Sustainable Olive Leaf Tea
Apr 26

Apr 26 Olyxir Tea Strips 2020 Review | Zero-Waste & Sustainable Olive Leaf Tea

Harper Lee
Food & Beverage

While the tea smelled and tasted great, we’re frankly upset that this was marketed as ‘zero-waste’

Aroma Naturals Aromatherapy Candle 2020 Review | Zero-Waste & Sustainable Pillar Candle
Apr 22

Apr 22 Aroma Naturals Aromatherapy Candle 2020 Review | Zero-Waste & Sustainable Pillar Candle

Harper Lee
Personal Care

It was surprisingly hard to find a simple essential-oil based fragrance candle that doesn’t come in a container that ends up in the landfill.

Blueland Refills Review 2020 | Eco-Friendly, Zero Waste, Tablet Based Cleaning Supplies
Apr 19

Apr 19 Blueland Refills Review 2020 | Eco-Friendly, Zero Waste, Tablet Based Cleaning Supplies

Harper Lee
All Purpose & Glass

After buying the initial Blueland set, we decided to stock up on refill tablets — this review is about that refill experience.

Public Goods Walnut Scrubber Sponge 2020 Review  | Natural Kitchen Sponge Alternative
Apr 8

Apr 8 Public Goods Walnut Scrubber Sponge 2020 Review | Natural Kitchen Sponge Alternative

Charley Pav
Kitchen

We really liked Public Goods Walnut Scrubber sponge. The catch is, no sponge is really that green.

Patch Bamboo Bandages 2020 Review | Sustainable, Plastic Free, Eco-friendly Alternative to Bandaids
Apr 6

Apr 6 Patch Bamboo Bandages 2020 Review | Sustainable, Plastic Free, Eco-friendly Alternative to Bandaids

Harper Lee
Personal Care

Eco-friendly bandages that are plastic free and hypo-allergenic, but definitely priced at a premium

KeepingItNatural Mascara 2020 Review  | Zero Waste, Plastic Free Mascara
Apr 6

Apr 6 KeepingItNatural Mascara 2020 Review | Zero Waste, Plastic Free Mascara

Charley Pav
Skincare & Makeup

Not for us. We will keep using KeepingItNatural Cake mascara to see if we can pick up some tricks to share with you.

Public Goods Bamboo Toothbrush Review 2020   | Zero Waste Toothbrush
Apr 5

Apr 5 Public Goods Bamboo Toothbrush Review 2020 | Zero Waste Toothbrush

Charley Pav
Dental

Meh. We really like Public Goods so far, but we did not like this toothbrush, if we’re being honest.

Urban Oreganics Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair 2020 Review  | Zero Waste Dry Shampoo
Apr 2

Apr 2 Urban Oreganics Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair 2020 Review | Zero Waste Dry Shampoo

Charley Pav
Haircare

We wanted to like Urban Oreganics Dry shampoo for Dark hair: it’s a zero-waste, all-natural alternative to your typical aerosol dry shampoo. Unfortunately, it was a bit too expensive for what you get.

DuJardin Green French Utility Soap Review 2020  | Zero Waste Kitchen Soap
Mar 23

Mar 23 DuJardin Green French Utility Soap Review 2020 | Zero Waste Kitchen Soap

Charley Pav
Kitchen

We love DuJardin’s zero waste, green French style block soap. No residue, scent-free, and extremely affordable compared to any liquid soap.

Davidson's Hibiscus Loose Leaf Tea Review 2020 Review |  Zero-Waste Tea Leaves
Mar 22

Mar 22 Davidson's Hibiscus Loose Leaf Tea Review 2020 Review | Zero-Waste Tea Leaves

Charley Pav
Food & Beverage

After trying Davidson’s Hibiscus tea, we were pleased to discover that loose leaf teas can be easy and tasty

The Best Reusable Makeup Remover Pads on Amazon | 2020 Review
Mar 19

Mar 19 The Best Reusable Makeup Remover Pads on Amazon | 2020 Review

Harper Lee
Skincare & Makeup

We’ve tried various reusable makeup remover rounds over the years, and have always inevitably switched back to the disposable cotton rounds. This time we tried the top three options on Amazon, and finally found the ones that stuck…

PlantPaper Toilet Paper Review 2020 | Tree-Free, Sustainable Bamboo Toilet Paper
Mar 19

Mar 19 PlantPaper Toilet Paper Review 2020 | Tree-Free, Sustainable Bamboo Toilet Paper

Charley Pav
Toilet Paper

MAYBE Buy. We tried PlantPaper toilet paper and we really, really liked it, but it definitely costs to be green here.

KeepingItNatural Lip Color in Naked Pink 2020 Review  | Zero-Waste Lip Color
Mar 18

Mar 18 KeepingItNatural Lip Color in Naked Pink 2020 Review | Zero-Waste Lip Color

Charley Pav
Skincare & Makeup

We tried KeepingItNatural’s Zero-Waste Lip Color in Naked Pink.

DII Swedish Dishcloths Review 2020 | Zero-Waste, Compostable Dishcloths
Mar 17

Mar 17 DII Swedish Dishcloths Review 2020 | Zero-Waste, Compostable Dishcloths

Charley Pav
Kitchen

Given how much waste paper towels can generate, we tried to curb our usage for them by picking up zero-waste DII Swedish Dishcloths

Silk'n Soft Bamboo Toilet Paper 2020 Review | Sustainable, Zero Waste Toilet Paper
Mar 11

Mar 11 Silk'n Soft Bamboo Toilet Paper 2020 Review | Sustainable, Zero Waste Toilet Paper

Harper Lee
Toilet Paper

Bamboo-based toilet paper delivered via Amazon.

Reel Bamboo Toilet Paper 2020 Review | Sustainable, Zero Waste Toilet Paper
Mar 10

Mar 10 Reel Bamboo Toilet Paper 2020 Review | Sustainable, Zero Waste Toilet Paper

Harper Lee
Toilet Paper

Bamboo-based toilet paper delivered in recyclable cardboard packaging.

The Laundress Kitchen Hand Soap Review 2020| Zero-Waste Hand and Wood Soap
Mar 5

Mar 5 The Laundress Kitchen Hand Soap Review 2020| Zero-Waste Hand and Wood Soap

Charley Pav
Kitchen

The Laundress is best known for the lovely laundry products, however, we tried the zero waste kitchen hand soap.

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