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In the past couple weeks we’ve seen lots of panic surrounding access to grocery store items, and although groceries continue to be readily available, it’s important to think about adjustments we can make in our daily lives that will be more reliable. At the end of the day, disposable just doesn’t last. Luckily for the earth, reliable usually translates to sustainable. Pandemic or not, these 8 changes will create more reliable routines for you, and a decreased footprint on the earth. Get a bidet Invest in a water filter Get houseplants + Plant your foodInvest in reusable menstrual products Start composting Transition to body bars, lotion bars and soap tablets Transition to reusable napkins and paper towels Use coffee presses like the french press to avoid single serve coffee pots and filters  The Top 10 Plants for Removing Indoor Pollutants: Peace lily, golden pothos (Scindapsus aures), English ivy (Hedera helix), chrysanthemum (Chrysantheium morifolium), gerbera daisy (Gerbera jamesonii), mother-in-law's tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata 'Laurentii'), bamboo palm (Chamaedorea sefritzii), azalea (Rhododendron simsii), red-edge dracaena (Dracaena marginata) and spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum).  Here are some of the common vegetables (and herbs) that you can re-grow from scraps: Potatoes Sweet Potatoes Onions, Garlic, Leeks and Shallots Celery Bulb Fennel Carrots, Turnips, Parsnips, Beets and Other Root Crops Lettuce, Bok Choi and Other Leafy Greens Cabbages Basil, Mint, Cilantro a Other Herbs Indoor compost bins: https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Home-Kitchen-Indoor-Compost-Bins/zgbs/home-garden/3744051 HOME SCHOOL’D COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/homeschooldpodcast HOME SCHOOL’D INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/homeschooldpodcast/ HOME SCHOOL’D BLOG + SHOWNOTES: https://homeschooldpodcast.com AARON MASSEY’S SITE: https://www.mrfixitdiy.com TRACY PENDERGAST’S SITE: https://hey-tracy.com