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Phthalates in food

Learn how and why you should write your favourite food brands about if they test for phthalates.

Travel locally

Learn why you should consider travelling locally.

Hazardous household waste

Learn how to safely dispose of hazardous household waste.

Unclog a drain naturally

Unclog your drain naturally Many drain cleaning products contain sodium hydroxide. It’s highly corrosive and… Read More

Declutter your home

Declutter your home Getting rid of extra stuff in your home can have psychological benefits,… Read More

No microwave popcorn

Learn why you should avoid microwave popcorn and how to make easy alternatives.

Buy beeswax candles

Buy beeswax candles Conventional candles are made out of paraffin, a petroleum residue. Not only… Read More

Eco driver

Learn some tips to make your driving more environmentally friendly.

Try a shampoo bar

Learn why you should try a shampoo bar rather than using conventional shampoo.

De-ice your walkway naturally

De-ice your walkway naturally The salt that they sell at Home Depot and the like… Read More

Donate your paint

Donate your paint Did you know that Habitat for Humanity ReStores takes leftover housepaint? They… Read More

Your fave brands and their supply chain

Learn how easy it is to write your favourite brands about if they have an ethical supply chain.

Degradable vs compostable plastic

Learn the important differences between degradable and compostable plastic.

Don’t buy AirPods

Don’t buy AirPods For roughly 18 months, AirPods play music, or podcasts, or make phone… Read More

Look for the CE mark

Learn what the CE mark is and why you should look out for it for your environmental health.

Do plastic-free July

Try plastic free July to learn new habits about living plastic free.

Sustainable gardening

Be a sustainable gardener Sustainable gardening is one of the most important and effective sustainability… Read More

EWG app

Use the EWG Healthy Living App The Environmental Working Group (EWG ) has an amazing… Read More

Ditch your perfume

Learn why you need to ditch your perfume for your health and for the earth’s sake.

Don’t shop at dollar stores

Don't shop at dollar stores (if you can) Not only are dollar stores filled with… Read More

Vacuum often

Vacuum often Vacuuming is an easy way to reduce chemical exposure and common allergens in… Read More

stain resistant fabrics

Avoid stain resistant fabrics Stain resistant clothing and furniture may seem convenient but the price… Read More

Switch to bamboo toothbrushes

Switch to bamboo toothbrushes In the US, 1 BILLION plastic toothbrushes are thrown out each… Read More

DIY window cleaner

Make your own window cleaner All you need to make your own window cleaner is… Read More

Make laundry powder

Learn how to make your own DIY laundry powder.

DIY lip balm

Make your own lip balm Conventional lip balms are often full of manmade chemicals that… Read More

You can use your purchasing power

Use your purchasing power When shopping for loved ones and for yourself, keep in mind… Read More

How are your favorite products made

Find out how your fave products are made There are a lot of issues to… Read More

Get some houseplants

Get some houseplants Indoor air can get very contaminated with dust, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, mold… Read More

Refillable shampoo

Use refillable shampoo and conditioner Some bulk stores or stores that focus on environmentally friendly… Read More

no more buying cheap stuff

Stop buying cheap stuff We live in a throw-a-way culture. Fast fashion, dollar stores, single-use… Read More

Do a plastic audit of your home

Do a plastic audit in your home Have you ever gone around your home and… Read More

DIY deodorant

Make your own deodorant It is dead easy to make your own deodorant. It’s just… Read More

Protect your kids friends from radiation

Protect your kids from mobile radiation Anything using a Wi-Fi or cell signal emits some… Read More

Do a spring cleaning

Learn the benefits of doing a spring cleaning.

Cook with cast iron

Cook with cast iron People have been cooking with cast iron for hundreds of years… Read More

New clothes wash before wearing

Learn why it’s important to wash new clothes before wearing them.

Reconsider that glitter

Find out why you need to stop buying products with glitter on them.

Try loose leaf tea

Try loose leaf tea Did anyone read that horrifying article about the BILLIONS of microplastics… Read More

no flexible plastic

Be wary of flexible plastic Did you know that flexible plastic has a much higher… Read More

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