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Reducing your environmental impact also goes for your closet
I can’t speak for you, but since the pandemic started, I’ve come to master the art of filling carts on multiple low-cost clothing sites. Recently, I started questioning the impact that my consumption of clothing—which could be labelled fast fashion—has on the environment. What really happens when you buy cheap clothing from across the world?
Enjoy growing fresh herbs in the winter
Summer is always a great time to garden in outdoor spaces or turn your balcony into a green oasis. This year, I even took part in a few webinars on urban gardening and found out tons of useful information. Then when fall arrived, I wanted to keep experimenting with my garden and let’s face it—I just didn’t want to give up the pots of fresh herbs that I had appreciated so much over the summer!
Citrus-tahini tofu with peanuts and kale chips
A common source of food waste derives from lack of ideas about how to cook the ingredients we already have. We buy food and after a few days it starts to rot, or we simply don’t enjoy it as much as imagined before. This recipe is meant to enjoy that “don’t know what to do with” tofu, and that kale left in the fridge, before it looks like a yellow shrub.
A Vegetarian, In-Season Thanksgiving Feast!
With Thanksgiving approaching fast, are you wondering how to put together a vegetarian meal using in-season products without an enormous amount of effort? These 3 tasty recipes will help you spice up your menu for the big day!
Rescued tomatoes sauce and fresh orecchiette
Autumn is just around the corner, and the change of colours makes me crave almost daily for my favourite fruits: tomatoes. This recipe is intended to rescue not very fresh tomatoes and transform them into a tasty pasta sauce. A fresh home-made pasta recipe is proposed but feel free to use as well regular bought pasta…Especially that forgotten portion still lying in the fridge!
Zero Food Waste Recipe: Risotto Rosso
Today I invite you to celebrate the summer with a simple and easy-to-make dish, but which at the same time results in a burst of flavours, colours and sensations: a risotto rosso.
Spinach soup and garlic tofu
I have always loved spinach, either fresh in salad or cooked on a pie, still I often find them about to rot in the corner of the fridge. To avoid this tragic end, how about transforming them into a healthy and delicious soup accompanied by garlic tofu!
A Selection of Podcasts from Earth Day Canada
Whether you’re going for a quick (or slow) jog, cooking a tasty risotto or cleaning up your office, listening to a podcast is a great way to get out of your head and discover all kinds of inspiring environmental info. And the best part is that there are podcasts for everyone! Get those headphones on because Earth Day is about to reveal a selection of 3 podcasts that will expand your environmental horizons.
Why is reducing your meat consumption good for the environment?
Becoming vegetarian or at least reducing your meat consumption is one of the most effective personal actions you can take to protect our planet. Intensive fishing and industrial meat farming are currently creating a real environmental disaster. So, how does it really make a difference when you pay attention to what you put on your plate?
Do you really know what happens to your batteries?
Batteries! They’ve been part of your everyday life for as long as you can remember. In your remote controls, laptops, game consoles, or other portable electronic devices – they’re everywhere! But do you have the fully story on your batteries and what happens to them after recycling with Call2Recycle? We’re here to give you the scoop!
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