Sustainability

Skincare <> Worldcare

September 14, 2020

I have a confession: There’s plastic in my skincare routine. And that’s not all -- there are other ways our skincare routines may be harming the planet. Do you ever feel a little icky that we spend...

The Problem with DIY and Etsy Shampoos

September 9, 2020

So you want to wash your hair naturally?   Natural solutions give us more control over what we put on our bodies and into the environment. It’s also easier to reduce your plastic waste - especially...

4 Tips for Sustainable Back to School

September 2, 2020

Summer went by fast. It’s back to school already and while some have transitioned to homeschooling, and some classes are resuming virtually, that’s not the reality for everybody. For those sending ...

6 Zero Waste Hacks for Life During a Pandemic

August 31, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has left many of us feeling discouraged by the increase in disposable plastics despite reduced pollution levels.   Though, even if you are using a little more plastic than usu...

The Problem with Hand Sanitizer that NO ONE is Talking About

August 16, 2020

Before every meal, after arriving home, before and after grocery shopping… it’s hand cleaning non-stop. Soap and hand sanitizer are flying off the shelves, but there’s a problem with hand sanitizer...

7 things you can do for the planet after Plastic-Free July

July 30, 2020

  Plastic-Free July is a great way to bring awareness to the harm plastic is doing to our planet, but let's not stop there. As consumers, we all know it's important to reduce, reuse, and refuse si...

How to freeze food without plastic

July 24, 2020

Freezing stuff without plastic can be confusing. Seemingly straightforward options have their own problems, so how do you freeze stuff and stay eco-friendly? We’ll dive into the best plastic-free a...

3 Reasons Why We Should Avoid Paper Towel

February 7, 2020

Let’s talk paper towels.   Plant based and biodegradable…. sounds good right?  Turns out…. maybe not. Here are the 3 main issues. They’re packaged in plastic. “Humans consume millions of tons of ...

'LOOFIE' | The Microplastic-Free, Backyard Compostable, Scouring Sponge

January 17, 2020

Is it too much to get this excited about a scouring sponge?

Is Silk the Right Material for Our Floss? Let's talk about it

January 15, 2020

The Canadian dental association recommends that we floss once a day to avoid tartar build up. "In 1994, Americans used more than 2.5 million miles of dental floss, the equivalent of circling the ...

Which Plastic-Free Packaging Should We Go With?

January 10, 2020

As you all know, etee loves feedback from our plastic-free community, and we need your help again. We are re-developing the packaging of our bamboo toothbrushes and we're stuck in the middle with t...

Win a Plastic Free LIQUID Dish Soap Kit!

October 5, 2019

Developing the World's First Plastic-Free LIQUID Dish Soap

October 4, 2019

Check this.  It's 7am, I didn't sleep well, kids got up at 5am and both Mandy (my wife) and I are super cranky.  We all have to get out the door by 7:45 and so when Mandy volunteers to be on dish...

Is Climate Change a 'Hippy' Thing?

September 28, 2019

5 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day and Make Real Change

April 17, 2019

Make Earth Day Radical Again

March 19, 2019

The Making of Change, One Step at a Time

February 16, 2018

Okay, so I've long known that plastic has some heinous effects on the environment, but when I learned that estrogen mimicking compounds are in most plastics, plastic and I were no longer friends. I...

What Is the True Cost of Christmas?

December 20, 2017

A few days back - scrolling through our YouTube comments - I came across a witty one from Blitz Fire (actual name) who said: "Problem is, you're trying to make way too much money off it."   My r...

What is the Most Sustainable Fabric?

December 1, 2017

We want sustainability!   But why is it that sustainable so often means ultra hippy looking, bland or way beyond affordable?   We want lively! We need long-lasting! Surely that can also mean sus...