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Garage Sales: Why They’re Important and How to Host a Successful One
In a world increasingly aware of the impact of consumerism and waste, garage sales offer a powerful, practical solution: they help reduce landfill waste, extend the life of products, and promote community sharing. If you’ve ever wondered whether hosting a garage sale is worth the effort, the answer is a resounding yes — for both your wallet and the planet. Alison and I hosted a garage sale just a couple of weeks ago and so I thought I’d share a few thoughts and tips from the experience for anyone considering hosting a similar event! Why Host a Garage Sale? Reduce Waste: Instead of tossing unwanted items into the trash, selling…
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Reducing waste: Creative ways to use egg shells and cartons
Egg shells and cartons often end up discarded, but with a little creativity, they can be transformed into useful items that can also be budget-helpers. A couple of weeks ago Alison shared about the significant impact of food waste on our environment – every bit of waste that can be reused is helpful! For other ideas to reuse items around the house, see a few of our past posts here: A few ideas to use eggshells: A few ideas to use egg cartons: Repurposing egg shells and egg cartons is one small way to reduce waste and embrace sustainable living – and every little bit helps! By finding new uses…
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Simple and sustainable holidays: Four ideas for a meaningful season
Every year my hope is that the Christmas season brings chances to celebrate and create wonderful memories with loved ones. However, it’s also a time when we tend to spend a lot of time and resources gathering the things we think we need for a meaningful time of celebration. Last year I left preparations a bit late and ended up feeling quite anxious about the whole thing! As a result, this year I’m trying to slow down, appreciate the small and quiet moments of the season, and generally pack less onto the shopping list and calendar. However, there are still gifts to be bought, celebrations to plan and events to…
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6 Easy Ways to Reuse Prescription Pill Bottles
Since my injury a few months ago, I have accumulated quite a collection of empty prescription pill bottles. I’m someone who loves to reuse things before tossing them, so of course I’ve been thinking of how I can reuse pill bottles as they accumulate. Today I’m sharing some of those ideas for easy ways to reuse prescription pill bottles. Ideas for How to Reuse Pill Bottles While prescription pill bottles are what I’ve been thinking about reusing lately, a lot of these ideas could also be used for vitamin, or other small, bottles too. 1. Travel containers for toiletries Pill bottles can have great seals on their caps, so this…
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What is Circular Economy Month and How to Participate
It’s October and that means it is Circular Economy Month! This week I’m answering the question ‘what is Circular Economy Month’ and am also sharing some ways to participate. What is Circular Economy Month? Circular Economy Month is a campaign to raise awareness among Canadians about this important concept. It is a month focused on various themes and topics designed to educate and empower. The 2024 Circular Economy themes are: 1. Intro to the Circular Economy; 2. Environmental Benefits; 3. Social & Economic Benefits; 4. Waste Reduction Week; and 5. Celebrating Your Efforts. Each week will focus in on its topic with information, resources, and actions to take. You can…
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Unique Plastic Solutions: 6 Innovations for a Greener Future
Plastic Free July 2024 is drawing to a close and the month seems to have gone by so quickly! Over the last few weeks Alison and I have shared about topics such as: After diving into the negative health and environmental effects of the many phases and types of plastic, I thought it would be interesting to share a few of the innovations and creative solutions that are emerging to tackle this serious issue that affects us all. After all, as much as many of us are trying to reduce or eliminate our plastic use, what can be done with the vast quantities of plastic currently in existence? Though plastic…
