Live Green | Declutter | Simplify Life
September is here. We still have a few more weeks of summer, but I’ve noticed a definite chill in the air on a few mornings recently. The monthly goal for September in our 2020 Waste Reduction Challenge is to get rid of plastic bottles of hand and face soap.
Because of the pandemic, 2020 has been a difficult year for waste reduction. If you’re looking for an easy way to get started with reducing waste, you’re in luck. This month’s goal is one of the simplest changes to make.
While decluttering my basement, I found a book from 1990 on workplace etiquette. As I thumbed through it, I realized how acceptable workplace behaviour has changed through the years. Some of the passages literally made me laugh out loud. Others made me realize that, although we still have work to do, we have come a long way in terms of gender equity in the workplace.
Since increasing my efforts to reduce waste, I have been able to find safe, effective, plastic-free options for most household cleaners. Toilet bowl cleaner was the last big challenge. After a lot of research, I finally arrived at a DIY toilet bowl cleaner option that I feel comfortable with.
In You’ll love this easy DIY shave lotion, I spoke about my wish to investigate zero-waste hair removal options so that I could get rid of my plastic razor cartridges. A couple of readers gave me suggestions on more sustainable hair removal options to try if I didn’t want to use a safety razor.
What is the future of retirement? Despite the popularity of the F.I.R.E. movement, longer lifespans have made it very difficult for most people to save enough to fund a retirement that could last as long as our working lives. Yet, the mere suggestion that retirement as we’ve come to know it will no longer exist is met with a lot of resistance from people of my generation.
Swapping bottles for bars is one of the simplest changes that can significantly cut the amount of single-use plastic in your household. If you’re just getting started with reducing plastic, this simple swap is an excellent place to start. Read on for 5 great reasons to swap plastic bottles for bars, and for reviews of some of my favourite bar products.
What does the future of work mean for us? Some of the news headlines are scary. Robots taking over the world. Up to half of existing jobs disappearing. Lifetime employment a thing of the past. Gig work as the norm. It’s enough to keep you up at night!
Today’s post looks at workplace trends. Plus, 5 changes to expect and what they could mean for your future.
August 15 is World Honey Bee Day. Bees are interesting creatures, so today’s post includes some fascinating facts about honeybees. I’ve also got six ways you can celebrate bees by enjoying some honey today.
At this time of year, our thoughts turn to back-to-school shopping. This time of year is big business for retailers. If you search “back-to-school shopping list”, you will find a lot of suggestions. But is everything on that list really necessary? Today, I suggest a dozen items you probably don’t need to buy every year.
In my post Reflections on 30 years in the Group Retirement Business, I shared six tips for success at work and in life. One of those tips was Get involved. Today, I’m taking a closer look at how work-related volunteerism at work can enhance your career. I’ll also address some of the common reasons people give for not getting involved.
