This article was originally published by Nathan Harley Gareau of Kent of Inglewood. There are many reasons for folks to switch to shaving with a traditional safety razor: it’s more enjoyable, the results are better, it’s cooler, the list goes on. While I personally relate to all of those reasons, there are by far two … Continue reading Why safety razors are better for your wallet and the environment
Plastic-Free Spotlight: BluPlanet Recycling
As hard as we try and as good as our intentions are on our journey towards a zero waste lifestyle, we inevitably encounter waste in one form or another. That’s why it’s reassuring to know that a sustainability-centered waste management company exists right here in our own city, to educate and service all of Calgary’s … Continue reading Plastic-Free Spotlight: BluPlanet Recycling
Plastic-Free Spotlight: Elate Cosmetics
Focused on creating low-waste, healthy beauty products that bring out the best in our looks and ourselves, Elate Cosmetics proves that beauty routines are still possible while being savvy in sustainability. Plastic-Free YYC asked Elate a few questions about their “conscious beauty” business model and what makes them different from other cosmetics companies. Elate CosmeticsLocation: … Continue reading Plastic-Free Spotlight: Elate Cosmetics