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June 18, 2026June 8, 2026Reduce Reuse Recycle by Michelle

Throwback Thursday – Don’t be fooled by compostable plastics

Compostable plastics are popping up on store shelves everywhere. But are they really an environmentally friendly solution, or just another case of greenwashing?

Today’s Throwback Thursday post from 2024 digs for the truth about compostable plastics. What I learned might surprise you.

Digging for the truth about compostable plastic

Garden compost heap - What you need to know about compostable plastics

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Michelle

Hi there! I’m Michelle and I live in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. I am married with two young adult daughters. I’m a big fan of reducing waste, using less plastic, decluttering and simplifying life as much as possible.

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February 24, 2026May 2, 2026Reduce Reuse Recycle

Water shortage a wakeup call for all of us

Water is essential to life. Yet, here locally, this precious resource has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons as our region faces a water shortage. It’s a sobering reminder of the need to be mindful of how we consume the Earth’s resources.

January 9, 2026January 9, 2026Reduce Reuse Recycle

Is plastic free living an impossible dream?

Have we made any real progress in the war on single-use plastic? Is plastic free living just an impossible dream? Let’s look at where things stand and what’s next in terms of addressing the global plastic problem.