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Project DIY: Upcycled Braided T-shirt Rug
I was converting a den into a bedroom on a budget and needed two bigger ticket items: a rug and an armoire. The armoire post will be coming at a later date! I had several criteria for a floor covering: 1) Fun and colourful2) Easy to clean3) Less than $504) No synthetic materials Did you know that synthetic carpet and rugs are made of plastic? This has implications for your health as well as the environment. According to this article in the New York Times: ‘The E.P.A. estimates that every year, about 5 billion pounds of carpeting go into landfills. That’s 1 to 2 percent of the total U.S. landfill…
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12 Ways to Reuse and Repurpose Old Clothing
I am in the midst of moving so am downsizing my closet (well, I’m trying to at least!). As I’m purging a number of items, I have been wanting to make sure they stay out of the landfill. This got me thinking of ways to upcycle or repurpose my unwanted or unusable clothing. Read this week’s post for inspiration on a sustainable way to clean out your closet. As you clean out your closet, this post might be helpful to guide that journey: Questions to Ask Yourself When Clearing out your Closet What to Do With Wearable Clothing Some clothing items will still have various amounts of life left in…
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10 Reasons to Shop at Thrift Stores (and 3 fun things I’ve found recently!)
Thrift stores are some of my favourite places, but I get that not everyone is ready to embrace the idea of shopping second hand stores. If you’re wondering why to do so, I’m sharing 10 reasons to shop at thrift stores and also have a few fun things to share that I’ve found second hand. 10 Reasons to Shop at Thrift Stores From living sustainably to having fun, there are so many reasons to shop at thrift stores. Here are 10 reasons to consider if you’re wondering why to shop second hand. 1. Reduces textile waste Thrift stores give clothes a second life, diverting them from landfills where they would…
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6 Places to Feel Good About Shopping this Holiday Season
Anyone else regularly think about not wanting to give billionaires more money? With the holiday shopping season fast approaching, I wanted to offer some options for places to feel good about shopping. Big box stores may seem convenient and affordable, but independent stores can be too! Break up With Amazon this Christmas I can understand the desire for Amazon‘s convenience when shopping and I’m not judging if you make some purchases from there, but there are so many reasons to look at spending your money elsewhere. We talk about small businesses often because small businesses directly help support our communities. There’s also the fact that our dollars spent at small…
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Your Ultimate Sustainable Gift Guide for the Holidays
It’s that time of year where holidays abound and we have so many opportunities to give gifts to our loved ones. In a world of so much disposable stuff, we’re sharing a sustainable gift guide to spark some eco-friendly gift ideas. From traditional gifts to some DIY treasures, we hope you find some gifting inspiration for this year in our sustainable gift guide. Sustainable Gift Guide – Physical Gifts Tried and tested, this eco-friendly gift list is some of our favourite things. 1. Scoria World Cork Yoga Mat and Accessories Whether it is for someone who regularly does yoga or has just started working out at home like me, these…
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Sustainable Small Businesses to Know About in South Fraser and the Fraser Valley
This month we are sharing our love for small businesses with you. We’ve talked about some of the practical reasons to support small businesses and how big a part they play in our communities. [Related post: 6 Reasons Why to Support Small and Local Businesses] A Few Interesting Facts About Small Businesses Small businesses are significant contributors to our communities and to Canada’s economy, but we were amazed to learn just how much! See below for a few interesting facts about small businesses in Canada. Sustainable Small Businesses in Surrey, White Rock, Langley, and the Fraser Valley Republica Coffee Roasters Located in: Fort Langley, BCShop here: republicaroasters.comFollow on Instagram: @republicaroasters…
