My Zero-Waste Journey & New Albums

While it’s incredibly difficult at times, not to mention costly, I’m working hard toward a zero waste personal lifestyle and business. What does that mean? Basically, working to eliminate plastic from my life. Sadly, it’s practically impossible – try getting groceries without buying any plastic packaging, buying the kids toys (Barbie, Legos, Nerf Guns, Calico Critters, slime, beads…), or getting a camera with no plastic components. But I am making changes where I can.

My family brushes their teeth with fully compostable bamboo toothbrushes in conjunction with toothpaste bits in little metal jars (refills come in a paper bag), we wash dishes with a bar of soap or tabs for the dishwasher that come packaged without any plastic, we have shampoo & conditioner bars for our hair, buy bamboo toilet paper that’s not wrapped in plastic (we were using Who Gives a Crap, but just switched over to the Black-owned Reel), and purchase lip balm and deodorant in cardboard tubes (to name just a few changes we’ve made).

We have a long way to go, but changes are happening… in my family and in our society, which makes me happy, despite all the current insanity/uncertainty. I’m a firm believer that we need to be the change we want to see in the world! So, yeah, I’m making changes where I can and I’m beyond excited to have found a Certified B Corporation that prints gorgeous albums on 100% post-consumer recycled paper AND plants a tree with each purchase! I’m currently in the process of adjusting my offerings to include these albums!!

OH! I’ve also started designing them with QR codes to your online gallery (with password, which I deleted in the photo above) and your slideshow on the back cover. ALL of my sessions, even my shortest nano session (an hour and a half) will include one of these gorgeous and sustainable beauties!

Reach out if you’re interested in having me photograph your family or if you have any questions on my zero-waste journey! =) Anna #youreverydayisworthit

**Don’t forget about my Idle Pricing or Giveaway! I’ve officially deleted my FB and IG accounts, and it feels great, but it is making me a tiny bit nervous that of my hundreds of followers I had there, I’ve only got 7 subscribers to my blog thus far. Please forward/share to anyone who you think might be interested, I truly appreciate it 🧡😘