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.
15 reasons to love your local library
When was the last time you visited your local library? If it has been a while, it might be time to take another look. Libraries play an important role in our communities and we need them. Read on for 15 reasons to love your local library—and many of them have nothing to do with books.
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.
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.