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DIY soap

Learn how to make your own soap that is healthier for your family and the environment.

Donate your paint

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

Do plastic-free July

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

Do the 30 wears test

Do the 30 wears test One of the things you can ask yourself when you’re… Read More

Handkerchiefs

Make handkerchiefs Back in the day, there was no such thing as Kleenex and everyone… Read More

Use cloth napkins

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

Darn your socks

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

Washing your clothes in cold water

Wash clothes in cold water We all know that we should be doing this. It… Read More

Switch to a menstrual cup

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

Oat milk diy

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

Reuse receiving blankets

What to do with those kajillion receiving blankets? Cut them up and re-use them!

DIY deodorant

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

DIY window cleaner

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

Try loose leaf tea

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

DIY beeswax wraps

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

Try a shampoo bar

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

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

Seek out unpackaged food

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

Online shopping

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

no food waste

Learn how you can be proactive about food waste.

Make laundry powder

Learn how to make your own DIY laundry powder.

Learn to compost

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

Phantom power

Learn how you can reduce your phantom power at home.

Make meals from scratch

Make more meals from scratch We all know that we should make more meals from… Read More

Try visible mending

Try visible mending Visible mending is becoming more popular these days, which is so fun.… Read More

Buy experience gifts for loved ones

Buy experience gifts for your loved ones Do you want to reduce your environmental impact… Read More

Cook with cast iron

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

Waste less travelling

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

Eat seasonally

Learn the benefits of eating seasonally.

Buy repairable products

Buy repairable products Before you buy a new toy or electronic device, try checking to… 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 low waste gift wrapping

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

Make a zero waste kit

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

Donate mascara wands

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

Learn to preserve

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

Plastic polluters

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

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