Category: shop green

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...

My Favourite Green Things for 2020 #shopsmall #YEGlocal

The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on EVERYONE, but it has been particularly tough for small business owners. When people are trying to avoid going out to shop, it becomes all too easy to order from Amazon or other online retailers that have lots of different stuff in one place. It has been very encouraging to see that support for...

Tiny Toy Co.: Upcycling Toys

I was soooo excited when I found out about Tiny Toy Co. A company that collects unwanted small toys and toy debris (think of all those random pieces you come across and you have no idea what toy sets they belong to… or those games that are missing just the odd piece…) – and then puts them together into new...

My Zero Waste Bathroom Essentials

It has taken a while, but I’ve finally been able to swap out my bathroom products so that I’m no longer purchasing anything in plastic! I’m sharing my zero waste bathroom essentials for face, body, and hair, with lots of options for you. Here they are from left to right in my photo. NO TOX LIFE Onyx Detoxifying + Cleansing...

My Favourite Local Green Things for 2019 #YEG

I’m doing things a little differently this year and focusing my favourite green things list on local Edmonton businesses who really embody sustainable practices. Greta Thunberg really has had a significant impact on my thinking in the last several months, and I want to do even more to lower my own carbon footprint. One of the ways I can do...

Hello Sunday Shopping Tote Bag Review

I think everyone knows that bringing your own bag when you go shopping is one of the easiest ways to participate in reducing waste. Refusing is one of the key R’s that I have been trying to practice. I have fabric bags in my car, and a few that fold up thrown in my purse. I’m trying to get better...

How to Shop Second Hand Clothing Like a Boss

I am so excited about sharing this post with you! I am by no means an expert on how to shop second hand clothing. Occasionally I go to thrift stores in search of things like toys, books, housewares, and sometimes will spy something for my kid or for myself. But I have to admit that I do love getting new...

FUSION Serum by FEY Cosmetics REVIEW

I hate to admit it, but I think my skin now falls into the category of “aging”. It certainly falls into other categories like “combination”, “sensitive”, “problem”, and “dry”. In harsh cold Edmonton winters, my skin goes a little completely crazy. It was during one of those -30C cold snaps that I received the FUSION serum by FEY Cosmetics to...

LAMOSE Water Bottles, Mugs and Tumblers REVIEW

It’s no secret that I adore my LAMOSE water bottles. Ever since I discovered these plastic-free, all stainless steel water bottles that keep drinks cold for 24 hours, or hot for 12 hours, I have not used any other bottles! They are so easy to keep clean, AND you can get them custom engraved. Robson 14 0z Bottle I was...