Archive for the ‘#ZeroWaste Feature’ Category

International Women’s Day is March 8th 2020. This day serves as a reminder to strengthen our collective resolve to forge a gender equal world. This includes celebrating women’s achievements, raising awareness of bias, and taking action for equality. In light of this, the zero waste feature for the month of March is Garden of Eden’s […]

This Month’s Zero Waste Feature is Velvette Facial Oils, for oily, dry or mature skin types. Co-founders and sisters, Joyce Tse and Jenny Tse, launched Velvette in June 2017 after conducting extensive research on over 200 different plant oils. They selected only 20 organic oils based on texture, absorption, and nutritional profiles, as well as […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]