It might seem like a harmless, small bit of plastic, but plastic cutlery is really hard to recycle. They are made from plastic #6, which is notoriously difficult to recycle. Additionally, they are small, so they often fall through recycling machinery. If they don’t fall, their odd shape gets stuck in the machinery. They don’t end […]
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A sturdy, reusable bag for shopping or running errands is an everyday essential to avoid single-use plastic bags. Especially considering that an estimated five trillion plastic bags are used each year. On average, a plastic bag is used for about 12 minutes before being discarded. Only approximately 10 per cent of plastic bags are recycled
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If you’re a tea drinker, it’s time to make the switch to a plastic-free kettle. Plastic can have harmful effects on both our health and the environment. By choosing a plastic-free option, you can have a positive impact on your health as well as our planet! Why switch to a plastic-free kettle? Plastic kettles, especially
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Farmers’ markets are a hotspot for foodies who want to know more about where their food really comes from. Local farmers set up stalls to sell their homegrown produce. The types of products tend to be distinct to the region, such as seasonal fruits, juices, homemade jams, vegetables, meat, and even artisan cheeses. Many markets also
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Yoga practice is made so much better with a homemade yoga mat cleaner! Yoga can be so healing for our mind, body, and soul. Whether you’re having a calming, slow practice or a sweaty hot yoga flow, you’ll need to clean the mat when you’re done! It’s wonderful to do it with a homemade product that
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August 30th is International Whale Shark Day, which is the perfect time to learn how many sharks die from plastic each year. Unfortunately, our plastic pollution crisis is affecting the animals on our planet in a dire way. The animals who live in and around the oceans are especially affected, as we dump eight metric tons of
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We’ve all been there: whether you’re bombarded with ads for clothing sales on social media or you pass by a sale rack at the store, the temptation is real. It’s hard to turn away from that instant gratification, but it’s important. According to Sustain Your Style, 190,000 tons of textile microplastic fibres end up in
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Although plastic bottles are the norm, the debate over glass vs plastic bottles is heating up, and for good reason! Plastic has become the standard for most product packaging today, but it certainly isn’t the smartest material we could be using. Here are five reasons you should switch over to glass. Glass vs plastic bottles
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When you put the kettle on, you’re probably looking forward to a warm, soothing cup of tea, not sipping on microplastics. But did you know that many conventional tea bags are sealed with polypropylene, a type of plastic used to help them hold their shape and keep the tea leaves locked in? In fact, studies
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Have you ever looked at a beautiful flower pressed in glass and wondered how to preserve flowers? Do you have a special bouquet from a special birthday, a romantic first date, Mother’s Day, or your wedding that you’d love to keep forever? If so, this post is going to help you with two easy ways
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