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Your Next Kitchen Adventure: Kombucha!

Tazmin shares their go-to, tried and true Kombucha recipe. The team in-store at The Apothecary has tasted it, and can agree, it is summer approved!

Plastic Free July is back! Try These Zero Waste Swaps

Whether you’re a long-time shopper at the Apothecary or new to our store, you may have heard of this staff-favourite summertime challenge. Plasti...

DIY Mason Jar Gifts: Cost & Low Waste Friendly

Everyone loves a thoughtful, hand-made gift, and one of our all-time favourites is DIY dried soup mixes in mason jars. Here are two of our favourit...

A Second Chance for Your Food Scraps

Have you ever looked through the fridge and realized that the produce you have has seen some better days? A wrinkly apple here, a squashed orange t...

5 Ways to Use Jolene’s Tea (That Don't Involve a Teacup!)

There’s no better way to cozy up in the autumn chill than with a steaming cup of organic loose-leaf tea - and Jolene’s Tea House, nestled in the he...

It's Plastic Free July!

July is one of our favourite times of the year because PFJ (Plastic Free July) is back! PFJ is a worldwide eco-challenge that you can introduce you...

Transitioning To A Low Waste Routine: Period Edition (Honest Talk)

Transitioning to a low waste routine when it comes to your period may seem daunting, but with the resources we have today it really is the most sim...

A Guide to April Seed Starting

As the ground around us begins to thaw, gardeners eagerly anticipate the start of a new growing season. April is an important part of this cycle, m...

Our Favourite Zero Waste Products In Store

The International Day Of Zero Waste is a powerful reminder for change and urges us to rethink our relationship with consumption and waste. By adopt...

Embracing New Beginnings: Oosouji and January 1st Traditions

As we approach the transition to the new year, let's pause to delve into two captivating traditions that signal the start of a new chapter in sever...

Deck the Halls with Sustainability

'Tis the season for upping your festive decor game and fun gift wrapping, but while making your space merry and bright, why not do it in a way that...

Breaking Free From Wish-Cycling Creating A More Sustainable World

In today's world, the importance of recycling has become widely recognized as a means of reducing waste and preserving our planet's resources. Howe...