Archive for the ‘Waste Free’ Category

The following column was co-written with Green Economy Peterborough member and recycling enthusiast Adeilah Dahlke of Jigsaw Organizing Solutions. When getting yourself organized in the home and business, it is […]

By: GreenUP By next month, the City of Peterborough will have the opportunity to become a whole lot greener. Eligible households are already receiving their Green Bins and becoming a […]

By: Lili Paradi, Communications Manager Plastic-Free July is a month-long global movement that activates millions of people to be part of the solution to plastic pollution. GreenUP is shining a […]

By Emily Twomey, Program Assistant – Green Economy Peterborough Not only is it Waste Reduction Week in Canada, but the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)’s Small Business Week also […]

By Kristen LaRocque, Coordinator of the GreenUP Store and Resource Centre “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet.” […]

The Zero Waste Feature for August is Charcoal & Rose Petals’ Gentle Face Bar – click here to order it via the online GreenUP Store. This gentle cleansing soap is […]

Here’s a fun giveaway from the GreenUP Store to share with the father-figures in your life! Scroll down for the entry form! This Father’s Day let’s honour the father-figures in […]

Here’s a fun giveaway from the GreenUP Store to share with the mother-figures in your life! Scroll down for the entry form! This Mother’s Day let’s tip our hats to […]

The coldest month of the year is upon us and with it the celebration of love! The Zero Waste Feature for February turns bathing into luxury and makes for a […]

This month’s Zero Waste Feature is Simply Natural Canada’s Eucalyptus Spearmint Shower Steamers! These aromatic shower steamers are a great way to create a spa experience at home. It’s like […]