In Canada, the third week of October is designated as Waste Reduction Week. Read on for a roundup of some of my top tips to help you reduce waste.
Throwback Thursday – It’s time to rethink take-make-waste
As we celebrate Circular Economy Month in Canada, today’s Throwback Thursday post from 2024 discusses the need for a collective mindset shift on the part of individuals, corporations and governments.
6 ways to turn your junk into treasure
There’s an old saying that one man’s junk is another man’s treasure. The more time I spend decluttering, the more I see the truth in that saying. But decluttering doesn’t mean filling the landfill. Read on for six ways you can turn your junk into treasure for someone else.
Searching for inspiration for Plastic Free July 2026
July is almost here. When I sat down to think about what to write for my Plastic Free July 2026 post, I admit to a bit of writer’s block. This led me to wonder if the plastic-free movement still matters in 2026.
Throwback Thursday – Don’t be fooled by compostable plastics
Are compostable plastics really an environmentally friendly solution, or just another case of greenwashing? Find out in today’s Throwback Thursday post.
Water shortage a wakeup call for all of us
Water is essential to life. Yet, here locally, this precious resource has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons as our region faces a water shortage. It’s a sobering reminder of the need to be mindful of how we consume the Earth’s resources.
Is plastic free living an impossible dream?
Have we made any real progress in the war on single-use plastic? Is plastic free living just an impossible dream? Let’s look at where things stand and what’s next in terms of addressing the global plastic problem.
2026 changes to Ontario recycling programs
Starting on January 1, 2026, Ontario recycling programs are changing. Read on to find out what’s changing and when the changes are happening.
Throwback Thursday – Simple tips to reduce household waste
Today’s Throwback Thursday post from 2023 has 11 simple ways you can reduce household waste.
Take things one step further for Plastic Free July 2025
Plastic Free July 2025 is just around the corner. As I thought about participating in Plastic Free July for the 6th time, I considered ways to take our efforts one step further this year. This is especially important in 2025 because of the blatant disregard for the environment shown by governments in recent months.