Environmental Activist and Blogger

Veronica is a passionate zero waste and plastic-free living advocate providing free, and useful information for living a wellness lifestyle for the health of all living organisms and the environment. Including frugal tips and advice pertaining to nearly all aspects of daily life in the modern world. In an effort to reuse, recycle, and repurpose existing materials; reducing our carbon footprint and environmental impact; reducing our dependence on new resources, plastic, toxic chemicals, petroleum products, animal products, GMOs, herbicides, pesticides, and artificial ingredients to create a circular economy and allow the planet time to renew its resources. She helps others live more meaningful, sustainable lives. She has been sharing ideas, advice, and strategies on her blog The Repurposing Life since 2010 (on Facebook). Originally born to American parents overseas and raised abroad, Veronica now lives with her husband and boy/girl twins in San Francisco, California, U.S.A.

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Parenting, Travel, Wellness

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Essential Oils, Parenting, Self Care, Skin Care, Travel

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