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
September is another huge month for climate change awareness with Organic September - which should have you wondering, what is Organic September? In short, Organic September is another initiative to draw attention to climate change and spread the word about what organic food can do
Did you know that there are microplastics in meat, and they’re coming from many different sources? Whether you’re eating land animal meat like cows and chickens, or meat from fish and marine animals, you could be exposed to microplastics. Here’s exactly where they’re coming from
How delicious does a plastic free breakfast sound? In today’s world, we’re surrounded by plastic, especially when it comes to food packaging. From plastic yoghurt containers to plastic cereal bags and plastic milk jugs - it’s everywhere. Fortunately, there are alternatives for all your favourite breakfast
Love a cold treat and wish you could get your hands on some plastic free ice cream? I’ve got you covered! Ice cream is the best dessert, especially on a hot summer day, but unfortunately, it often comes packaged in plastic. We don’t have to settle
Have you ever had a jar that you loved, but weren’t sure how to remove labels from jars? Although virtually all recycling equipment can now handle labels left on jars, there are a plethora of other reasons to remove the label. What are the benefits of
Have you ever wondered how to make soda at home - or if it’s even possible? DIYs are always fun, but making your own soda at home can actually save you money and save the environment by avoiding all the single use plastic that comes
So much of the plastic we use today is avoidable - which is why it’s so important to find an alternative to single use plastic. As the name implies, we create this type of plastic for just one use, before throwing it away. These are
Have you ever gone shopping and seen a reusable water bottle or food container labeled as “food safe plastic”? Since the mass production of plastic in the early 1900s, plastic food packaging, containers, utensils, and bottles have become commonplace. However, recent studies suggest that plastic can
Whether you’re living in the city or country, growing your own fruits, veggies, and flowers is a great way to cut down on waste. Take it a step further by using leftover banana peel as fertilizer! So much of our food (and store-bought flowers!) comes
