5 tips to end food waste Would you throw $2,000 into the garbage? The average Canadian family throws away 20% of all food purchased, wasting hard-earned income and contributing to…
Garage Sale 101 June 6, 2016 Garage sales are a great way to get rid of some of your spring cleaning items and declutter your home. Go through your closets…
Recycle, Reuse and Renovate! May 25, 2016 Warm weather means renovation season is nearly here. Many of us ponder about all of those tasks (large and small) we've been meaning to get…
10 Eco-friendly Actions to Celebrate Earth Day April 21, 2016 Are you ready to try composting or a green cleaning routine? Will you start plant a tree or ride your bike? This Earth Month, challenge yourself to…
5 ways to spruce up your garden with recycled materials March 8, 2016 Spring is almost here, which means it's time to get your garden ready for a new planting cycle. Gardening experts say the end of…
Wrap it up! December 16, 2015 I started wrapping my holiday presents last night and you’d be surprised how many household items I found that could be repurposed for wrapping…
Halloween doesn’t have to be scary for the environment… October 27, 2015 For the environment, one of the scariest things about Halloween is all of the waste that comes along with it. Plastic decorations, vinyl masks,…
Preparing Litter-less Lunches for going Back to School September 14, 2015 According to the Recycling Council of Ontario, the average school student produces about 30 pounds of lunch waste each year. That is about 900…
Back to School in Eco-Style August 25, 2015 It’s hard to believe that summer is coming to an end and kids are getting ready to go back-to-school. Whether you’re helping your children…