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Often party bags are filled with sweets encased in non-recyclable wrappers and cheap plastic toys that don’t last beyond the evening. Step up your Halloween party bags this year by focusing on a few high-quality items that guests will appreciate. Useful, reusable gifts provide a lasting memento of a fun evening and help reduce the overall waste footprint of a well-attended gathering.Halloween party bag treats These eco-friendly gift bag ideas will help celebrate the season in authen … read more

Between the decorations, trick or treating, and focus on tasty snacks, Halloween can easily become a celebration that generates mounds of rubbish. This year, host a low-waste Halloween and celebrate the spooky season without the added horror of excessive waste.Keep things simple If this is your first low-waste event, avoid overcomplicating the planning for the best chance of keeping waste to a minimum. A little creativity can turn upcycled everyday items, foraged recycling, and invent … read more

It is estimated that emissions from residential homes make up about 10 percent of global greenhouse emissions, although this doesn’t account for other factors like what we eat and wear, or the waste we produce.Adapting your home to make it more eco-friendly Not everybody is in a position where they can design a house from scratch, but there are lots of things you can do to ensure your home is as eco-friendly as possible. Energy efficient light bulbs If you haven’t already, invest … read more

Fighting plastic pollution may at times feel like an impossible battle. A quick look at our roadsides or beaches is testament to this. However, if we all do our bit, we can make a difference.Auditing your lifestyle If you’re serious about reducing plastic pollution, it’s probably best to start at home. To that end, try spending a bit of time evaluating how much plastic you use and in which areas of your life it is prevalent. Plastic products in the bathroom Some questions to consi … read more

The term sustainable is self-explanatory: it means sustaining life on this planet and the ecological balance required to do this. There must be sufficient resources left to meet future generations’ needs. This requires using resources responsibly: to avoid irreplaceable depletion of reserves or causing lasting environmental damage. Why is sustainability important? There must be a balance between protecting the environment, exploiting natural resources, and serving society’s needs. C … read more