Sometimes the little things can add up quickly, and this Earth Day maybe it’s time to tackle some smaller projects around your home that can make a significant impact on the environment. GET HANDY Now is as good a day as any to make one minor repair that can not only save you money but can make a huge impact on the environment. FIX THAT LEAKY FAUCET. Even if you only have one leaky faucet in your house dripping at a rate of one small…

Think about how much waste you produce on a weekly basis. Now, what if I told you that that was the amount of garbage you could have a month? How about per year? How about for the rest of your life? No, I’m not crazy, living a zero waste lifestyle can cut your typical four bags of waste into four pieces of waste. Sounds impossible, but people are doing it, and it’s pretty simple! What Is a Zero Waste Lifestyle? According to Zero Waste Canada, Zero…

The concept of recycling clothes has been around for a long time. Organizations like the Salvation Army, Value Village, and Goodwill have been accepting unwanted articles of clothing for decades now with the Salvation Army starting the trend back as the 1800’s. Nowadays trends change and people grow tired of their wardrobe relatively quickly and what were once fashionable outfits adorned by the masses become ghosts haunting a closet or even worse, tattered rags rotting in a landfill. The Need for Sustainable Textiles When you…

Chemical cleaners? Forget about it! You can clean and disinfect nearly every surface in your home with all-natural ingredients that you probably already have in your cupboards.  Luckily, if you’re missing any of the following ingredients they, are cheaper to buy than regular cleaners riddled with harsh chemicals. Score one for your health and your wallet! Glass Cleaner Ingredients 2 cups water 1/2 cup white or cider vinegar 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol (70% concentration) 1 to 2 drops of orange essential oil, which gives the…

Recycling is a no-brainer. We know its benefits, its positive environmental impact, and the cost savings associated with having to process less waste. As the saying goes, “it takes a community” and the success of a municipal recycling program rests on the actions of each individual within a municipality. Getting information out to the people is also pivotal to the success of a recycling program as lack of guidance or misinformation can severely hurt recycling rates. Luckily for you, dear reader, we’ve compiled a handy…