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Eat seasonally

Learn the benefits of eating seasonally.

Valentine’s AOK

Why not celebrate love this valentine’s with a few acts of kindness for those around you.

Learn to compost

Learn to compost Do you compost? It diverts kitchen and yard waste from landfill, reduces… Read More

DIY window cleaner

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

Take the time to go to your city’s website to read up on the rules because you could be inadvertently sending something to landfill over and over again because you think it’s recyclable or because you’re recycling it wrong.

Donate your paint

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

Recycle electronics

Learn the importance of recycling your electronics and how to do it.

Make a zero waste kit

Make a zero waste kit For when you are out and about, it’s a good… Read More

Switch to a menstrual cup

Switch to a menstrual cup Not only will you save thousands of tampons and other… Read More

Do plastic-free July

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

Online shopping

Greenify your online shopping We all have some personal responsibility when it comes to helping… 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

Donate mascara wands

Learn how you can put your old mascara wands to good use.

Darn your socks

It’s easy to darn (fix) those holes in your socks.

Stop buying balloons

Learn why you shouldn’t buy balloons and what you can buy instead for your kids.

Try a shampoo bar

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

Buy repairable products

Buy repairable products Before you buy a new toy or electronic device, try checking to… Read More

Try low waste gift wrapping

Try low waste gift wrapping While pretty, traditional gift wrapping--using wrapping paper, tape, bows, glitter… Read More

Oat milk diy

Oat milk has recently been named as the most environmentally friendly milk alternative. Here’s how you make it.

Plastic polluters

Write the plastic polluters In 2019, the top 10 global polluters were Coca-Cola, Nestlé, PepsiCo,… Read More

Rent your special occasion clothes

Rent your special occasion clothes The fashion industry is one of the most resource-intensive industries… Read More

Switch to bamboo toothbrushes

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

Cook with cast iron

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

Don’t shop at dollar stores

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

Learn to preserve

Learn to preserve Ever worry about an apocalypse type situation where you can no longer… Read More

DIY deodorant

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

Foraging how to

Learn the basics about foraging.

Don’t buy AirPods

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

Make soup from scraps

Make soup from scraps A great way to prevent kitchen waste is to freeze your… Read More

Mend one thing

Learn how to get started on mending your stuff instead of replacing them.

Try loose leaf tea

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

Seek out unpackaged food

Have an impact on how much plastic your local grocery store uses.

Conserve water

Here are a few things you can do around your own home to conserve water that will cost you little to no money.

Reconsider that glitter

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

Make laundry powder

Learn how to make your own DIY laundry powder.

Waste less travelling

Here are some quick tips on how you can reduce your waste when you travel.

DIY lip balm

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

DIY beeswax wraps

Make your own beeswax wraps We all know we need to reduce our plastic use,… Read More

Use cloth napkins

Use cloth napkins Why are we still using paper napkins? It’s madness to keep spending… Read More

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