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Everything You Need to Know about Toothpaste Tablets
From zero waste deodorant to reusable makeup remover pads, your medicine cabinet has hopefully seen a sustainable makeover recently. But what about that traditional plastic tube of toothpaste? It may be one of the last to arrive, but this essential hygiene product also has an eco-friendly swap that can be added to your product line-up.
Tips for Waste Reduction Week in Canada
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Waste Reduction Week in Canada. The campaign runs from October 18 to 24th, and is used to promote responsible consumption and better waste solutions. The official event only runs for one week, but Canadians are encouraged to their household waste and take sustainable action year-round!
8 Fall Activities for Sustainable People
Crunchy leaves, chunky sweaters, and pumpkin flavored things – is there anything better than fall? There’s something about the season that reminds us that change is beautiful. If you are looking for ways to keep the fall festivities more environmentally-friendly, then this post is for you.
10 Ways to Welcome in the New Year Sustainably
Are you planning on having a New Year celebration? If so, this post is for you! I’m sharing ten easy ways that you can implement sustainability into your merrymaking whether it be a big gathering or small. Start the year with the right intentions by including one or more of these ideas into your planning.
Beauty Brands with a Sustainable Commitment in Canada
I put together a list of 24 sustainable beauty and wellness brands from right here in Canada that I like and I think you will enjoy as well. I'm sharing a little about each company and the initiatives they are taking to be eco and animal-friendly.
15 Plants to Grow in Canada to Help the Honey Bees & Other Pollinators Thrive
A third of the bees' time is spent searching for flowers that contain pollen to bring back to the hive. Every single honey bee contributes, and by pollinating so many different plants, they also help our environment and plants prosper. So how can we aid the honey bees in getting what they need so that their numbers continue to grow? Continue reading to learn more.
All You Need to Know about the Switch Program in Prince Edward Island
If you live in PEI, you are a lucky duck because you have a few options regarding making your home more energy-efficient and sustainable. On Wednesday night I went to an info session for the Switch Program and I learned a few extra things from the discussion generated during the Q&As session and I want to share my knowledge with you.
10 Eco Gifts for Environmentally Conscious Women
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
What is the Difference Between Zero-Waste and Sustainable Lifestyle?
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.
20 Important Zero Waste Quotes to Live by + 20 Free Instagram Graphics
…some cute graphics that you can download right now for free. The goal is to inspire somebody with them. The images are sized for Instagram but I guess you could share them on Facebook as well, although they are not perfectly sized for it.