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One "last post"--recommending the shampoo bars at Lush in Park Royal. I admit the shop aims for the boutique luxury market, but the bars may be surprisingly economical, considering how long they last compared to a plastic bottle of chemicals and water. So if you're at Park Royal on another errand, consider stopping at Lush for a...

Thanks to my team and to everyone who has participated in the Ecochallenge. This is a great opportunity to not only learn a lot, but also to be reminded of how important every little action can be. I am encouraged by the articles, actions and testimonials. Together, we are making a difference.

Today I tried to avoid excess plastic by taking my own container to the supermarket-- a lightweight oval container with a snap-on lid that I'd saved and washed instead of recycling it after a take-out meal. At the fish counter, I asked the clerk to place the 2 pieces of steelhead I'd chosen in my container instead of wrapping them up in a...

Although I already own a supply of fabric mesh bags, the trick is to have all of them clean and ready to go for produce shopping. With all my bags clean from yesterday's laundry, I stopped at a small produce stand first before moving on to the supermarket. More items are displayed in open bins in the small store, and more foods are seasonal and...

I'm inviting all my friends to give me any questions they have about recycling and composting, so that I can research the answers and include them in my guide.

Camping can really make you more aware of how much single-use plastic is consumed daily. However, it can also provide the opportunity to notice ways to reduce single or short-term use plastics on a daily basis. That's what I've been finding lately, anyway. I think being aware can help you to come up with more sustainble practices that often...

Great video by Wild Hope: How to Save the World from Plastic https://youtu.be/Fg7LxRr9ux8

I am working on a listing for my community of what is compostable, recyclable and what is not. You would think it would be easy to do, but when our area encompasses three municipalities and two different systems, it is not so straight forward. It also varies if you live in an apartment or a single family home. What is encouraging, are new...

I'm am seeking out more plastic reducing and bulk/refill shops around the city. There are more than I thought. I'll definitely be adding some of them to my list of places to check out. Still on the search for larger, portable refillable jugs and bottles though.

Each day I seem to think of some additional source of plastic that I use daily, as it seems to be everywhere. It doesn't always seem possible to remove plastic things right away, but I certainly find it helpful to focus on eliminating single use items while keeping the reusable ones. At times plastic items are promoted in order to avoid single...