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Let's Talk Trash: Refrigerator food waste

Let's Talk Trash: Refrigerator food waste

About a quarter of the food we buy, we toss. We load up at the grocery store with the best of intentions to cook up a storm. A month later, we find two half-full jars of questionable pasta sauce lurking behind sour milk.
Let's Talk Trash: Bursting the balloon

Let's Talk Trash: Bursting the balloon

This heat wave may have you brainstorming ways to cool down or even ideas for hosting a celebration outdoors. If so, balloons might be on your shopping list.
Let's Talk Trash: Black Friday hangover cure

Let's Talk Trash: Black Friday hangover cure

In the wake of Black Friday and Buy Nothing Day, consumers and those opting out all have the chance to contemplate the merits of their choices.
Let's Talk Trash: Upcycle your garden

Let's Talk Trash: Upcycle your garden

Your garden is planted and the first fruits are picked, but your green thumb is still itching. If so, there is plenty you can do in the garden that won’t put a dent in your wallet, and may even clean up the yard to boot.
Let's Talk Trash: Garburator vs. compostor

Let's Talk Trash: Garburator vs. compostor

Some food-waste disposal options more green-friendly than others
Let's Talk Trash: Are disposable cups garbage?

Let's Talk Trash: Are disposable cups garbage?

Do you have your reusable water bottle or personal coffee mug today? Many of us have converted to the sanity of bringing these with us wherever we go, but apparently not all.
Let's Talk Trash: Zero-waste picnics

Let's Talk Trash: Zero-waste picnics

Has the brilliant sunshine inspired you to bring out the blanket and picnic basket? The good news is we can celebrate a summer meal outside without making a bear-sized mess. As usual, zero waste starts with planning.
Let's Talk Trash: Eco-friendly art

Let's Talk Trash: Eco-friendly art

We love to be surrounded by beauty, and on the west coast of BC it is in abundant supply everywhere we look in the form of mountain vistas, lush forests and burnt orange sunsets.
Let's Talk Trash: Beating the heat

Let's Talk Trash: Beating the heat

If this heat has you beat, it may be short-circuiting your inner earth lover.
Let's Talk Trash: Garburators rinse away evidence

Let's Talk Trash: Garburators rinse away evidence

At the end of a long day and a homemade meal, it can be tempting to fill the dishwasher and toss food scraps in the trash or down the garburator.