Have your always wanted to make your own homemade soap, but have been afraid to try? Here are some basic steps, an example recipe to follow, as well as all the resources you need to make your own!
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How to darn socks
Darning is as old as clothes itself. When you’ve spent weeks and months carding, spinning, weaving, sewing, it makes sense that you wouldn’t throw a garment away at the first tear. Mending and darning always gain popularity during lean times, such as WW2 and the great depression. But who is to say that we can’t […]
Free Permaculture Primer – starter review
What is permaculture? How does it relate to ecofrugal? And can you learn about it for free? (YES)
Palm oil revolution
Or how Norwegian consumers realized they have power. A lot of power. And you do to.
Zero-waste on a budget
In a world of endless consumerism and convenience, it can be more than a little daunting to imagine a life creating little to no waste. The zero-waste movement has come more to the surface of people’s awareness in the last couple of years, with front runners like Zero-Waste Chef leading the way through compassion and […]
What does ecofrugal even mean?
Hi there! Welcome to our brand new and sparkly Ecofrugals website! If you just got here, it might be because Angela or myself (Kristine) tweeted, IG posted or otherwise mentioned our exciting new joint effort. But what exactly does ecofrugal mean, and what do we want this site to do?