Hey, Green Junkie!Okay, be honest, do you have a stash of unwanted gifts in your closet? Or maybe they’re piling up in the dark corners of your bedroom or basement?It’s inevitable that we often get gifts that we don’t fall in love with, or maybe it just doesn’t fit in with our lifestyle. Or ... Read More about Episode 15: Unwanted Gifts? What To Do With Them.
Episode 14: Creative and Sustainable Ways to Wrap Gifts
Hey, Green Junkie!With the holidays upon us, it’s just about time to start wrapping all those gifts that our loved ones are excitedly anticipating.According to a study from Stanford, over 25 million tons of garbage are created during the holiday season and most of that ends up directly in ... Read More about Episode 14: Creative and Sustainable Ways to Wrap Gifts
Episode 13: Fake vs. Real- Creative Holiday Tree Ideas
Hey, Green Junkie!Tell me, are you a real tree lover or do you stick with an artificial tree every year at Christmas?This question can often spark the most interesting debates because we have so many deep-rooted traditions tied up into what kind of tree we put presents under.And I ... Read More about Episode 13: Fake vs. Real- Creative Holiday Tree Ideas
Episode 12: Green Junkie Gift Guide – Sustainable Holiday Shopping
Do you want to live a little more green this holiday season? Are you torn between wanting to shower your people with love and being kind to our earth in the process?Because I know you understand that sustainable shopping is better for the people, the planet and your wallet!When you ... Read More about Episode 12: Green Junkie Gift Guide – Sustainable Holiday Shopping
Sustainable and Ethical Holiday Gift Guide
So you want to live a little more green this holiday season…And you want to show the ones you love how much you care, but don’t necessarily want to support big box stores…You came to the right place.Shopping sustainably is better for people and better for the planet (plus your products ... Read More about Sustainable and Ethical Holiday Gift Guide
Episode 11: Eco-Friendly Travel Tips
Hey, Green Junkie!The earth is a beautiful place and we have the privilege of being able to get in a car or a plane and go anywhere we want to capture its never-ending beauty. However, you might be wondering how to do that and still take care of the earth that you’re spending time and money to ... Read More about Episode 11: Eco-Friendly Travel Tips
Episode 10: How to Host an Eco-Friendly Holiday Party
Hey, Green Junkie!According to Waste-Free Canada, household waste can increase more than 25% in the holiday season and with Halloween done and over with; the holidays are officially here! Whether you love it or hate it, there is no getting around the hustle and bustle this time of year. And ... Read More about Episode 10: How to Host an Eco-Friendly Holiday Party
Episode 09: Eco Organizing – Reuse What You Already Have
Hey, Green Junkie!Do you ever get into the purging mood and have a desire to re-organize everything in your home?It’s normal to immediately jump in the car, head to the store and start stocking up on baskets and plastic containers in order to finally gain control of all the chaotic things in ... Read More about Episode 09: Eco Organizing – Reuse What You Already Have
Episode 8: Recycling plastic – What do Those Numbers Mean?
Hey, Green Junkie!Ever wondered what those little numbers at the bottom of your plastic bottles, jars and containers mean?Those little numbers might be small but the information they give us is mighty.From the chemicals the plastic is made from to how we should recycle that item - the ... Read More about Episode 8: Recycling plastic – What do Those Numbers Mean?
Episode 07: Buying Power – Green Grocery Shopping
Hey, Green Junkie!Have you ever thought about what kind of grocery shopper you are?Maybe you’re the always prepared type who comes with your itemized list complete with prices and cash. Perhaps you’re armed with a generic list of the essentials but will definitely be grabbing those limited ... Read More about Episode 07: Buying Power – Green Grocery Shopping