Category: shop green

LOMI: The Home Composter

Because I live in Edmonton, where it’s winter for 6 months of the year, backyard composting usually takes a LONG time. I’m happy that the City of Edmonton now has a green bin system so that our food waste is separated from regular garbage and turned into compost at an industrial composting facility. But then I don’t reap the benefits...

My Favourite Green Things for 2022

I really believe in investing in things that matter, and that are made by people who care about climate justice. I also believe in shopping small and local, and thrifting and buying secondhand. Last year my favourite green things list focused on being socially and environmentally conscious (see it here). This year I’m sharing some of my favourite products from...

Pela REVIEW: My Favourite Phone Case and Accessories Brand

When I heard about Pela making phone cases that are actually biodegradable, I got VERY excited. Phone cases are typically made from plastic – and since EVERYONE has a phone nowadays, and upgrade their phones frequently, just imagine how many phone cases are wasted?? So I got my first Pela case, and was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the...

Blenderz Garment Recyclers: Redefining Textile Recycling

I wrote a post about Blenderz soon after it first opened about 1 year ago. I got the opportunity to interview Sarah Janzen, the owner, and she has such a passion for doing everything possible to protect the planet. Check out the original post here. Blenderz is Edmonton’s first zero-waste, zero export textile recycling facility. They take items that don’t...

My Favourite Green Things for 2021

I love the Christmas season and I love giving gifts. But this year, more than most, I am thinking so much more about the environmental impact of the season. Pre-Christmas sales abound, and people are scrambling for sales and gift ideas. I used to be a shopaholic and looooooved shopping sales too. That rush you get from getting a good...

WAMA Hemp Underwear Review

When you think about sustainable fabrics, what comes to mind? In my closet, I have some organic cotton, Tencel lyocell, Repreve (from recycled plastic bottles), bamboo… one fabric I don’t have much of is hemp. I did some reading about hemp, and it’s actually a powerhouse for an eco-friendly fabric! It’s strong, it’s renewable (grows fast and can be harvested...

The Rogerie: Rethinking Recycled Plastic Products

Plastic is still so pervasive in everyday products, it can be daunting to think about finding alternatives for everything! It’s even more daunting when you consider that only 11% of plastic intended for recycling is actually recycled in Canada. The problem with recycling plastic is that it degrades after going through the recycling process, so you really can only recycle...

tentree REVIEW: Sustainable Fashion at its Best

If you haven’t heard of tentree yet, you’re missing out! This Canadian company is my absolute favourite sustainable fashion brand. Of course, the most sustainable fashion is secondhand fashion, but if I DO need to purchase something new, tentree is my first go-to. Here’s why: They plant 10 trees for every item sold. For real! You even get a tree...

Blenderz Garment Recyclers: Solving Textile Waste

I get SO EXCITED when I hear about new local businesses who are doing amazing things for our environment. When I heard about Blenderz Garment Recyclers, I immediately contacted the owner, Sarah Janzen, to ask if I could do an interview with her. It is SUCH an amazing initiative and she is making a huge difference in solving textile waste...

[Re]Waste is Diverting Plastic from Landfills into New Products #YEG

Plastic pollution is a HUGE problem and contributor to climate change. Single use plastics especially cause major issues, and the vast majority of those plastics don’t get recycled. I was absolutely THRILLED to find out about [Re]Waste in Edmonton – a small business that is diverting plastic from landfills and making recycled plastic products! I had a chance to ask...