UPCYCLING – FOR YOUR GARDEN
To reduce the rate in which we generate waste, reusing materials has a huge role to play. Reusing, which includes upcycling of materials, comes third in the 5R’s strategy, right after reduce and before recycle! The world of reusing might…
FOOD WASTE & HOW TO LOWER IT
Holidays are among the highest times of year for food waste, and food waste is one of the main sources of greenhouse gases caused from food being tossed in the trash and taking up space in the landfill. In a…
EASTER EGG DYING WITH NATURAL DYES
Eggs are one of the easiest items to colour with natural dyes using small dye batches made in a kitchen… no special equipment needed! And what better time to dye eggs than Easter!
CUT TRASH & MAKE BEESWAX WRAPS
Earth Day is meant to bring awareness to environmental issues and inspire ways in which we can all make better choices for the Earth. During the month of April, people all over the globe participate in small actions to better…
WHY THE ZERO WASTE MOVEMENT IS IMPORTANT
The zero waste movement is a global initiative aiming to eliminate garbage output and address the flawed system of which we produce, consume, and dispose of our items. It is a movement that can not be done alone, requires a…
NATURALLY DYED GREEN COOKIE ICING
St. Patrick’s day has always been one of my favourite days to enjoy, from the memories as a child creating leprechaun traps, to making green-themed baking, to enjoying a relaxed green beer as an adult. Let’s be honest, it’s also…
How to Find out How Much Waste You Generate
Starting on a zero waste journey isn’t always easy and implementing zero waste habits is not something that just happens over night. It’s a way of living that develops over a longer period of time, and requires a little bit…
ALUMINUM, GLASS, OR PLASTIC, WHICH SHOULD YOU FAVOUR?
A jar of tomato sauce, can of tomato sauce, and plastic bottle of tomato sauce all sit on a shelf at the grocery store. There may be many aspects to consider about these different products when deciding which to purchase.…
MAKING NATURAL & ZERO WASTE BODY SCRUB 3 WAYS
These three body scrubs are made from natural ingredients available in bulk for zero waste, are incredibly easy to make, and made from ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. If your skin is itchy or dry from winter,…
THE INSIDE SCOOP ON PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS
At the end of January Sobey’s phased out the use of disposable plastic grocery bags from their 255 stores across Canada. Along with Sobey’s, other regions across Canada have been trying to do the same, some experiencing more pushback from…
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