Living a greener, more sustainable life doesn’t have to be difficult, and it doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. You can start today by making simple swaps of everyday items. The kitchen is a great place to start. Here are 21 simple eco-friendly kitchen swaps you can make to live a greener life.
Buy Nothing Challenge for Lent
Lent starts on Wednesday. Every year since I was a child, I’ve heard the question “What are you giving up for Lent?”. This year, instead of giving up the standard temptations like potato chips, candy or alcohol, I’ve decided to do something different. I’m going to try a Buy Nothing Challenge.
In 2020, I set a goal to buy no new clothing for the year. Since then, I’ve been thinking about expanding that to a Buy Nothing Challenge. Lent feels like a good opportunity to give it a try.
14 eco-friendly Valentine’s gifts to fit your budget
It’s February. That means Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. It can be hard to find the perfect gift for that special someone, especially if you’re looking for low waste or sustainable choices. Today, I’ve got 14 ideas for eco-friendly Valentine’s gifts to fit any budget.
Simple and easy tips to ‘go green’ in your everyday life (Collab post)
Today, I’m teamed up with Jan over at Jan On The Blog to bring you 12 easy ways to go green in your everyday life.
10 reasons to switch your subscriptions to digital
After years of receiving printed newspapers, we made the bold move and switched to a digital subscription. If you’re still getting printed newspapers or magazines, read on for 10 reasons you need to switch to digital.
21 quotes on the environment to inspire you in 2021
When it comes to sustainability and environmental issues, there are many inspiring leaders and activists we can learn from. Today, I hand my blog over to the wisdom of these thought leaders by sharing 21 quotes on the environment.
In today’s post, I thought I’d try something different and share 21 quotes on the environment from these thought leaders.
Farewell 2020 – A look back on the year that wasn’t
Welcome to 2021. Happy New Year! 2020 was definitely a bizarre and challenging year that many of us will be happy to see the back of. Before we jump headlong into 2021, let’s say “farewell 2020” with a look back on the year that was – or maybe the year that wasn’t is a better way of looking at it.
Count down with a low-waste advent calendar
December starts next week and the countdown to Christmas will shift into high gear. Just 30 sleeps until Christmas Day. In today’s post, I will discuss one of my favourite traditions – the advent calendar. We’ll start with a look at the history of using an advent calendar to count down to Christmas. Then, I’ve got some low-waste advent calendar ideas for you.
How to green your cleaning routines
It’s time to dish the dirt on cleaning. Let’s face it, it’s a necessary evil that no-one really enjoys. The November goal in our Year of monthly waste reduction goals is to reduce waste in our cleaning products. Today’s post will focus on how you can green your cleaning routines and adopt sustainable methods that will reduce waste, protect your family’s health, and save you time and money.
Eco-Friendly Blog Takeover – Week Three
Welcome to week three of the Eco-Friendly Living Blog Takeover. If you missed last week’s post, it featured four writers who shared their thoughts and tips on waste reduction and eco-friendly living.
This week, I’ve got four more great writers sharing their ideas on how a sustainable lifestyle can save money, conserve water, and even keep cats out of your garden. I’ve also got a special treat – a poem written for us by my friend Pat Keachie.