When it comes to the world of aromatherapy, sustainability has become a hot topic of conversation. The choice between nature-extracted essential oils, synthetic fragrance oils, and natural fragrance oils can get a bit complex, especially when considering the environmental impact of all options.
Halloween is almost here! Don't let the fear of waste stop you from having fun. We've compiled the ultimate list of easy low-waste solutions so you and your kids can have a happy haunt.
In 2017, registered nutritionist Rouvè Hembling was troubled by the amount of plastic waste used in the kitchen: thus, the first Your Green Kitchen bowl cover was born.
When starting a low-waste journey, there are plenty of products you simply learn to live without — toothbrushes, however, are not one of those. Making the switch to a bamboo toothbrush is an easy way to divert this single-use plastic away from landfills and reduce your environmental impact.
It really doesn’t get more local than The General Bean! This family-owned needle felting company sources their wool from a Canadian mill just outside of the city. To learn more about The General Bean’s commitments to environmental sustainability, we interviewed fiber artist Jamie Bowen. She is one half of family-owned The General Bean, alongside her husband Mike.
This is the season for cooking up hearty meals, crafting, canning, preserving, and huddling around a cozy backyard fire. But before the first snowfall hits, there are a few important cleaning tasks you should check off your to-do list.
This sun salve is aptly titled after calendula’s common name, “Bride of the Sun”. Calendula has been known to promote skin regeneration and wound healing for hundreds of years, which makes it the perfect featured ingredient in a suncare recipe. Try whipping one up before camping, heading to the mountains, or anywhere else you’ll be basking in the heat.
Black culture is diverse, and food is a great reflection of that diversity. With a significant population in several countries around the world, each country’s cuisine speaks to their unique history. At the same time, food also helps us recognize points of unity between different cultures that go beyond skin colour.
Read on to explore popular dishes that can be found in multiple regions of the black diaspora, and learn about the subtleties that make them unique!
