FUN WAYS TO USE LILACS
Lilacs are a spring blooming favourite sure to make any passerby take a deep breath when they catch the scent of these purple budding beauties. Actually, lilacs can come in pink and white varieties too and even variegated purple and…
GROWING A LOVE FOR DANDELIONS
Dandelions have always received a bad reputation from lawn perfectionists looking to eradicate said “weeds” from their yard. Dandelions, although great at propagating and seed spreading, are actually not weeds nor are they an invasive species. Dandelions are considered...
HOW TO GROW SPROUTS
Vegetable and seed sprouts are a delicious, nutritional, and plastic free fresh food that can be grown indoors year round. In the grocery store you may find alfalfa sprouts in the produce section packed into a small plastic container. When…
25 WAYS TO HELP THE EARTH DURING EARTH MONTH
Earth month is the month of April, bringing awareness to environmental issues and how we can be better to the planet, for more than just one day a year. It gives us the chance to start fresh, and with these…
WHY YOU SHOULD STOP BUYING PAPER TOWEL
Most paper products are made from wood fibre, created by breaking down wood or recycled paper products into pulp to create new ones. It should not be a shock to hear paper towels are also created in this way, and…
VALENTINE’S FOR BACKYARD WILDLIFE
This fun vegan suet seed heart DIY project is a great way to spread Valentine's love to the wildlife in your backyard. In my yard, as the temperature drops to -30 this week, these wildlife Valentine's are being loved by…
A GUIDE TO A ZERO WASTE VALENTINE’S DAY
Although a great day to celebrate love in the world, Valentine’s Day along with other holiday’s have been known to generate so much waste! This day alone sells 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, all to be thrown away on…
GREEN GOALS FOR 2021
More than any other time, the beginning of the year feels like a good chance to start fresh, plan new ideas, dream big, and make new goals for the year ahead. Through the past year, Covid forced many eco-minded folx…
DIY LOW WASTE CHRISTMAS CRACKERS
Christmas crackers are a fun holiday tradition that even dates back more than 150 years. Sprouting from the idea of a bon-bon and the crackling of a fire, combining into a fun, fancy, and collaborative dinner table activity during Christmas.…
SUSTAINABLE GIFT WRAP
As the Christmas season approaches, it is important to keep a “green” Christmas in mind, despite dreaming of a white, fluffy-snow filled time. Around the holidays, collectively our waste typically increases by 25-30%. From extra packaged foods, to extra trips…
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