Waste-Free Christmas with U Konserve
There’s still time to give healthy and waste-free Christmas gifts for everyone on your list. Give the gift of homemade granola, cookies, hot cocoa or other wholesome goodies in our reusable containers, all while giving the gift of reducing waste. According to the EPA, the volume of household waste in the United States generally increases 25…Read the full article
Fancy Fruit Kabobs With A Side Of Cheese & Crackers
Fancy Fruit Kabobs With A Side Of Cheese & Crackers Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Ingredients Fruit Kabobs: Makes 5 kabobs 1 cup of grapes 1 cup pineapple, cut into bite-size pieces 1 cup cantaloupe, cut into bite-size pieces 1 cup honeydew melon, cut into bite size pieces 1 cup strawberries Package of…Read the full article
Pickle Your Garden Fruits and Vegetables This Fall!
If you head to your local farmers market every weekend or have a garden of your own, you know that fall offers a wide variety of delicious in-season vegetables. With so many options it can be hard to pick, but luckily you don’t have to! Pickling provides a delicious alternative to keeping those garden vegetables…Read the full article
Drink Ideas for Work, School and Home (without the plastic straw)
One reusable straw can save thousands of plastic straws from polluting our oceans and landfills. This September, we are providing ways you can switch the straw from plastic to reusable. Today we have some of our favorite straw-free drink ideas to make at home instead of purchasing on the go. Infused Spa Water (without the…Read the full article
How To Pack A Waste-Free Lunch With Your Kids
School is back in session, and the kids are transitioning from summer break to classrooms and after-school activities. It’s not always easy to get back into the swing of things, but one of our favorite activities is packing a waste-free lunch with our kids. Preparing and packing lunches the night before saves time during busy mornings…Read the full article
3 Recipes for our Round Stainless Steel Lunch Containers
Today we tackle easy ideas for our round stainless steel lunch containers. With different size options and leak-proof lids, these containers are our go to for packing daily snacks, salads, fresh fruits and veggies. Here are a few recipes we love for back-to-school: Tomato Basil Quinoa with Turkey Ingredients 1 cup dry quinoa 1 lb lean…Read the full article
Back-to-School with Stainless Steel Lunch Containers
Back-to-school means back to packing lunches! Save time, energy and have fun with the kids by packing waste-free lunches in stainless steel lunch containers. You’ll eat healthier by packing homemade, non-packaged foods. Practice healthy portion control and pack balanced meals full of your kid’s favorite foods. Removable dividers transform stainless steel lunch containers into bento-style…Read the full article
Enjoy a Waste-Free Lunch With These Food Wrap Ideas
We’ve already given you six reasons why you should bag the plastic baggie. Our solution to the 20,000,000 sandwich bags thrown away every year was to create a reusable food kozy. Today we’ve listed three of our favorite food wrap recipes just in time for you to pack your waste-free lunch! Avocado Egg Salad Wraps…Read the full article
Back-to-School Breakfast Ideas for the Whole Family!
Back to school is just around the corner! Early mornings don’t have to be rushed preparing breakfast and packing lunch. Today we’ve listed three of our favorite recipes for an easy and nutritious back-to-school breakfast. These recipes are fun and easy to make with your children. It’s the perfect opportunity to introduce them to the…Read the full article
DIY Reusable Straw Sleeves for Back to School
It’s the final week of Plastic Free July! In celebration, we want to share our favorite recipe for making straw sleeves to carry your reusable straws on the go. Don’t own a reusable straw yet? Here’s why you should think twice before using plastic: Americans use 500 million plastic straws every day. Placed end to…Read the full article