A versatile and popular dairy product, yogurt is used around the world. With some overlap, its applications are varied across the Mediterranean, Central Asian, South-South East Asian and Eastern European culinary cultures. Yogurt can make a daily healthy snack or can be included in everyday cooking. The probiotics in yogurt are beneficial for gut health…
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…
Ahhhh, beeswax! Can’t you just smell that rich, honeyish aroma when you read the word?! We’ll get more into why we love beeswax — and our beeswax wrap products. But let’s start with a substantive nod to the industrious beeswax makers, and acknowledge the power and importance of bees for life on Earth. A Triad of…
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…
So it looks like real, live, in-person back-to-school is happening for most students around the world. What a relief! And with back-to-school comes back to snacks for lunches! At home or on the go we have all kinds of tips for zero waste and plastic-free snacks! Get Baking So many cookies and snacks come in…
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…
Many of our most common household staples like hair care products, laundry detergents, dish soaps, and cleaning supplies come in plastic bottles and need frequent replacing. Although the bottles are often recyclable, only about 9% of plastics actually get recycled globally. The rest ends up in landfills, incinerated, or contributes to the “millions of metric…
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…
