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10 tips for going zero waste with kids
A common refrain is that a low waste lifestyle with kids is too hard, but says who? It doesn’t have to be that way! Check out these 10 tips for how to go zero waste with kids.
how NOT to go zero waste
If we approach zero waste as a mindset rather than a trash jar, we see that it is really about our habits, behaviours, and choices. Set yourself up for success by managing your expectations, cutting yourself slack, and giving yourself room…
50 ways to be more sustainable (that have nothing to do with packaging)
The zero waste movement can be hyper-focused on plastic and personal trash, but for most of us, fitting a year’s worth of trash into a mason jar is simply impossible. Not to worry! There are SO MANY things you can…
quit using paper towels (and what to do instead)
Replacing paper towels and napkins with reusable options is a good place to begin reducing waste and saving money in your kitchen. Paper products (even those made of recycled content) still require a ton of resources to produce, ship, purchase,…
compost soup – how to make vegetable broth from food scraps
Making vegetable broth from scraps is an easy low waste swap and a great way to reduce food waste! Click through for stove top and Instant Pot direction to make this liquid gold.
a comprehensive guide to low waste laundry
Laundry is the chore than never ends, isn’t it? It takes a lot of energy (literally and figuratively), but adapting your routine for low waste living is more sustainable for both your lifestyle and the planet. Included in this guide…
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copywriting
Various options include feature-length articles for your website or publication, mission statements, web page copy, newsletters, etc. Past publications include EcoParent, Alive, Recycle Coach, and The Zero Waste Collective.
content creation
My mission is to what works for our family to inspire others to make changes in a way that works for them. Previous collaborations include Bulk Barn, IKEA Canada, A&W Canada, Environmental Defence, and Plan International Canada.
workshops
Book an interactive in-person or virtual workshop to learn more about sustainable living at your home, office, event, or school! Each workshop provides action items and ideas to begin implementing in your life right away.