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Reducing Rural Car Use: Without Moving to the City Living in the countryside offers tranquillity and space, but it often comes with a heavy reliance on cars. If you’re looking to cut down on driving without packing up for the city, here are some practical and community-friendly strategies to consider: 1. Champion Local Services Supporting […]
Eco-friendly Paints Eco-friendly paints are a great choice for sustainability. There are great options available.- Low-VOC, Natural, Recycled, and mineral-based. The Problem with Traditional Paints Conventional paints, especially oil-based ones, contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which evaporate into the air as the paint dries. These VOCs contribute to indoor air pollution, cause strong odours, and […]
Why can’t Garbage Bags Be Made from 100% Recycled Plastic? Question: Why can’t Garbage Bags Be Made from 100% Recycled Plastic? They can, but they don’t have the strength of their predecessor, virgin plastic. To combat this, some manufacturers mix virgin plastic with recycled plastic to enhance the strength or durability of the bags. Here’s […]
The Lost Art of Repair. I repaired a zipper on a $3 garage sale purse. The purse isn’t fancy. It was an unused, but secondhand find from a garage sale. It has the Goldilocks amount of space for my daily essentials. Then the zipper broke. Years ago, I would have just replaced it without a […]
Flooring: Refinishing vs. Replacement. Before I pitched my floor refinishing plans to “he-who-must-have-his-say, “ I wanted to compare the price and the environmental impact of refinishing vs. replacement. In thiscomparison I use three of the most widely used floorings, available at your local building or hardware store. The Break down: DIY costs and sustainability factors […]
What happens to biodegradable in the regular landfill Some municipalities and provinces banned biodegradable bags along with single-use. Why? Because biodegradable bags and other items don’t break down in landfills? Many people assume that tossing biodegradable items and bags into the trash means they will naturally decompose in the landfill. Unfortunately, that’s not how modern […]
Are Silicone Storage Bags Sustainable? The Dilemma Are Silicone Storage Bags Sustainable? The answer is yes. But that’s only if you maintain them and use the same bags for a long time. I used to buy approximately four boxes of 75 plastic bags for $11 a year. Costing me $44 annually. (It’s approximated because I […]