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Valentine’s AOK

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

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.

Wash you clothes less

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Eat seasonally

Learn the benefits of eating seasonally.

Cook with cast iron

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

Oat milk diy

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

Phantom power

Learn how you can reduce your phantom power at home.

Reconsider that glitter

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

DIY lip balm

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

DIY window cleaner

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

Try visible mending

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

Recycle electronics

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

Try low waste gift wrapping

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

Buy repairable products

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

Waste less travelling

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

Stop buying balloons

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

Use cloth napkins

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

DIY deodorant

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

Switch to a menstrual cup

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

DIY soap

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

Fix it, don’t toss it

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

DIY beeswax wraps

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

Make laundry powder

Learn how to make your own DIY laundry powder.

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

Don’t buy AirPods

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

Make meals from scratch

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

Consider your company’s policies

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

Donate mascara wands

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

Foraging how to

Learn the basics about foraging.

Start saving seeds

Learn why you should start saving the seeds from the fruit and veggies you eat.

Rent your special occasion clothes

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

Darn your socks

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

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.

Seek out unpackaged food

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

Do the 30 wears test

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

Learn to compost

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

Online shopping

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

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