Looking for a plastic free, zero waste and sustainable alternative to labeling the food in your kitchen? Look no further, I have you covered. When I started on shedding plastic from my life I naturally tackled my food cupboards first. That was where most of the unnecessary plastic packaging hid. I began storing my food in glass c…

I wrote in my last post that my hiatus was busy but sadly not as productive as I had planned. A dose of illness was mixed in leaving me with plans that went astray. It is nice to be back on the blog, writing about my eco journey. I was afforded some time to do a spring clean. I slowly piled up items that we don't use and have two or…

Women wear only 30% of their wardrobe. I can attest to this and I bet you can too. We all have our fave items that are on rotation each week with the rest sitting there worn only a number of times. No wonder standing in front of our closets can be frustrating. Image from imcreator.com We are faced with bulging closets but only …

My toothpaste was one of my first personal care items that I swapped for a plastic free home made alternative. My first batch was made of bicarb soda and mint. The Builder being his usual supportive self gave my toothpowder a go. The first two weeks went by and we were happy with the switch to plastic free toothpowder. Then the min…

So this happened.  My blog has been nominated in the Social Good Category for the 2014 Bupa Health Influencer Blog Awards! What does healthy living have to do with plastic free, wasting less and sustainable living? Everything. Absolutely everything. My life has become healthier because I have eased back on plastic. I am n…