Baking soda is a multi-purpose ingredient that has been in domestic use since ancient times. This alkaline chemical is also known as sodium bicarbonate or bicarbonate of soda. It’s a product that is easily available in supermarkets or corner stores, and very affordable. Despite its name, baking soda has practical uses beyond baking and cooking.…
We’re halfway through the fall season and the ground is beautifully carpeted with red, orange, and golden leaves. As winter approaches, trees start preparing by shedding their leaves. Similarly, our bodies need to adapt to the cold. And just like trees, our skin is the first to feel the dryness from harsh weather. You make…
Valentine’s Day is traditionally focused on the romantic love between two individuals. That’s a beautiful thing to celebrate and we’re all-in on it. But there are other kinds of love too. As Life Without Plastic co-founder Jay Sinha wrote years ago in a university newspaper editorial on love… “There is not just one kind of…
Our challenge of finding a reliable plastic-free shampoo bar is over. We’ve finally found one that ACTUALLY works! Shampoo bars are gaining traction as a simple swap to reduce one’s plastic footprint at home. Think about all those plastic bottles for shampoos and conditioners that need to be replaced every couple of months, and then…
Let me tell you, each day is a new learning day at Life Without Plastic. But really, how can it not be? Life Without Plastic co-founders, Jay and Chantal, are pioneers in this eco-business, establishing the company in 2006. Both with law degrees from one of the best schools in the world, Jay lends his…
Let’s break the period taboo and talk plastic-free menstrual products! This is an important topic to explore because these monthly visits from ‘Aunty Flo’ can have a large impact on our bodies and our environment. Did you know that companies who create these products aren’t required to disclose all of the ingredients in their products…
We asked our operations manager, Sarah Wylie, to try our new Neem Body & Hair Shampoo with Tea Tree Oil. Here’s what she had to say about it… You may notice her enthusiasm: “I stumbled upon the ringer of the soap world! This neem and tea tree multi-purpose shampoo is everything you need in…
