Low Waste Camping Tips
Camping should be one of the easiest places to go low waste. So it seems kind of backwards that being outdoors in nature can actually be one of the hardest places to remove waste. Ziplock bags, food packaging, disposables, ice
Make your own bee & bug hotel
What is a bug hotel and why do you want one in your garden? A bug hotel creates a resting place for insects and helps keep bugs safe during the winter, harsh winds & storms. It will attract the good
New wedding regulations – 6 planning tips
As of June 23, 2020 when I write this blog post, restrictions within Ontario have been easing and small gatherings are being permitted once again. The Ontario government website states that outdoor wedding ceremonies may now have up to 50
Nature Crafts for Kids
Getting kids interested and involved in nature is a great first step at talking to them about climate change and preparing them to be part of the climate solution as they get older. Start with exploring the environment right outside
Eco-friendly weddings: Incorporating the 5 R’s
We all know reduce, reuse & recycle - but did you know there are actually 2 more? refuse & repurpose. We often incorporate these R's into our daily lives but there are tons of ways we can use them when
These 5 eco-friendly habits have never been more important!
Our way of life has changed in the last two months and some of our eco-friendly habits are harder to keep than ever. With many grocery stores not accepting reusable bags and bulk stores not accepting reusable containers, we've had
Building a greener “normal” after COVID-19
Two crises. One is incredibly immediate, but the other will have just as dire effects. The COVID-19 pandemic and the climate crisis are incredibly intertwined and the pandemic should be a huge wakeup call to anyone not taking the climate
A low waste Easter guide
Easter is going to be a little different this year. We have to practice social distancing so large family gatherings will have to be cancelled. Life is also more stressful than normal. So take what tips you want, and leave
My Favourite Low Waste Cleaning Swaps
Last week on the blog, I talked about recycling - the good and the bad. Not only do we produce too much garbage, but there's also WAY too much recycling produced to be able to turn it all into new
We need to rethink the way we recycle
Recycling. When I started researching for this article, the plan was to learn more about responsible recycling and share my findings with you so that we could all do a better job. I knew recycling wasn’t perfect, but as I