Are you a summer camper or prefer the fall? Either way, it is important to arrive onsite equipt with the necessities to make the best of your time in the wilderness. If you value the experiences and surroundings of camping, you likely know the importance of maintaining it. It is so important to follow the popular motto “Leave it as good or better than you found it”

Purchasing a gift as or for a sustainable person should be more normalized in the same way we finally start to realize the impact our purchasing habits have on our planet. There is no need to spend time, money, and energy picking out the perfect gift that might fall short of the person’s values or true needs. That being said, here are a few zero-waste and environmentally friendly gift ideas for women in your life

While they do have a lot in common, and the zero waste lifestyle IS a sustainable way to live — it is by no means the only way to be sustainable. All zero waste activities are sustainable, but not all sustainable behaviour is zero waste. Still not super clear on the difference? Check out this post to learn more.

I hope that my research can be of your benefit if you are on the hunt for some great sustainable furniture companies. This list will cover my favourite finds from across the country and share a bit about each of the company or designers sustainability efforts. I’ve included a vast array of price ranges, styles, and materials to help you find a great match for your needs.

An article that answers the list of questions my husband and I put together while determining whether or not solar panels were the right choice for us and our home. I asked my friend and neighbour Neil about his experience with solar panels and he seems to be really happy with his decision. I also asked Chris Landy about their solar panels, which were added in February this year

Have you ever made a purchase based solely on the appearance of the product? Are simple packaging or marketing words such as 'environmentally friendly' enough to make you choose one product over another? It is possible that you are falling prey to greenwashing. Everywhere and everywhere we go, this is an ever-present issue.

Do you know the meaning behind the symbols on the products you buy and use every day? Did you know that the symbols on plastic don't necessarily mean that you can recycle the plastic? The “recycling symbols” can give us guidance on what type of plastics we are dealing with, but we need to check with our local recycling systems to see if they can actually be added to our recycling bin. I strongly recommend getting familiar with the local rules around recycling.

Through my love of thrifting, I have often found myself coming across repeat household items. I am not sure if there is just an influx of these items in circulation, or for some reason individuals are replacing these items and donating them on regular; regardless, it’s nice to have a solid list of items I know I am sure to find on my thrifting ventures should I ever need to replace or invest in a new home item.

I love thrifting so much. It’s the coolest thing on earth if you ask me. There’s something so special about finding that perfect clothing piece that is worn just right, or that piece of furniture that gives a lived-in look to your space. A satisfaction you can't get from picking something off a rack at a store that has 10 or 15 duplicates on display.

When you implement a budget, even when you have money in your accounts, you need to acknowledge that each and every dollar has a job to do or purpose to accomplish. If you need something new, you need to factor in more money. A budget will also give you insights into what you are spending your money.