Throughout Plastic Free July, my Throwback Thursday posts have featured some of my best tips for reducing single-use plastic and living a greener life. Today, I bring back a post from 2021 with a roundup of 21 bathroom swaps for Plastic Free July.
Four years of blogging – What I’m most proud of
Last week marked another milestone for me and my blog. Four years ago, I published my very first post here on Boomer Eco Crusader. What an amazing experience this blog has turned out to be! Today, I reflect on the evolution of my blog and what I’m most proud of from my four years of blogging. And of course, I’ll share my favourite posts of the past year.
The Sunday Spark – Goodbyes are never easy
In week 28 of The Sunday Spark, I share my thoughts on my daughter’s cross-country move. Also this week: paper bags made from leaves, candy bars packaged in recycled paper, resources needed for electric vehicle batteries, and week 3 of Plastic Free July.
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 you or someone else.
Throwback Thursday – Kitchen swaps for Plastic Free July
Throughout Plastic Free July, my Throwback Thursday posts will bring back some of my favourite tips for reducing single-use plastic and living a greener life. Originally published in 2021, today’s post has a roundup of kitchen swaps for Plastic Free July.
June 2023 roundup – Great reads and goals update
My June 2023 roundup and goals update has some reading suggestions you can enjoy as you soak up some sun or sit in the shade of a leafy tree.
Read on for posts on the financial implications of being a stay-at-home girlfriend, the perils of ChatGPT, embracing religious differences, the dangers of name calling, surprising benefits of depression, and a stray kitten story that will warm your heart.
The Sunday Spark – Why I’m never moving
In week 27 of The Sunday Spark, why I’m never moving, IKEA disassembly instructions, packing vinyl records, and more Plastic Free July swaps.
Throwback Thursday – Plastic free laundry day routine
Throughout Plastic Free July, my Throwback Thursday posts will bring back some of my favourite tips for reducing single-use plastic. Today’s post looks at how to eliminate single-use plastic from your laundry room.
Could active travel save the planet and make us healthier?
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. This month, the conversation continues courtesy of Tim at Midlife on Earth. Tim proposes active travel as a solution to many of the issues plaguing our planet and our health.
The Sunday Spark – Why do we feed online trolls?
Earlier this week, I noticed something on Facebook that made me wonder why social media platforms insist on enabling and feeding online trolls. I explore this further in week 26 of The Sunday Spark. Also this week: reef friendly sunscreen, eco-friendly pets, testing cosmetics on animals, and a Plastic Free July update.