It’s easy to feel discouraged by dire news headlines about climate change and the state of our planet. That’s why hearing about plastic-free innovations always gives me hope and inspiration. Today, I’m delighted to share a guest post about plastic-free innovations and trends from Lars at SWOP – Shop Without Plastic, a zero-waste online shop and blog.
Check out my favourite eco-blogs and sites
Earth Day is coming up on April 22. To celebrate, I’ve pulled together a list of eight of my favourite eco-blogs and sites. These sites have given me inspiration on my journey to sustainability. I hope you’ll enjoy them.
The Sunday Spark – Why haven’t we stamped out ageism?
With so much focus on diversity, equity and inclusion these days, why do we still tolerate ageism? I ponder this question in week 12 of The Sunday Spark, a series with weekly thoughts and highlights, nuggets of learning, and a sustainable living tip for the week.
Also this week: why eggs are so expensive, the latest binge-drinking trend, alternatives to laundry detergent in plastic jugs, and more.
The Sunday Spark – Will you choose Teflon or Velcro?
This week on The Sunday Spark: Teflon and Velcro and our outlook on life. Plus, a world with no forests, the carbon footprint of our devices, the health benefits of kiwi skin, and alternatives to fabric softener.
BYOC – It’s a growing trend
Unheard of a few years ago, BYOC is finally catching on. If you’re not familiar with the term, BYOC stands for Bring Your Own Container, meaning you fill your own containers when shopping instead of using throwaway packaging. What better way to reduce waste!
A year of monthly waste reduction goals
For many people, the new year is a time to set goals and make plans. Turning the calendar page to January 1 gives us an opportunity to reflect and think about the path we’re on. If you’ve set a goal to reduce waste and live a greener life, my 12 easy monthly waste reduction goals are a great place to start.
Buying spices in bulk – save money and reduce waste
Spices are an excellent way to add variety and flavour to your recipes. But those individual bottles, cans and packages of spices are expensive. Did you ever stop to think about what you’re paying for? Today’s post looks at the advantages of buying spices in bulk.
8 ways to reduce the environmental impact of hair care
Whether you love your hair or hate it, chances are you have a lot of hair products in your bathroom. Hair care is an area where some small changes to our habits can have a positive impact on the environment—not to mention simplifying life and saving money.
Simple tips for zero-waste laundry
Are you looking for ways to reduce waste on laundry day? Over the last few years, I have made simple swaps to eliminate all single-use plastic from my laundry room. Read on for easy tips for zero-waste laundry days.
Finding an aluminum-free deodorant that really works
There’s nothing like a cancer diagnosis to make you keenly aware of what you’re putting on and in your body. After hearing of a possible link between breast cancer and antiperspirants containing aluminum, I started to look for aluminum-free deodorant options. Today’s post is an unbiased review of several brands that I’ve found to be effective. As an added bonus, there are even a few plastic-free options.
The stinky truth – I tried several brands before I found one that worked.