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The Perfect Tray for Last Minute Breakfast in t...
If you are like me, you probably rush to the last minute in the morning in order to get your child's lunch ready on time while making sure he gets dressed,...
The Perfect Tray for Last Minute Breakfast in t...
If you are like me, you probably rush to the last minute in the morning in order to get your child's lunch ready on time while making sure he gets dressed,...
How clean is your bin?
September 2011 -- First, an embarassing confession: I meant to write this blogpost, er, um, about a year ago. Life happens. Here it is finally. Thankfully, it is still relevant. Correction: More...
How clean is your bin?
September 2011 -- First, an embarassing confession: I meant to write this blogpost, er, um, about a year ago. Life happens. Here it is finally. Thankfully, it is still relevant. Correction: More...
Polyester and Nylon are NOT Compostable
I must admit, I do not follow fashion. I am not sure what is "in" right now. I just buy the styles, colours and fabrics I like to wear. I...
Polyester and Nylon are NOT Compostable
I must admit, I do not follow fashion. I am not sure what is "in" right now. I just buy the styles, colours and fabrics I like to wear. I...
On Khadi: Fabric of Freedom
Before I even get into khadi and why it is much more than just a silky soft, hand spun, hand woven fabric made in India, some background is in order. I was...
On Khadi: Fabric of Freedom
Before I even get into khadi and why it is much more than just a silky soft, hand spun, hand woven fabric made in India, some background is in order. I was...
Plastics and Breast Cancer
11 September 2010 -- Plastics can cause or contribute to breast cancer. Our dear friend Janet has breast cancer and we can't help but wonder if some plastic chemicals have played...
Plastics and Breast Cancer
11 September 2010 -- Plastics can cause or contribute to breast cancer. Our dear friend Janet has breast cancer and we can't help but wonder if some plastic chemicals have played...
Plastic Residue from Blood Bags End Up in Blood...
10 October 2010 -- A friend of ours who is a major cycling fan sent us this news story about Alberto Contador, the Spanish cyclist who won the Tour de France this summer (and...
Plastic Residue from Blood Bags End Up in Blood...
10 October 2010 -- A friend of ours who is a major cycling fan sent us this news story about Alberto Contador, the Spanish cyclist who won the Tour de France this summer (and...
How about some sustainable Apartment Therapy?
5 November 2010 -- Their motto is "saving the world, one room at a time" and they are one of THE go to places for all things design. Apartment Therapy is...
How about some sustainable Apartment Therapy?
5 November 2010 -- Their motto is "saving the world, one room at a time" and they are one of THE go to places for all things design. Apartment Therapy is...
Mint leaf removal duty
20 November 2010 -- This post may not initially appear to have anything to do with plastic. Just wait. Read on to the end. I love mint tea. It's a primal sort...
Mint leaf removal duty
20 November 2010 -- This post may not initially appear to have anything to do with plastic. Just wait. Read on to the end. I love mint tea. It's a primal sort...
If it Does not Say where it is Made, it is Prob...
28 January 2010 -- I don't know about you, but I like to have as much information as possible about a product before I buy it so I can make...
If it Does not Say where it is Made, it is Prob...
28 January 2010 -- I don't know about you, but I like to have as much information as possible about a product before I buy it so I can make...
The Green Police and the Plastic Sin - Hilariou...
10 February 2010 -- One of our friends in Germany sent to us this ad which apparently played during the Superbowl last Sunday. I am not a football fan... I...
The Green Police and the Plastic Sin - Hilariou...
10 February 2010 -- One of our friends in Germany sent to us this ad which apparently played during the Superbowl last Sunday. I am not a football fan... I...
Canada to Introduce Plastic Money (Plastic Bills)
10 March 2010 -- In its latest budget just introduced a few days ago, the Canadian Government announced it will introduce plastic dollar bills starting next year. These dollar bills will...
Canada to Introduce Plastic Money (Plastic Bills)
10 March 2010 -- In its latest budget just introduced a few days ago, the Canadian Government announced it will introduce plastic dollar bills starting next year. These dollar bills will...
The Best Non-Plastic Mattresses
31 March 2010 -- While the mattresses that my grand-mother used to sleep on were made out of cotton, wool or straw (she was born in 1907), nowadays they are mostly...
The Best Non-Plastic Mattresses
31 March 2010 -- While the mattresses that my grand-mother used to sleep on were made out of cotton, wool or straw (she was born in 1907), nowadays they are mostly...
THE GREEN KEYS TOUR - Visionary Eco-Pianist FRA...
10 April 2010 -- Life Without Plastic is thrilled to be a sponsor for virtuoso eco-musician Frank Horvat's Green Keys Tourof solo piano performances across Canada. And what makes an 'eco-musician', you ask?...
THE GREEN KEYS TOUR - Visionary Eco-Pianist FRA...
10 April 2010 -- Life Without Plastic is thrilled to be a sponsor for virtuoso eco-musician Frank Horvat's Green Keys Tourof solo piano performances across Canada. And what makes an 'eco-musician', you ask?...
Canned Food You Can Trust - A list of BPA-Free ...
We continually hear about how bad bisphenol A (BPA) is for everybody and particularly for infants and pregnant women. The evidence is there. For those still skeptical, the precautionary principle...
Canned Food You Can Trust - A list of BPA-Free ...
We continually hear about how bad bisphenol A (BPA) is for everybody and particularly for infants and pregnant women. The evidence is there. For those still skeptical, the precautionary principle...
Become an Environmental Leader: Switch Wine Bot...
13 May 2010 -- The website EnvironmentalLeader.com recently praised Marks & Spencer for switching all of its mini wine bottles from glass to "environmentally-friendly" polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic in the UK market. Since when has...
Become an Environmental Leader: Switch Wine Bot...
13 May 2010 -- The website EnvironmentalLeader.com recently praised Marks & Spencer for switching all of its mini wine bottles from glass to "environmentally-friendly" polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic in the UK market. Since when has...
TOXIC AMERICA on CNN with Dr. Sanjay Gupta: The...
2 June 2010 -- CNN is about to premiere a feature special called Toxic America focusing on the toxic chemicals that surround us in everyday life, whether we realize it or not. The...
TOXIC AMERICA on CNN with Dr. Sanjay Gupta: The...
2 June 2010 -- CNN is about to premiere a feature special called Toxic America focusing on the toxic chemicals that surround us in everyday life, whether we realize it or not. The...