Live Green | Declutter | Simplify Life
Do you love the ocean as much as I do? June 8 is World Ocean Day – a day to raise awareness of the impact of human behaviour on the oceans. Sadly, our oceans are in crisis and it’s up to each of us to do what we can to help.
Read on for some alarming facts on the state of our oceans, and 5 simple changes you can make to help save our seas.
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.
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.
The privatization of Ontario’s recycling programs shifts responsibility for recycling programs back to the manufacturers who create the waste. As I think about this, there’s a question I’ve been asking more and more. Why aren’t all bottles and containers refundable? Let’s explore that a little further.
When I first set out on my journey to reduce waste and live a more sustainable life, I was brainwashed by the “all plastic is evil” message I heard from pretty much every zero-waste blogger and expert I found. Everything I read told me to shun items packaged in plastic in favour of the superior option—glass. But, is glass always a better choice than plastic?
You’re probably here because, like me, you’re looking for ways to live a greener, more environmentally friendly life. Whether you’re looking to reduce exposure to chemicals, eliminate waste, or just live a simpler life, I hope you’ll find something of interest.
