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The Right to Repair My Stuff!!! The Right To Repair I should have the right to repair my stuff! I bought it, and paid good money for it. And now that it’s broken? The company that made it essentially said, “Too bad, guess you need a new one!” Sound familiar? From smartphones to washing machines, […]
Ten easy ways to reduce food waste. Make the most of your food. And keep it out of the trash. Food waste happens to all of us, even with the best intentions. I’ve been doing a few things about it. I know I’m much too disorganized to eliminate waste. But it isn’t complicated or time-consuming. […]
Urban Composting: A Conversation & Beginner’s Guide I’m lucky when it comes to composting. I have a few acres in the country. Enough to have two bins and lots of garden to put compost in. But I wondered how I would approach it if I were in an urban area or an apartment. Composting sounds […]
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 […]