Category: Zero Waste
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How your trash can help you start living waste-free
Your trash can be more than just a place to toss out old packaging. It can actually be your guide to living more sustainably. By simply paying attention to what you throw away, you can discover the small changes that will make a big difference in your journey toward zero…
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Trick or Treat: Low Waste Halloween
Happy Halloween, Green Beans! Did spooky season sneak up on you this year? It did on us! This holiday isn’t just spooky because of the costumes; it also generates a scary amount of waste. Did you know that thirty-five million Halloween costumes are thrown away in the U.S. every year,…
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The Power of Saying No
We are constantly bombarded by advertisements, sales, and the latest trends, often making resisting the urge to buy more difficult. But at the heart of the zero-waste movement lies a powerful tool that costs nothing: the word “no.” Saying no isn’t just about declining plastic straws or single-use bags. It’s…
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Zero Waste 101: Frequently Asked Questions
In a world where we make record amounts of waste daily, zero waste offers a simple yet powerful solution: living sustainably by minimizing the waste we produce. Although zero waste living can be easy when you start practicing it, many questions come to mind when you first hear about it.…
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Zero Waste Camping
Hey there, remember this excellent advice for your next camping trip! “Leave no trace” is like the golden rule of camping, especially when you’re out in the great outdoors. With summer in full swing, I’m sure many of you are already planning those epic camping adventures. Instead of relying on…
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Zero Waste Tips for Coffee Lovers: How to Reduce Your Coffee Waste
Coffee has been essential to many people’s daily routines since the middle of the 15th century. But it’s in recent years that it is estimated that 2.5 billion single-use coffee cups are discarded globally every year. Taking your reusable coffee cup with you on the go to avoid waste is…
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How To Have a Low-Waste Picnic
The warmer months of spring and summer provide great outdoor moments, and what’s better than a nice picnic surrounded by nature? But while it’s lovely to enjoy the sun and delicious food, it’s vital to be mindful of our impact on the environment and our footprint. With that in mind,…
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Zero-Waste Kitchen: Cookware and Utensils
Having a zero-waste kitchen goes further than buying eco-friendly scrubs and soaps. The items we use daily to cook and prepare our food also profoundly impact our environment, which can unfortunately not be a positive one. Sustainable cookware, the eco-friendly alternative to traditional ones, is made from materials that have…
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4 Sustainable DIY & Zero Waste Cleaners To Add To Your Routine
We live in a world filled with chemical cleaning products packaged in plastic. Many sustainable cleaners are available to purchase, but unfortunately, not everyone has access to those products or the budget to purchase them. Thankfully, Mother Earth offers us amazing alternatives to add zero-waste and sustainable cleaners to our cleaning routine. We have…
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Zero Waste & Sustainability Stores: Toronto Edition
Have you been looking to revamp your household products to include more zero-waste items? It could be your personal care products, or you may be tired of the amount of plastic in your grocery cart. If you are feeling this way, you are not alone. A recent study found that…
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