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…
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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.
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…