To water or not to water! It’s a subject that neighbours and families disagree on. Every summer, the great grass debate wages on. I’m not going to judge. If you’re a non-waterer, you might learn something from my journey from waterer to non-waterer. If you’re on the other side, I’ve got some lawn watering tips to help you do it wisely.
Plastic Free July Challenge – Week 4 Update
With just one week to go, the Plastic Free July Challenge has definitely been … a challenge! I’m sure you’re all getting the message from my first three updates that it has been pretty much impossible to fully eliminate single-use plastic.
With that in mind, this week I’m taking a different approach. Instead of the challenges, I’m going to focus on the wins. Each day, I’ll share the things that I am doing to reduce single-use plastic.
6 helpful green bin tips to reduce smells
Did you know that over half of household waste can be diverted from the landfill either by composting or recycling? In Is privatization of recycling a good thing?, I wrote about our local municipal recycling program and our Waste Whiz app. Today, I’m asking an important question—Why doesn’t everyone use their green bin? Plus, some tips to make green binning easier.
Plastic Free July Challenge – Week 3 Update
As I shared in last week’s update, the Plastic Free July Challenge is definitely a lot more difficult than I thought. I am learning a lot about how pervasive plastic is in our lives.
In the first 10 days, I came close a few times but I wasn’t able to get through a single day with no plastic. Will this be the week? Let’s find out.
Plastic Free July Challenge – Week 2 Update
In Plastic Free July Challenge – Week 1 Update, I shared how I wasn’t off to a great start. Eliminating single-use plastic was turning out to be a lot more difficult than I expected. I headed into week two hopeful, but not convinced, that I can do better!
Plastic Free July Challenge – Week 1 Update
We’re three days into the Plastic Free July Challenge and it’s time for my first progress update. Overall, the challenge is going pretty much as expected. It’s tough and I am learning that plastic is everywhere, even in the most unexpected places.
Are you ready for the Plastic Free July challenge?
I can’t believe it’s almost July. In addition to being the start of the second half of the year, July is designated as Plastic Free July. This year, I am planning a Plastic Free July Challenge and I will share my progress in weekly blog posts. Will you join me by finding ways to reduce single-use plastic in your life?
How the zero-waste movement turns people off
In an earlier post, I wrote about Why I reject some zero waste swaps that could be harmful to my health. Today, I’m looking at the zero-waste movement and why it sometimes turns people off. In addition, I’ll provide some tips on how to encourage others to adopt a greener lifestyle.
1 year, 1 household, 3600 items
Like many people, I have been reflecting over the last few days on the year that is ending and what I want to accomplish next year.
I did a quick inventory of the changes that I made this year and how much waste I’ve reduced. I was shocked when it added up to over 3,600 items.