Reducing waste and living more sustainable starts with one easy swap at a time. This month’s goal in the Year of monthly waste reduction goals challenge is getting rid of single use beverage containers. It’s an easy change that will make a big difference.
The search for natural makeup with less packaging
When I was young, I remember my mother and grandmother using refillable compacts for their face powder. I thought it was so glamorous. Over the years, as our society fell in love with throwaway, these refillable compacts gave way to disposable plastic compacts. In my quest to reduce waste, I found a Canadian gem!
January goal – no more disposable shopping bags
January’s waste reduction goal is to eliminate disposable shopping bags. This simple change can reduce a lot of waste. Think about it. If you make two trips to the store each week and use an average of five disposable bags on each visit, that’s over 500 bags a year.
1 year, 1 household, 3600 items
Like many people, I have been reflecting over the last few days on the year that is ending and what I want to accomplish next year.
I did a quick inventory of the changes that I made this year and how much waste I’ve reduced. I was shocked when it added up to over 3,600 items.
Easy window cleaning – with no chemicals!
Getting glass clean without leaving streaks is a challenge. Can you really get streak-free windows without using chemical cleaners? I was skeptical until proven otherwise.
Helpful tips for chemical-free cleaning
Some people love cleaning, claiming it has some sort of therapeutic effect. I am not one of those people. In fact, to say I don’t enjoy cleaning is definitely an understatement. However, since it’s a necessary evil, I’d rather not make the chore worse by exposing myself to toxic chemicals. Read on for helpful tips for chemical-free cleaning
Progress not perfection
I recently had an a-ha moment that I want to share with you. Zero-waste is not a realistic goal for me. Like many of you, I am a busy mom with a full-time job and interests that don’t involve scrutinizing what’s on my curb on garbage day. Is zero-waste realistic? Why am I writing […]
Easy swaps for litterless lunches
Back-to-school is almost here, meaning it’s time to start thinking about packing lunches. I don’t know about you, but that’s a chore I always hated. In today’s post, I’ve got some tips for zero-waste lunches. Pioneer day When my daughters were in elementary school, they learned about pioneers. Pioneer day was a fun activity where […]
Welcome to Boomer Eco Crusader
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.