Meal planning is an important aspect of sustainable eating (check out my blog post Sustainable Eating Made Easy) and sustainable living altogether. It can provide numerous benefits for you and your family. According to Project Meal Plan, meal planning is the simple act of taking some time to plan any number of your meals for the week. And this […]
DIY Home Cleaning Products: Kitchen Edition
In the market for effective home cleaning products? Look no further than your cupboards and pantry. Increasingly, households are turning to natural and homemade cleaning solutions to avoid toxic chemicals, cut costs, and reduce plastic waste. Household supplies already stocked in your pantry like white distilled vinegar and baking soda are excellent all-purpose cleaners. And, […]
5 Things You Don’t Need to Buy New
It’s true! We all need stuff. But many of the items we need to live can be obtained without buying brand new. In several instances, buying new can be an unnecessary waste of money, and may exacerbate the problem of environmental waste. Often, pre-owned items bring BIG savings and more value for money when compared […]
7 Home Organisation Tips to Avoid Clutter and Reduce Waste
Good organisation could be your answer to household clutter, waste, and freeing up more space in the home (no need to fill it with more stuff). At the very least, it’ll help you locate your keys. Minimise clutter in every part of your home with these simple organisation tips. First off… have a regular cleaning […]
Food Preservation Methods: Simple Ways to Preserve Your Food at Home
Food waste is a huge economic, environmental, and ethical problem globally. For households, it can be costly but there are some simple things we can do to reduce the amount of food (and dollars) wasted each week. Proper food storage practices keep food fresh for longer and reduce food waste (check out my post on Food […]
The Buyerarchy of Needs: A More Intentional Approach to Shopping
I’m sure most of us are familiar with Maslow’s hierarchy of needs which examines the motivation behind human behaviour and choices. According to Maslow’s hierarchy, humans must fulfill basic needs in a specific order to achieve self-actualization (top-level need). Sarah Lazarovic, a Canadian artist and visual journalist, has reimagined Maslow’s hierarchy to bring a fresh take […]
12 Simple Ways to Live with Less Plastic
Plastic currently offers unmatched properties including versatility, durability and low cost, making it the preferred material of the modern economy. Sadly, one of its best qualities – its durability – is responsible for numerous environmental woes that currently persist. Some plastic material can take up to 600 years to break down. Thus, once produced, it BASICALLY […]
A Beginner’s Guide to a More Sustainable Beauty Routine
When it comes to the beauty industry, we are constantly bombarded by new trends and products. Not to mention, the flood of beauty hacks and routines from the ever-increasing number of beauty influencers. While the idea of beauty has always shifted, these days the trends seem to be changing faster. Sustainability has been one of […]
Food Storage Tips: Simple Ideas to Keep Your Food Fresh for Longer
If you’re anything like me, you’re all about getting bang for your buck – almost nothing goes to waste and everything is used until the last drop. This post is all about helping you get the most out of your groceries. We’re not about throwing away dollars on spoilt or wasted food! These food storage […]
8 Things I’ve Learnt Since Adopting a Minimalist Lifestyle
Minimalism has become quite a popular term in recent years, but it takes on a personal meaning, nonetheless. Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists describe minimalism as “a tool that can assist you in finding freedom,” while Courtney Carver of Be More with Less describes it as “simply removing the things that […]