“The science on climate change is very clear. The severity and urgency of the threats may not be the same for each country, but the direction is unquestionably the same.” Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland and UN Special Envoy on Climate Change If you’ve been paying attention to the Federal Election this year in…
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Compostable vs Biodegradable
Last week I got a product I ordered online and it came in this bag; I was super excited to see the seller put some thinking into it and one that cares enough about the planet to choose environmentally friendly packaging. Compostable?! Amazing! Since I’m a waste-nut I inspected the bag and it made me…
Plastic Free July
July is just around the corner and that means Plastic Free July is almost here! A couple of weeks ago the government of Canada announced single-use plastics will be banned in 2021. What this means is all plastics we dispose after one use will no longer be available in Canada. This is a HUGE step…
The Journey to ‘Refuse’
Living on a tight budget and in a very small space has allowed me to practice the firs R of Zero Waste almost effortlessly. In Zero Waste, the 5 Rs are guiding principles to minimize household waste: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot. Refuse is the first and more important of the Rs.
It’s All About Habit
Are we really that concerned about climate change? Are we willing to take that concern into action? What’s preventing us from doing it? The answer is habit.
Reducing Waste by Planning Your Meals
Do you ever come home from work tired, hungry, and with no clue of what to make for dinner? Ordering pizza could be the easiest way out, but is it low waste? Click here to read our latest collaboration with Bare Market for ideas on how to reduce your food-related waste at home and…
Socializing the Low Waste Way
Check out our collaboration piece for Bare Market in Toronto! Socializing the Low Waste Way Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @wastelandiatheblog!
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I was listening to a podcast episode of the Ideas at the House talk series. This one in particular was titled How to Save the World. One of the guests was environmentalist Jonathan Drori, whose challenge during the talk was to provide ideas on how to save the world. In the 8 minutes he was given,…
Zero Waste Toothpaste Review
Have you ever thought about what happens to trash after we throw it “away”? My partner and I have been trying to reduce our waste production at home for many years, but it wasn’t until recently that we decided to take it a bit further. Replacing plastics such as bags or straws with reusable options is…
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