5 Ways to Use

A resourceful home and kitchen blog exploring five low-waste ways to use everyday ingredients-through recipes, remedies, and clean living rituals .

recent posts

Category: Zero Waste

  • 5 Ways to Meal Prep for the Week (Sunday Roast Special)

    5 Ways to Meal Prep for the Week (Sunday Roast Special)

    Learn 5 simple and sustainable ways to meal prep for the week with one Sunday roast. Transform a single roasted chicken and vegetables into multiple nourishing meals to save time, reduce waste, and eat well all week.

  • 5 Ways to Cut Kitchen Expenses

    5 Ways to Cut Kitchen Expenses

    Cut kitchen costs without sacrificing comfort. These 5 frugal, zero-waste tips—from vinegar cleaning spray to recycled jars and DIY rags—will help you save money, reduce waste, and simplify your space. Perfect for mindful homemakers, minimalist parents, and sustainable cooks.

  • 5 Frugal Ways to Use Pumpkin

    5 Frugal Ways to Use Pumpkin

    5 Frugal Ways to Serve Pumpkin (Zero-Waste, Nourishing, and Delicious)

  • 5 Ways To Go Zero Waste While Traveling Abroad

    5 Ways To Go Zero Waste While Traveling Abroad

    Traveling often comes with convenience packaging, plastic bottles, and single-use everything. But it doesn’t have to. With a few small habits and the right gear, you can drastically cut your waste—without sacrificing comfort. Whether you’re backpacking, slow traveling with a toddler, or working remotely in a new country, these tips make sustainable travel easier than…

  • 5 Creative Ways to Use Leftover Oatmeal (Don’t Throw It Out!)

    5 Creative Ways to Use Leftover Oatmeal (Don’t Throw It Out!)

    Let’s be honest: we’ve all made a little too much oatmeal before. Whether it’s steel-cut, rolled, or a creamy stovetop blend, cold leftover oatmeal often ends up in the back of the fridge… and then, let’s face it, the compost or trash. But that doesn’t have to be the case! With a little creativity, leftover…