In honor of No Straw November, it’s time to talk about all the new alternatives to plastic straws that have started popping up. We’ve likely all heard about and possibly used the stainless steel straw, the paper straw, reusable plastic straws, and the silicone straw. So what’s new on the reusable/disposable eco-friendly straw front? You…
Think of your kitchen and all the nooks and crannies filled with plastic products, whether you use them every day or once a year. Think of all the places where plastic is present without you being fully cognizant of it. Have you thought about those plastic popsicle molds? Lots more on those below… The sellers…
Covid-19 disclaimer: we realize that many people are under different types of health restrictions and some bulk stores already have their products pre-bagged. As restrictions lift, we are seeing bulk stores start allowing customers to bring their own containers and begin to bag their products. A few years ago, when someone mentioned “bulk shopping” I…
Living without plastic is a journey of behavioural change: it’s all about creating new habits… and all journeys begin with one step. This message has infused our philosophy and approach since we began on our plastic-free journey over 15 years ago, long before living without plastic was a “thing.” Here’s how we describe the approach…
Mason jars have many amazing and unexpected uses. You can use them, among other things, for growing sprouts, dispensing soap, for bulk shopping and storage, and for making awesome cold brew coffee using a stainless steel cold brew filter. Actually, you can not only make coffee with the cold brew filter, you can also make…
Sprouts – a nutritious superfood Sprouts combine healthy eating and great taste. What if we told you they can also be available right on your windowsill? Different types of sprouts have become very popular in the food market as nutritious superfoods. Each type of sprout has its own unique benefits. Research on the broccoli, arugula, kale…
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…
Plastic inside or outside the lid – What is best? One essential product our customers have been asking for since the very start of our business in 2006 is an insulated stainless steel thermos with a stainless steel lid. All the thermal containers at the time were either made entirely of plastic or made with…
With the candy wrappers, costumes, and cobwebby decorations, there is a lot of plastic that can come out of this spooky holiday. We’ve been brainstorming and have come up with some interesting alternatives to celebrate Halloween in style without using plastic! Candies without plastic Candies are of course what kids have come to expect, and…
Does This Lunch Bag Symbolize Where Product Design is Heading in This Climate Change Era? As environmentalists, business owners and worried citizens, we believe the foundation of solutions to climate change and this environmental crisis will consist of small, simple changes by everyday individuals and businesses, coupled with broad systems change. In her recent speech…
