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DIY beeswax wraps

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

Washing your clothes in cold water

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

Fix it, don’t toss it

Fix it There are many reasons to consider repairing rather than tossing. Repairing items can… Read More

Waste less travelling

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

Switch to bamboo toothbrushes

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

Phantom power

Learn how you can reduce your phantom power at home.

Recycle electronics

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

Buy experience gifts for loved ones

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

Don’t buy AirPods

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

DIY window cleaner

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

Donate your paint

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

Donate mascara wands

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

Don’t shop at dollar stores

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

Make meals from scratch

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

Plastic polluters

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

DIY lip balm

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

Darn your socks

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

Do a plastic audit of your home

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

Handkerchiefs

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

Try a shampoo bar

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

no food waste

Learn how you can be proactive about food waste.

Consider your company’s policies

Consider your company’s policies When we think of activism, we often think of outsiders that… Read More

Reuse receiving blankets

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

Online shopping

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

DIY soap

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

Make laundry powder

Learn how to make your own DIY laundry powder.

Do plastic-free July

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

Make soup from scraps

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

Learn to compost

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

Oat milk diy

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

Try visible mending

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

Mend one thing

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

Switch to a menstrual cup

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

Kick you paper towels habit

Learn why you should kick your paper towel habit and how you can do it.

Do the 30 wears test

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

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.

-Waste Less-