As a new-parent there a many ways in which we hope to parent our children in an eco-friendly manner. The reality is that all families are different and as new parents we need to discover what works for us. So I’m sharing tips that I’ve discovered through my own journey that I hope can work for you.

Head outside and enjoy summer in sustainable style. With these products, you can enjoy the long sunny days while you make a difference for our planet. 

Starting out on a zero waste lifestyle can seem overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Let me show you how sustainability is actually as simple as Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!

Have you ever acquired an item into your sustainability toolkit just to find you weren’t using it?

I know I have! But don’t worry - integrating your new sustainability tools isn’t so hard once you’ve created a habit!

Let’s start off by saying I’m not trying to discourage people from donating to thrift stores - they do marvelous charitable and sustainable work! However, there are a few things I’d like to share with you about thrift store donations.

Many people are facing great losses but one resource has become more abundant than ever and that is TIME. So, let's use it to our advantage! Here are a few things that you can do from home to help the planet and your local economy.

This dental floss isn’t cheap ($10 to start) but it is biodegradable and refillable. Most important of all, it works!

Cloth tissues were something I tried out because my husband had a pile (a number of piles actually) of old cotton shirts that he was getting rid of. They were too worn to donate, and we don’t have a textile recycling facility in the Edmonton area. So I decided to cut them up for garage rags. Anything that didn’t work as a garage rag (sleeves, black shirts) became… cloth tissues!