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Asquith Adores Blogger Awards Nominee<BR> - <BR> The Wasted Blog (Ethical and Sustainable)

Asquith Adores Blogger Awards Nominee
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The Wasted Blog (Ethical and Sustainable)

Meet Florine the blogger behind the blog The Wasted Blog and nominee in the ethical and sustainable category of the Asquith Adores Blogger Awards. We asked Florine 5 questions to help you get to know her a little better.

What was the inspiration behind starting your blog?

I have always loved reading lifestyle blogs. Growing up in a very small town in Germany, it was my way to connect with people who had shared interest. At the time I started blogging, I was incredibly interested in the Zero Waste movement and started documenting my efforts to live a Zero Waste lifestyle on my blog. I love the community that has come from that, the conversations and different points of view and how helpful and supportive everyone is.

 

How long have you been consciously living a more sustainable life, and what prompted you to make changes to the way you were living before?

I grew up in a very health conscious home, where healthy and organic food was priority. But when I moved out to start university 5 years ago, I had to make my own purchasing decisions and – inspired by the likes of Lauren Singer and Bea Johnson, I also started thinking about the waste I was producing and the impact I had on the environment.  Ever since then, I have been gradually trying to implement more and more sustainable habits with an eco-friendly agenda.

 

What are your top tips for someone wanting to live more ethically and sustainably?

One habit at a time. I started in the kitchen, experimenting with plant-based recipes and shopping at the farmers market once a week where I bring my own bags. Composting also reduced my waste output dramatically, so I can definitely recommend it if you have the option.   For someone else a possible start might be bringing their own reusable water bottle, asking for a glass instead of a plastic cup or biking instead of taking the car. I always go by the notion that we vote with our money, so keeping that in mind might also be a start.

 

Tell us one thing that our blog readers may not know about you… 

I am a massive foodie and quite a decent cook (if I may say so myself) but I cannot bake to save my life!

 

And finally, is there anything you would like to share with our readers?

I think it is important to know that our mistakes don’t define the journey we’re on. I have failed on numerous occasions and have learned that it truly takes time to implement habits that last. I take it one step at a time and try to not be too upset with myself when I “mess up”. This year, I have started giving myself one-month challenges in order to create a habit of a certain goal and I have been loving it so far!

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We think Florine would look gorgeous in our bamboo yoga clothes including our super soft bamboo jumpsuit, perfect for yoga, Pilates or simply wearing every day.

Find out more about Florine and her blog here

VOTE FOR FLORINE HERE

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