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Stocking Stuffers that are Plastic-Free, Purpos...
How about about eco-friendly stocking stuffers? It’s going to be a green holiday season folks – well, hopefully outside it will be white, but with our help the inside can...
Stocking Stuffers that are Plastic-Free, Purpos...
How about about eco-friendly stocking stuffers? It’s going to be a green holiday season folks – well, hopefully outside it will be white, but with our help the inside can...
Plastic-Free Children's Gifts That Last and Fos...
We’re going to start this blog post off by presenting you with a little challenge on the topic of children’s gifts: Imagine you’re walking around the kid’s section of a...
Plastic-Free Children's Gifts That Last and Fos...
We’re going to start this blog post off by presenting you with a little challenge on the topic of children’s gifts: Imagine you’re walking around the kid’s section of a...
Microplastics Testing on the Gatineau River: Ci...
You’re going to be hearing more and more about microplastics all over the world in the coming months and years. That’s because they are literally all over this Earth. And...
Microplastics Testing on the Gatineau River: Ci...
You’re going to be hearing more and more about microplastics all over the world in the coming months and years. That’s because they are literally all over this Earth. And...
Top 10 Plastic-Free Gift Ideas in Containers - ...
To create less mess and save on plastic packaging this year, what we are proposing here is a little outside of the box. Instead of wrapping a present, why not...
Top 10 Plastic-Free Gift Ideas in Containers - ...
To create less mess and save on plastic packaging this year, what we are proposing here is a little outside of the box. Instead of wrapping a present, why not...
Stainless Steel Dishes: The Best Plastic-Free O...
How we got our first stainless steel dishes is an interesting story. When we started Life Without Plastic in 2006, our son was only 3 years old. I had heard...
Stainless Steel Dishes: The Best Plastic-Free O...
How we got our first stainless steel dishes is an interesting story. When we started Life Without Plastic in 2006, our son was only 3 years old. I had heard...
Nourishing Meals Without Plastic
Food. What you eat becomes you. Why not feed your body with nourishing meals? Nourishing for body, mind and soul. We’ve got just the cookbook for you… It’s an honour...
Nourishing Meals Without Plastic
Food. What you eat becomes you. Why not feed your body with nourishing meals? Nourishing for body, mind and soul. We’ve got just the cookbook for you… It’s an honour...
OneLessStraw toward One More Generation
This is a guest post written by the folks at One More Generation (OMG), a highly effective non-profit organization founded by Olivia and Carter Reis in 2009, when they were...
OneLessStraw toward One More Generation
This is a guest post written by the folks at One More Generation (OMG), a highly effective non-profit organization founded by Olivia and Carter Reis in 2009, when they were...
The Most Versatile Plastic-Free Ice Pack
Have you ever wondered what your ice pack contains? Especially the ice packs that are made of soft gels and encapsulated in a plastic bag… even though the label may...
The Most Versatile Plastic-Free Ice Pack
Have you ever wondered what your ice pack contains? Especially the ice packs that are made of soft gels and encapsulated in a plastic bag… even though the label may...
Embrace Plastic-Free July: The Power of Individ...
The idea for a Plastic-Free July initiative was born in Perth, Western Australia back in 2011. In my experience, once you make a concerted effort to add or remove something...
Embrace Plastic-Free July: The Power of Individ...
The idea for a Plastic-Free July initiative was born in Perth, Western Australia back in 2011. In my experience, once you make a concerted effort to add or remove something...
Beat the Microbead in your Life & Community
Many of you have probably heard about the issue of plastic microbead pollution – we’ve certainly been talking about it for a long time. But you may have wondered what...
Beat the Microbead in your Life & Community
Many of you have probably heard about the issue of plastic microbead pollution – we’ve certainly been talking about it for a long time. But you may have wondered what...
No Plastic Way to Keep Skin Cancer at Bay
My paternal grandmother was from Scotland, and although I have some Native American roots on my mom’s side, my skin pretty much looks like 100% of its genes come straight...
No Plastic Way to Keep Skin Cancer at Bay
My paternal grandmother was from Scotland, and although I have some Native American roots on my mom’s side, my skin pretty much looks like 100% of its genes come straight...
A Stainless Steel Mug With Many Personas
So it’s a stainless steel mug. What’s the big deal? First off, it is a big deal, because it’s a BIG mug. It holds 750 ml / 25 ounces, the...
A Stainless Steel Mug With Many Personas
So it’s a stainless steel mug. What’s the big deal? First off, it is a big deal, because it’s a BIG mug. It holds 750 ml / 25 ounces, the...
Earth Day Plastic-Free Challenge
UPDATE (3 May 2016): Scroll down to see our winner, and the other inspiring entries!* How about a challenge this Earth Day? We’re great believers in taking small steps toward...
Earth Day Plastic-Free Challenge
UPDATE (3 May 2016): Scroll down to see our winner, and the other inspiring entries!* How about a challenge this Earth Day? We’re great believers in taking small steps toward...
"No Plastic Straw, Please."
“No plastic straw, please.” These are easy words to remember and use the next time you’re at a restaurant or bar and order a drink. Why? Do you really need,...
"No Plastic Straw, Please."
“No plastic straw, please.” These are easy words to remember and use the next time you’re at a restaurant or bar and order a drink. Why? Do you really need,...
World Water Day Without Plastic Water Bottles
Image credit: wallpapermania.eu Today is World Water Day. It’s a United Nations-organized, internationally-observed day to appreciate water and learn more about water issues. Single-use disposable plastic water bottles are not...
World Water Day Without Plastic Water Bottles
Image credit: wallpapermania.eu Today is World Water Day. It’s a United Nations-organized, internationally-observed day to appreciate water and learn more about water issues. Single-use disposable plastic water bottles are not...
If Women Had Equal Control*
Image credit: www.internationalwomensday.com *Update (30 March 2016): The original title for this post was “If Women Were in Control…”, but that does not accurately describe the point I intended to...
If Women Had Equal Control*
Image credit: www.internationalwomensday.com *Update (30 March 2016): The original title for this post was “If Women Were in Control…”, but that does not accurately describe the point I intended to...