Consumerism. Materialism. Wait, aren't they the same thing? I admit, I hadn't really thought about...
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10 Uses for a Tin Can
Did you make a tin can telephone as a kid? I did but are there grown up uses for a tin can? We...
Where Can I Recycle That?
I am often asked, "Where can I recycle X?" or "What can I do with Y when I'm finished with it?" We...
How to: Newspaper Seed Raising Pots
With the approach of Spring, now is a good time to talk about making newspaper seed raising pots....
Cook Without Disposables
It is possible to cook without disposables such as plastic wrap, baking paper and aluminium foil....
Why is landfill a bad thing?
I was asked the other day, "Why is landfill a bad thing?" At first I thought this was some kind of...
When Convenience Hurts the Environment
Often, it seems to me, convenience hurts the environment. Specifically, I'm thinking about...
Low Waste Advent Calendar Ideas
I’ve gathered together some low waste Advent calendar ideas for you to share with your family this...
How to: Reusable Fabric Gift Bags
Last year I made a number of reusable fabric gift bags to wrap our Christmas gifts, to make our...
10 Uses for the Humble Toilet Roll
Toilet paper has been in the news a lot lately. Who woulda thunk it?! Yep, it is clearly something...