Climate action and other environmental issues are hot topics these days, thanks in part to the attention drawn to them by teenage activist Greta Thunberg over the last few years. As with any hot topic, many companies jump on board and make claims related to sustainability. But are these claims true? Or is it just greenwashing?
7 easy tips for a greener home office
Who would have thought even ten years ago that so many of us would be working from home—either on a full-time or hybrid basis? How sustainable is your home office space? Read on for 7 tips for a greener home office.
Eco-Friendly Blog Takeover – Week Two
Welcome to the second edition of my Eco-Friendly Blog Takeover. If you missed Week One, it featured submissions from three bloggers who shared their thoughts and tips on waste reduction and eco-friendly living.
This week, four more great writers share their tips. Please take some time to explore their work to see what they’ve got to offer.
Eco-Friendly Blog Takeover – Week One
Welcome to the first edition of my Blog Takeover. In this new feature, I turn my blog over to other bloggers and writers to share their thoughts and tips on waste reduction and eco-friendly living.
Today’s post features submissions from three great bloggers. I encourage you to visit their blogs to see what they’ve got to offer. I hope you enjoy their work as much as I do.
Ditch your plastic soap bottles – for good!
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.
Easy 4-ingredient DIY toilet cleaner…that works!
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.
More zero-waste hair removal options
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.
5 great reasons to swap plastic bottles for bars
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.
Fascinating facts about honeybees
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.
Save money with smart back-to-school shopping
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.