Archive for the ‘GreenUP Store’ Category

November’s Zero Waste Feature is Simply Natural Canada’s Vegan Deodorant. Winter is the perfect season to switch to a natural deodorant! Sherrie Le Masurier of Simply Natural Canada has developed an effective, magnesium-based deodorant with antibacterial essential oils. Her liquid formula is handcrafted right here in Peterborough, in small batches to ensure freshness and quality. It […]

TK Wide Insulated Bottle by Klean Kanteen This month’s #ZeroWaste feature product is the TK Wide Insulated Bottle by Klean Kanteen. These hard-wearing, stainless steel vessels keep drinks piping hot or icy cold for hours on end. No matter what you are drinking on the daily, having a reusable vessel is one of the most […]

This month’s Zero Waste Feature Product is the incredible reusable Unpapaer Towel made by Leah Black of Cheeks Ahoy. When Leah had her first child in 2013 she began making her own reusable flannel wipes to replace the standard disposable ones. Now Leah has two growing children, and she makes a range of reusable textiles. […]

This month’s Zero Waste Feature is The Stasher Bag – a reusable silicone storage bag! If your family uses re-sealable plastic sandwich bags, then reusable silicone Stasher bags are an excellent alternative. They are airtight, dishwasher friendly, and plastic free. Like their single use counterpart, Stasher bags are easy to use, whether you’re packing lunchtime […]

By Kristen LaRocque, GreenUP Store & Resource Centre Coordinator  You have likely heard about Canada’s waste challenges and the environmental plague of plastics. One of the main culprits is single-use, plastic water bottles, the majority of which do not get recycled, but rather end up in landfills, or worse, in parks, rivers, and forests. The […]

The Safety Razor!   This month’s zero waste feature is the safety razor!  This is an excellent alternative to cartridge razors, which are neither long-lasting nor recyclable. Safety razors are built to last a lifetime and the replacement blades are inexpensive, plastic free, and recyclable. The GreenUP Store carries two brands: Rockwell Razors and Merkur […]

This year, do Mother’s Day the GREEN way with Mother Nature approved gifts for all the Moms and Mom-figures in your life. See our top ten list of eco-friendly, local, organic, non-toxic, natural products and stop into the GreenUP Store at 378 Aylmer Street North in downtown Peterborough for these unique finds, along with many […]

Charcoal & Rose Petals Gentle Hand Soap This sweet smelling hand soap can be purchased in an 8oz glass bottle for $12 and then refilled for half the price. Founder SarahAnn Goldnau-Vogt, uses the small batch method and quality natural ingredients in the making of her liquid Castile soap. If you have your own 500mL […]

Looking for a zero waste alternative to conventional dish detergent? Sherrie Le Masurie of Simply Natural Canada has created a solid dish soap bar that is biodegradable and free of toxins and plastic packaging. This kitchen staple can be used with a dishcloth, brush or scouring pad to get dishes squeaky clean. The dish bar […]

March’s Zero Waste Feature Item Credo Bags Reusable Produce Bags   Credo Bags is a company based in Montreal, Canada. Since 2008, their goal is to inspire people to reduce plastic waste in the environment by providing practical alternatives. Their signature mesh cotton produce bag can be used instead of a single-use plastic bag, which […]