your guide to sustainable living
Welcome to Scout Eats Hey all! My name is Ashley and I am the founder of Scout Eats. This site is dedicated to providing others with ways to live more sustainably, specifically through plant-based recipes and zero waste lifestyle tips! Where Did the Name ‘Scout’ … read more
As the movement for lessening our plastic consumption increases, so do the plastic alternatives! Perhaps one of the first types of plastic people should try to minimize their use of, is plastic film. Plastic film (like saran wrap) is generally not accepted at recycling facilities … read more
Okay, people. These chickpea cookies are seriously to die for. I have literally eaten like 6 of these in one sitting (oops). These cookies are soft, moist, packed with protein, and naturally gluten-free and vegan! The main ingredient in these babies are chickpeas, so there … read more
One of the most wasteful parts about traveling is all of the single-use items that get thrown out on planes. From food packaged in plastic wrap to the mini plastic toothbrushes and toothpastes they hand to each passenger, waste it constantly being generated. Don’t get … read more
While traveling around New Zealand and Australia, I had to make a lot of meals while going from one place to the next. I didn’t want to carry around a bunch of things with me while traveling so I tried to make meals that required … read more
Does anyone else find it overwhelming when trying to lead a lower waste lifestyle? I know I do! It can be hard to know where to start, especially since everything we own seems to be made with plastic, or at least wrapped in it. But … read more
When transitioning to a low waste lifestyle, I wanted to convert all of my bathroom items to plastic-free alternatives. I was unsure of what the alternative to a plastic razor would be until I happened to come across the idea of a safety razor. I … read more
During my time as a zero waste program coordinator, I saw a huge rise in the use of bioplastics. University caterers, cafes, and restaurants were all switching over to this plastic alternative. Meeting the global demand for a decrease in plastic, while still catering to … read more
Okay, people. If you are looking to make a meal that is seriously going to impress a dinner crowd, then this is the one for you. My mom used to make this saffron risotto allll the time. It was the food that I always asked … read more
When looking to reduce waste and make various zero waste swaps, I have found that some things are easier to swap out than others. For example, you can now find bamboo or metal straws all over the marketplace, making it a fairly convenient and simple … read more
Hey everyone! I have been thinking a lot about what would be the most helpful tip when trying to lead a more zero waste lifestyle and I realized that one of the main ways we can all try to reduce waste is at the grocery … read more
Chocolate chip banana bread is probably one of my favorite foods ever.. It’s even more fun to make. The great thing about banana bread is that it can be eaten as a sweet breakfast treat or a dessert post-dinner…. or any time of day really. … read more
It is estimated that in the US alone, there are more than 1 billion plastic toothbrushes thrown out into the landfill each year, many of which end up in our oceans, killing vital marine life. Since plastic toothbrushes can’t generally be recycled, there’s not much else … read more