In my quest to keep my home (and the oceans and landfills) as plastic-free as possible, bread was a bit of a puzzle for me. While I try not to eat too much of it due to my insulin resistance, it is awfully handy to have some around the house for quick meals, especially for …
10 tips for a Low Waste Valentine’s Day
I love a little romance as much as the next person, but I’m not a fan of the absurd amount of trash our designated day to celebrate loovvvvve produces. And I know I’m not the only one! So, if you want to win the heart of a lovely eco-friendly person this February, here’s a list …
How to Turn Old t-shirts into Yarn
Even whine you’re careful not to bring any clothes you don’t absolutely love or need into your home, eventually, you are probably going to have to say goodbye to some of them. With the exception of underwear, I’ve always either donated or swapped clothes I can no longer wear or no longer need, or, if …
How to Make Your Own Beeswax Wraps
Guess what? I haven’t used plastic wrap or ziplock bags in about a year now! This is in part due to making an effort to save and reuse glass containers, but it’s mostly because last year I started using beeswax wraps. They basically act like reusable plastic wrap. You just warm them up in your …
10 Zero Waste Resolutions for 2019
The scale of environmental destruction humans have created and the fallout we are now just beginning to face is overwhelming. Like, knock the wind out of you, re-evaluate the idea of bringing kids into this world overwhelming. There is so much that needs to be done on a large scale. But I really believe that …
Zero Waste Stocking Stuffers for Kids
Embroidery floss, crochet hook, finger puppets and bulk candy: Just a few great plastic-free zero waste stocking stuffer ideas for kids[/caption] When I was little, one of the most magical things about Christmas was waking up to find that Santa had materialized in the night and filled the stocking I hung on the end of …
Zero Waste Swap: Dish Soap
For me, a big part of aiming for zero waste is planning my meals carefully and cooking at home. Between that and the reusables I take my breakfasts and lunches to work in, cleaning dishes feels like a constant chore (not to mention my partner loves to cook, admittedly delicious, meals he insists require the …
One Woman’s Trash…is My New Desk
Creating a useful/beautiful home doesn’t have to be expensive. All my favourite furniture and decor pieces in my apartment were passed along to me by relatives (the mirror on my desk is from one of my aunts’ houses). I found this vintage flip-top vanity on the curb waiting for the garbage truck on my way …
Zero Waste Gift Wrap
My family has always been pretty good at doing low-waste Christmas wrapping. My parents have a Rubbermaid bin full of gift bags and paper that we take turns squirrelling away to various corners of the house to wrap our family gifts. At the end of the day, all of the bags and most of the …
Easy, Healthy, Zero-waste Breakfast
One of the my almost daily struggles is getting out of bed in time to eat a nutritious breakfast. So instead of grabbing a coffee and a muffin in a disposable bag and cup on my way to work, I’ve started prepping this easy zero waste breakfast I can throw in my bag and heat …