sustainableliving Archives

Is Plastic Really the Bad Guy?

If there was a punching bag in the matters of sustainability, it would definitely be the plastic! Let's look at plastic and if there is another way of looking at it :)

Reading Personal Care Labels

Personal Care products are a huge part of our daily lives. We absorb and breathe them every single day. Here's how we can be a little more mindful of what we are putting in our bodies and the environment.

Offset as a viable solution

Can we offset our way to a healthy and liveable planet? What can we do from home that is the right action?

Make, Mend and Maintain

Make, mend and maintain are three practises that hold a zero-waste home in good stead

Inspire, Join communities and Kids

Are we inspired enough to act and be role models for our kids?

H… Harvest

Here are 5 things you can harvest from home and continue to reduce your impact on the environment.

G… Grow Your Own Food

Newer ways of growing food take some skill but a lot of intent. The point is to start somewhere.

E… Efficiency

Can we make our homes more efficient. Of course, energy efficient equipment and saving water is always on the list, but what more?

D… Do It Yourself!

Transitioning to living sustainably requires for one to take a step back and assess what are those things that can be done or created on our own.

C… Compost

Composting at home is one of the simplest solutions to reduce green-house gas emissions, improve soil quality, save money and resources... Start now.