With gyms and yoga studios being temporarily closed, I’ve started more intense at-home workouts that have turned my yoga mat into a full purpose work out mat. With this increased use, I started thinking it might require a solid whip down. Not wanting to use harsh chemicals or buy a new cleaner, I opted for … Continue reading A Low-Waste Recipe for a Clean Yoga Mat
Zero Waste Easter Eggs
Easter is one of my favourite holidays. Around the world it is one of the most significant religious occasions, celebrated in so many amazing colourful ways. Landing each year in late March or early April, it’s no wonder we’ve also come to associate the time with Spring, a time of new life and new beginnings. … Continue reading Zero Waste Easter Eggs
Zero-wasting From a Distance
Times are tough, things are uncertain and questions are being left unanswered, hanging in limbo. However, this forced adaptation to a new way of living is bringing fresh ideas and exciting opportunities all across our city. From individuals discovering new hobbies at home to workplaces shifting perspective on productivity of work-from-home options to small businesses … Continue reading Zero-wasting From a Distance
Plastic-Free Spotlight: Nelson Naturals
Nelson Naturals started in the mountain town of Nelson, selling toothpaste at farmer’s markets. It’s a company now growing across Canada, selling toothpaste and other everyday hygiene items with plastic-free containers. Dana, Kevin, and Truckee the dog have been operating as Nelson Naturals for 6 years and answered some of Plastic-Free YYC’s pressing questions about … Continue reading Plastic-Free Spotlight: Nelson Naturals
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
Plastic-Free Spotlight: KMH Touches Eco Dental Innovation
The bathroom may very well be the last place we think of reducing waste. Plastic floss, plastic toothpaste tubes, plastic in beauty products… it’s a small but important component of the plastic we use in our households. To tackle part of this problem, Kathryn Hogan developed a plastic-free solution to dental floss so we can … Continue reading Plastic-Free Spotlight: KMH Touches Eco Dental Innovation