Author: Michelle

Hi there! I’m Michelle and I live in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. I am married with two young adult daughters. I’m a big fan of reducing waste, using less plastic, decluttering and simplifying life as much as possible.
Climate Change

Welcome to the Climate Change Collective

How concerned are you about climate change? A 2024 study reports seven out of ten people said climate change is affecting their big life decisions. It’s encouraging to see the level of concern has increased in recent years, but what will it take to get the deniers on board?

Welcome to the first post from the Climate Change Collective—a group of bloggers joining forces to keep this important issue top of mind for everyone.

Beauty & style

Easy low-cost and low-waste skin care routine

Skin care is big business, with the global skin care market estimated at close to $200 Billion USD in 2025. The beauty industry also generates billions of pieces of plastic packaging every year—most of it non-recyclable. If you want to develop a low-waste skin care routine that will be kind to the planet and save you hundreds of dollars a year, you’re in the right place!

Decluttering Tips

Decluttering regret and “what if I need it” syndrome

One of the biggest barriers to decluttering for many people is something I call what-if-I-need-it syndrome. Many people worry that they’ll get rid of something and later wish they hadn’t, so they hang on to things “just in case.”

This month’s decluttering update addresses decluttering regret and why you shouldn’t let this fear hold you back.

Food & drink

Happiness is … candy with no plastic wrapping

Do you love candy? I do. I love all kinds of candy! Chocolate is one of my favourite simple pleasures. That’s why I find it so frustrating that most candy comes in non-recyclable plastic packaging. Today’s post has 8 candy options with no plastic wrapping to satisfy your sweet tooth while caring for the planet.

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