Stella & Sol Sustainables

Gift Guide for Clean Living

I am so excited to share with you that we've been featured in a clean living gift guide! Find that perfect gift for the eco- and health-conscious women in your life! Click the image below to see the full gift guide!

by Meagen BerquistNov 16, 2022

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by Meagen BerquistSep 04, 2020

5 Zero Waste Fails I'm Embarrassed to Tell You

Eco-guilt is the feeling of guilt when you do something that isn’t necessarily eco-friendly. This is common, and it’s a good indicator of where there are spots in your life you can focus on becoming more sustainable.

by Meagen BerquistSep 04, 2020

Go Zero Waste on a Budget

Zero waste can seem like a pay-to-play model when you scroll your Instagram feed, or pass by all these gorgeous kitchens on Pinterest that you hope one day you’ll actually be able to have. (I definitely have at least one Pinterest board devoted solely to kitchen inspo. No...

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by Meagen BerquistAug 21, 2020

Envelope Budgeting: the what, the why, and the how

Budget is not a dirty word. It’s not this dictator in your life where it tells you that you’re not allowed to ever do anything fun or buy anything not absolutely necessary. A budget is simply making your money work for your goals instead of spinning...

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by Meagen BerquistJul 31, 2020

DIY Wood Conditioner Butter

Are your wooden utensils or cutting boards looking dull and a bit worn out?

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by Meagen BerquistJul 24, 2020

What You Need to Know About Zero Waste

Zero waste is more necessary than ever with our world drowning in trash. Single-use items are everywhere and society tells us that more is always better, but you know that's not true. You want to do your part to help combat this global crisis, but you don't...

by Meagen BerquistJul 10, 2020

Zero Waste Lunches

Making lunch for the week is an area where it’s easy to fall into the trap of convenience. You’re a busy person, and grabbing that microwavable soup or frozen burrito and a small bag of chips is just so much easier than making your lunch every morning. The downside is...

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by Meagen BerquistJul 03, 2020

10 Easy Swaps when going Zero Waste

Starting your zero waste journey, much like starting anything, is difficult to start. Below, you'll find simple ways to start going Zero Waste. Use containers instead of plastic wrap/tinfoil to store food./Use beeswax wraps. Instead of using those disposable options, make the switch to reusable containers. They’ll last for years....

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by Meagen BerquistJul 01, 2020

Plastic Free July

Today is the first day of Plastic Free July! It’s a month that calls attention to the global issue of single-use plastic waste. “Starting out in 2011 as a local initiative of the Western Metropolitan Regional Council in Western Australia, the Plastic Free July challenge has rapidly grown into a...

by Meagen BerquistJun 19, 2020

A Conversation With My High School Self

Earlier this month marked a full decade since I graduated from high school. I graduated at seventeen and was heading off to Saint Michael’s College to study English and Secondary Education. I had wanted to become a teacher since I was in 8th grade and I got to go down...

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by Meagen BerquistMay 22, 2020

Clean your house with 5 eco-friendly ingredients

Eco-friendly cleaning doesn't need to break the bank. In fact, it will likely save you money. Use these five eco-friendly ingredients, and you'll be able to tackle most messes life throws your way.

by Meagen BerquistMay 02, 2020

10 Things I Wish I'd Known About Going Zero Waste

I started Zero Waste in earnest when my husband and I bought our first house three years ago. I now had space to move and think, compared to our one bedroom apartment we’d lived in previously. Here is what I wish I’d known when I first started. 5 Good The...

by Meagen BerquistApr 10, 2020

How to Save Money by Going Zero Waste

Zero Waste should not break the bank, but with the perceived pressure to invest in the newest eco-friendly products, it’s no surprise that it can feel like you have to pay to play. That cannot be further from the truth. The heart of the movement isn’t to chuck out every...

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by Meagen BerquistMar 13, 2020

How to Go Zero Waste in the Kitchen

I love to be in my kitchen. Legit. Whenever I have some extra money for the house, the first thing that I think about is the laundry list of things that I’d love to add to our kitchen (pressure canner, dehydrator, etc.) This is the room at fully...

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by Meagen BerquistDec 31, 2019

Folding Your Reusable Tissues

Reusable Tissues are a great way to cut down on the amount of tissues you use each year. Use them like you would regular tissues, then throw them in the laundry instead of the trash. Once you've washed them, though, how do you fold them up so they pop out...