Image by silviarita from Pixabay Don’t want to go out of your way to replace your everyday household products with new ones from the store? That's alright, because you don’t have to! Sustainability doesn’t have to be inaccessible, and it starts from the comfort of your own home. That’s right. You get to decide what goes in your home, and we’ll show you how. Down below we've put together a list of eco-friendly substitutes for the 5 most essential household products that you can make yourself. And the best part? They use common and affordable ingredients that you probably own already! 1. Eco-Friendly Shampoo Image by Marina Pershina from Pixabay There are many natural DIY shampoo recipes online, but...
Do you know what may be lurking in your cruelty free & vegan makeup products? You won't believe your eyes! As many health, and planet conscious people, you may have chosen a vegan lifestyle, and pride yourself in buying only cruelty free and vegan products. But did you know that some companies may be deceiving you by secretly hiding ingredients they know you would disprove of? In this article, we're spilling the tea on these insidious practices to educate and empower you as a consumer, so that you don't fall in their trap. Let's first start by distinguishing the difference between the term "cruelty free" and the term "vegan". Did you know that they are not one and the...
Canadians are spending upwards of $5.3 billion on every-day beauty products including but not limited to lipstick, make-up, creams and soap. But did you know that 8 in 10 of those products contain one or more harmful chemicals? Keep reading for the top 5 toxic ingredients you should watch out for, and their healthier alternatives.
Today's post is about how you can go zero waste today! That's right. It's easy peasy. Don't be fooled by the idea that if you want to adopt this lifestyle, you have to completely revamp your home. Zero waste isn't about consumerism, or throwing away everything you have in order to replace it with eco-friendly alternatives. Otherwise, it would defeat the whole purpose of creating less waste. So how do you begin when you have such a busy lifestyle, and don't want to drop your whole entire paycheck on the latest zero waste products?Well! You do things the old fashioned way. Here are a few ideas to get your juices flowing. Ultimately, there are no rules. You do what feels good to you for a healthier family and environment. 1)...
You get out of bed. You go through your morning motions. But most importantly, whether it’s at home or on the go, you’ve just got to have a cup of morning joe to start off your day. Sound familiar? Unfortunately for you, regularly consuming coffee has a huge negative impact on the environment. The good news is that it doesn't have to be that way, and here's how.
