Lauren of the Sustainable Shop, Joyfull, Shares Her Top Sustainability Tips
Have you been wanting to change some of your habits to move to a more eco-friendly lifestyle? We sure have! It can be hard to know where to start, so we tapped Lauren, owner of the sustainable shop Joyfull to learn more about sustainable living!
Keep reading to learn how you can take baby steps towards better-for-the-planet living, plus Lauren shares her favorite eco-friendly products and resources!
Lauren’s 5 Quick Tips for a Zero Waste Lifestyle:
Decline disposable items like straws and plastic utensils
Carry a reusable water bottle
Carry a reusable shopping bag
Shop secondhand
Purchase food and products with less packaging
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Q: Do you have a favorite single use plastic swap you recommend for beginners?
A: Beeswax wraps or a Swedish dish cloth
Q: What is your best selling product at Joyfull?
A: Refills of our Rosemary Peppermint dish soap
Q: What is one of your most underrated products you wish more people tried?
A: Our shampoo and conditioner bars
Q: What was the first sustainable product you ever purchased?
A: Maybe a reusable grocery bag when I was teenager?
Q: What are three things people can do each day to live more sustainably?
A: Reuse or repurpose what you already have, recycle properly (follow local guidelines), and compost leftover food
Q: Are there any resources (podcasts, documentaries, books, etc.) you would recommend for someone who wants to learn more about sustainability and zero waste?
– Blogger: Kathryn Kellogg – www.goingzerowaste.com
– Blogger: Gittemary Johansen – www.gittemary.com
– Podcast: Hippie Haven Podcast
– Book: Simply Living Well: A Guide to Creating a Natural, Low-Waste Home
READY for more?
Check out our Q&A with Lauren, owner of Joyfull, as she talks about getting her business started and following her passion!
H: Wed/Fri: 11am-5pm
Sat/Sun: 10am-2pm
A: 2766 Park St., Suite 1, Jacksonville, FL 32205
IG: @shopjoyfull