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Locals in Roatan are working on zero waste and the best example was this natural bug repellant with #refills throughout the island. We found during our stay this worked the best! #eco #savethereefs #zerowaste #askthelocals (at Roatan Marine Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsRPB8Vn0z4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=oe2khotcqld2

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Speaking of preventing plastic waste, I plan to mill flours on demand at the shop. I plan to keep this mill #glutenfree so you can customize your own rice, bean, or quinoa flours in bulk #packagefree. So excited to offer this!! #zerowaste #zerowasteomaha #customflour #glutenfreeflour (at Exist Green) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsO96rAHNOw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=30v9r5l30l47

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It’s happening... a little sneak peek at my store post-construction, pre-inventory. More to come! #zerowaste #zerowasteomaha Thanks @bfenster1 for the 📷! ❤️ (at Exist Green) https://www.instagram.com/p/Brtl_Nxnm81/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mmlshgv4q2yz

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A little #zerowaste market inspiration from my recent trip back to Berkeley. This market is located on a cute block with all separate little delights- fresh fish mart, cheese boutique, pizza place, plant nursery, wine shop, butcher, cafe, etc. a must see! #neighborhoodgoals (at Monterey Market) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrqRaIvHsCo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tb9dxhthn7kt

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A little hint of things to come... I can’t believe I’ve been working on design and construction 🚧 of this project for a year now! So excited to show off the end product though! My contractor @bdouglasconstructionsolutions has been building some beautiful pieces from old growth pine purchased from @reclaimedenterprises stay tuned for more updates as I get closer to closing this phase out! #existgreen #reclaimedisbetter #zerowasteomaha #eco #zerowastestore (at Omaha, Nebraska)

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Step 1: #plantatree 🌲 yes it looks like a dead tree but I swear to you it’s not! I’m super excited about this tree. It’s a prairie gold aspen, an aspen that thrives in Nebraska weather! Is this the opposite of paved paradise? I turned pavement into paradise! #ExistGreen #omaha #zerowasteomaha #tree🌳 (at Exist Green)

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When life gives you plastic, make your own glass bulk bins. #bulk #zerowaste #plasticfree #existgreen (at Exist Green)

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#grateful For: the sun, the soil, the water, and the seeds #growyourownfood #eco #plantsmatter #thisisnebraska #midwestgarden #julyharvest #seasonalproduce (at Omaha, Nebraska)

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Nothing like a little rainbow chard to brighten your day!! Now I just need to figure out what to do with all this!! #growyourown #thisisnebraska #rainbow #rainbowchard #plantsofinstagram (at Omaha, Nebraska)

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Hi everyone! Just letting you know I'm finally active over at Snapchat! You can follow me at existgreen (all one word over there!) I'll be sharing my progress on the #zerowastestore opening in Omaha over the next couple of months! I've been so busy with all the renovations and budgeting I haven't had much time to keep everyone updated but trying to get better :). #zerowaste #zerowasteomaha #existgreen #thisisomaha #ecofriendly

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Can a tulip hold the mysteries of the universe? I'm in love with these tulips I planted last fall. So fun to see them pop up exactly as I had envisioned. I am in love with the seasons of Nebraska! #midwestpride #thisisnebraska #midtownomaha #dundeeomaha #tulips #tulipfestival #springtime #springflowers #mayflowers #naturephotography (at Dundee-Memorial Park, Omaha, Nebraska)

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For those of you in #Omaha wondering why we don't have our own #zerowaste store, you won't have to wait much longer! Sign up using the link in my profile (Omaha.existgreen.com) to get the scoop on when and where. I promise I won't spam - I'm a #digitalminimalist as well! ✌🏽🌎🌿 #zerowasteomaha #eco #plasticfree #earthmonth2017 #earthdayomaha #thisisomaha #omahane #dundeeomaha #midtownomaha #thisisnebraska #midwestpride (at Omaha, Nebraska)

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So grateful for all the friends and family that stopped out to see me at #earthdayomaha this year. Thanks to @lonelysbuxlover for snapping the pic! If you aren't following her you should! She's lives and breathes #zerowaste #zerowasteomaha (at Elmwood Park)

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Craving #tea to get you through this cloudy weekend? I've recently added @theteasmith to our #zerowasteomaha map (ZeroWasteOmaha.com) This is only a fraction of the teas available to buy in bulk and put in your own container (they have so many options!). Custom blends and #organic loose leaf teas are available at this beautiful establishment. ⠀ ⠀ Makes me want to increase my tea intake!⠀ ⠀ #teastagram #teahouse #bulkteas #omahaphotographer #ecoteas #looseleafteas #zerowastetea #zerowaste #zerowastelifestyle #wastenothing (at The Tea Smith)

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The Old Market Passageway in downtown Omaha is such a hidden gem. Even when the cold winter winds are howling outside, you can get a touch of greenery while feeling like you are in a Mediterranean town. ⠀ ⠀ By the way - have you checked out the #ZeroWasteOmaha map yet (ZeroWasteOmaha.com)? ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #omaha #omahaweekend #omahaphotographer #omahane #omahabound #greeneryeverywhere #plantsofinstagram #alleyways (at Old Market)

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Have I told you about my love for @sustyclothing yet? They earned a spot on my #ecoconscious brand database (existgreen.com/brands) because: ⠀ ⠀ 1) they create new screen-printed shirts in Brooklyn (and #Iowa !) using gently used #thriftstorefinds,⠀ 2) they use #ecofriendly dyes to screen-print their hand-drawn designs⠀ 3) tags printed on plantable #seedpaper⠀ 4) the sayings are just awesome! I'm on the lookout for a #RecycleYourShit shirt when one in my size becomes available.⠀ 5) 20% of the proceeds go to a charity of your choice!⠀ ⠀ Support this innovative and creative brand instead of buying another boring #fastfashion T-shirt. ⠀ ⠀ Pic: @sustyclothing ⠀ ⠀ #lookgooddogood #upcycledfashion #ecofashion #sustainablefashion #consciousconsumer #ecofriendlydyes

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Have you seen the new #ZeroWasteOmaha map (can be accessed via ZeroWasteOmaha.com). ⠀ ⠀ A few of us in the community (including @lonelysbuxlover) came up with the idea to compile a list of this sort for #omaha. Then, by a stroke of luck I came across @consciousbychloe 's #zerowaste PDX map. She generously let me copy her idea for Omaha and alas, our map was created. ⠀ ⠀ The map includes multiple layers which can be toggled for a simpler view. In addition to locations where you can buy essentials package-free, the map also includes repair/servicing spots, coffee shops that offer a discount if you #ditchthepapercup and #bringyourownmug, and thrift stores to find #newtoyou items. ⠀ ⠀ Take a look and let me know any feedback. It will continue to grow and evolve over time. I may also add a page to my site similar to the brand database that lists out the establishments in a sort-able fashion. If people want it, I will try to work on that!⠀ ⠀ - Leigh ⠀ ⠀ #byob #zerowasteshopping #bulkbins #ecofriendly #greenomaha #wastenothing #bethechangeyouwishtosee #bethechange (at Omaha, Nebraska)