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    How to go Plastic Free with your Toilet Paper

    July 11, 2023 /

    Living a sustainable life means finding ways to eliminate unnecessary waste from our lives. So, speaking of waste, I decided to explore the idea of plastic free toilet paper and what that practically looks like in my life. Talking about what happens in the bathroom (and on the toilet particularly) isn’t the most comfortable thing for everyone, so plastic free toilet paper isn’t something I hear about very often. Let’s change that! And let’s talk about what it means to use environmentally friendly toilet paper. Why is toilet paper a problem for our planet? When I first started thinking about alternatives to toilet paper, it was actually because of the…

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    March 7, 2023 /

    Plastic wrap is a convenience item, so it can be an overlooked single-use plastic in our kitchens. Since it’s easy to replace, I’m sharing five sustainable alternatives to plastic wrap for storing your food. Being able to properly store food is an important part of saving food waste. And since food waste contributes to climate change, it’s an important issue. Growing up we used a lot of plastic wrap for packing lunches and storing leftovers, so it can be tempting to stick with the familiar ways of doing things. After taking part in multiple Plastic Free July’s I’ve been eliminating plastic wherever I can and plastic wrap was an easy…

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    It’s encouraging to see many places in the world, including Canada, adopting single use plastic bans. Plastic is a huge problem for the planet since it doesn’t break down and disappear. According to the BBC, over 400 million tonnes of plastic is produced every year and 40% of that is single use plastic. Clearly something needs to be done and banning single use plastics is great, but there are a few reasons I hesitate to celebrate the single use plastic bans that have been put in place. 4 Things to Consider About Single Use Plastic Bans I’m in no way against single use plastic bans. I think it is a…

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    Plastic Free July: Simple Actions As we continue through Plastic Free July, I’m revisiting a project that I had attempted previously, but failed at: DIY beeswax wraps. I moved away from regularly using cling wrap some years ago but still had a couple of things I would use it for — and cringe every time. Thankfully I found beeswax wraps as an alternative, which are made of natural and biodegradeable ingredients such as cotton cloth and beeswax. However, purchasing them can be expensive, so I decided to try making my own budget-friendly version. Making my DIY Beeswax Wraps The more complicated versions of these wraps blend beeswax, jojoba oil, and…

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    Plastic Free July: 3 Years On

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    Plastic Free July: Background Plastic Free July is a month long event that encourages people to examine their plastic use and minimize plastic in everyday life. Plastic Free July started with a small group of people in Western Australia and has since become a part of the Plastic Free Foundation. Events are held worldwide with millions of people participating. The great thing about Plastic Free July is that anyone can participate and that you can join in at your own pace. You don’t have to ditch 100% of your plastic right from July 1st – small, continuous changes over a period of time make a huge difference. To get started, simply…

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