Live Green | Declutter | Simplify Life
As a follow up to my post yesterday about rethinking normal, I wanted to share this beautiful poem written by my dear friend Pat Bell Keachie. I think it sums up very nicely what is currently happening in our world and the opportunity we have to reinvent it.
Enjoy!
The May goal in our Year of monthly waste reduction goals is to eliminate disposable plastic cutlery. Unlike other single-use plastic, most municipal recycling programs don’t accept plastic cutlery, meaning it goes straight from your plate to the landfill. But, there are alternatives!
In honour of Earth Day’s 50th birthday, today I am sharing pictures of five of my favourite places on Earth. I chose these places because of their breathtaking natural beauty. Enjoy.
Tomorrow is Earth Day and it’s a milestone – Happy 50th Birthday Earth Day!
Our current social distancing requirements mean many of the usual events are going virtual. With that in mind, I put together this list of 15 ways you can celebrate Earth Day 2020 – from the comfort of your home.
The April goal in our Year of monthly waste reduction goals is to eliminate plastic shampoo and conditioner bottles. Not only is this simple change good for the environment, but will save you a lot of money.
It’s hard to believe it has been almost three years since my employer instructed us all to prepare for a “one-day” work-from-home test. That one day turned into over two years and remote work is now a permanent arrangement for many of us. It’s always good to revisit our habits to make sure we’re working as productively as possible. Read on for my best tips to make working from home work for you.
When I first set out on my journey to reduce waste and live a more sustainable life, I was brainwashed by the “all plastic is evil” message I heard from pretty much every zero-waste blogger and expert I found. Everything I read told me to shun items packaged in plastic in favour of the superior option—glass. But, is glass always a better choice than plastic?
March’s goal in our 2020 waste reduction challenge is to eliminate laundry supplies in plastic jugs. For me, transitioning to a zero-waste laundry routine has been one of the easiest changes I have made.
Reducing waste and living more sustainable starts with one easy swap at a time. This month’s goal in the Year of monthly waste reduction goals challenge is getting rid of single use beverage containers. It’s an easy change that will make a big difference.
When I was young, I remember my mother and grandmother using refillable compacts for their face powder. I thought it was so glamorous. Over the years, as our society fell in love with throwaway, these refillable compacts gave way to disposable plastic compacts. In my quest to reduce waste, I found a Canadian gem!
