And just like that it’s August. With Plastic Free July behind us, it’s time to refocus on our regular monthly goals in the Year of monthly waste reduction goals challenge. This month’s goal is to eliminate cotton balls, pads and swabs.
Plastic Free July Wrap-Up – 10 things I learned
To take the next step in my waste reduction journey, this year I decided to participate in the Plastic Free July Challenge. It was an eye-opening exercise – definitely a lot more difficult than I anticipated.
In this wrap-up post, I reflect on my observations and learnings from the month.
Lawn watering tips – The great grass debate!
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!
Easy 20-minute home pedicure + DIY foot scrub
A salon pedicure is a little luxury that many of us indulge in. But have you considered the environmental impact of a visit to the nail salon? Read on to find out why I switched to home pedicures. Plus, a 20-minute home pedicure routine and DIY foot scrub recipe to let you enjoy some convenient and low-cost pampering.
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.
No more sandwich bags and plastic wrap
It’s day one of our Plastic Free July Challenge. If you haven’t yet made the decision to join in, maybe this month’s goal in the Year of monthly waste reduction goals will be the idea to get you started. Our July goal is no more sandwich bags and plastic wrap.