As Halloween approaches, candy seems to be everywhere – yet no one is talking about plastic free sweets! Halloween candy can be especially waste heavy, with so many bite-sized versions of your favourite sweets each individually wrapped in plastic. This type of plastic packaging can’t be recycled in most facilities. Thankfully, there are plenty of […]
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Choosing a plastic free mascara is a great way to support the brands that are aiming to tackle the packaging issues of the cosmetics industry. Cosmetics packaging alone accounts for approximately 120 billion units of packaging each year, and most of that isn’t recyclable. Plus, the amount of plastic packaging on products in the U.S. has increased
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Avid cyclist or not, at some point you will likely need bicycle tube recycling and repurposing ideas. Although most bike tubes are similar to plastic as they come from polymers, they can’t be recycled in your normal household recycling. Since the polymers used to make household plastics are different from those in bike tubes, they must
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When you’re finished with your delicious pumpkin you will likely find yourself wondering what to do with pumpkin seeds. A natural byproduct of pumpkin carving or recipes, many people throw pumpkin seeds out – a big mistake! Pumpkin seeds can be used in so many ways. Here are a few ideas to try this season.
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Regardless of what you do for a living, you can benefit from learning how to make sugar scrub for hands. Our hands are constantly at work – holding our groceries, typing at a keyboard, scrolling on our phones, holding onto loved ones, moving furniture, and more. Whether you think you’re hard on your hands or
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We’ve created a world where we depend on plastic – and hidden microplastic is one of the prices we must now pay. About two-thirds of all plastic ever made still remains in our environment, slowly breaking down into microplastics. Microplastic surrounds us, and the average person consumes 5 grams per week – the equivalent of eating a plastic button.
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If you’ve transitioned to using bars, you need to make sure you’re using the best self draining soap dish. Why? Any good self draining soap dish will preserve your bar, making it last much longer and allowing you to avoid a soap scum mess. Whether you’re using a bar of soap, shampoo, conditioner, or even
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With autumn and winter approaching, it’s time to bundle up and pull out your plastic free and sustainable slippers. If you haven’t yet found the perfect pair, now is the perfect time. With so many on the market and so many materials to choose from, it can be hard to know exactly which ones to
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We all need medication from one time to another, so it’s important to know how to recycle medicine. Whether you are using medication daily and go through a lot of plastic containers, or just once in a while – we all need to know how to do this! It’s important to check your medications and
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Have you considered switching to plastic free baby bottles? Almost all common baby bottles on the market are plastic, and they are popular for good reason. They’re cheap, unbreakable, and convenient. However, more and more studies are finding that plastic isn’t safe when it comes into contact with food and drink. Let’s discuss. Are plastic
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