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Announcement! ✨ I'm thrilled about some big changes happening on my page, and to my work overall. I've been working behind the scenes to rebrand my business. Rather than working on my writing/editing business with this IG page as a side hobby, I’ve brought everything together.
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I’ve thought long and hard about what I want to do in my business, and in the world overall, and I’ve decided: I want to create accessible, actionable, and empowering sustainability-related content.
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What does this mean?
💚 My blog (link in bio) has become more of a full-service website, with a focus on providing readers with actionable takeaways & resources. I’m also hoping to create more content there: maybe some downloadable PDFs, e-books, etc. Time will tell...
💚 New services! I'll still be writing/editing for organizations/publications/companies, but I’m very pleased to begin to offer workshops & speaking engagements, as well as consulting services for sustainability-related topics. Spread the word and wish me luck. 🙈
💚 When I work with brands on this page, I will be as discerning as before, but I will also request payment. I love working with small businesses, but I am also a small business. I need to generate income from the time and effort I put into my content so I can support myself & my family. There will be a sliding scale, and you’ll still see content that I do for free on occasion, depending on the circumstances.
💚 You can now support my work monetarily! This is a BIG AND SCARY thing, as I’m not used to asking for anything. However, I’ve learned from some fantastic people (such as @kash.ia & @polly.barks) that content creators deserve to be paid for their work. Not every post I make is groundbreaking (ha!) but I do create some very time-consuming, research-focused content that I’ve heard is helpful/valuable. This makes me so happy, but it’s also a lot of time and effort for free content. If you enjoy my work, and have the means, I’d love it if you could “buy me a coffee” (think: a tip/donation) through the Ko-fi link in my bio.
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I’m excited to hear your thoughts! Also, please let me know what you want to see more of. Thanks for following along, friends ❤️
What the heck are resin codes and why do they matter? ♻️ I sort of accidentally lied when I said that I was finished my series on plastics, because of course there’s lots more to say about plastics, and I’ll do my best to touch on some of it.
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Today I want to talk about resin codes—the triangular arrows with a number in the middle. You’ll recognize them from, well, everywhere! These codes came about in 1988, by the plastics industry. They’re now on all sorts of plastic packaging, 🥤but unfortunately, there’s a lot of misinformation about them. Here’s the lowdown. 🚮
What resin codes tell us: what sort of plastic the object is made out of.
What resin codes don’t tell us: if the plastic can be recycled. Contrary to popular belief, these do not tell us if the object is recyclable! For that, you’ll have to double check with your municipality’s system.
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What’s even more confusing is that some plastics that ARE recyclable don’t have resin codes on them. Resin codes are voluntary, not mandatory, for packaging producers.
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As always, the situation is complicated and I can’t make any blanket statements, as every scenario and location is different.
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My top tip: reduce plastic packaging when possible, and look into your city’s recycling rules so you’re better equipped to dispose of the plastic that you do obtain. (Please feel free to read up about different types of plastics in my plastics series! You can find it on my blog in my bio or in my stories highlights under “Materials and ingredients”.)
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Learn more:
[https://plastics.americanchemistry.com/Plastic-Packaging-Resin-Identification-Codes/]
[https://plastics.americanchemistry.com/Plastic-Resin-Codes-PDF/]
[https://recyclebc.ca/packaging-codes-explanation/]
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Instagram versus reality. 😊▶️😫 Inspired by @nonlocal.joy‘s posts about IG vs real life, I thought I’d do my own. What’s the similarity between these pictures? What’s the difference? The truth is that they’re both how I do dishes, and they’re both Zero Waste.
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If I were going for pure aesthetics, I’d get rid of this ugly blue brush that I originally bought for washing baby bottles. But of course that would be defeating the purpose of Zero Waste, even though the brush is made out of plastic. Zero Waste does not mean plastic free!
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Other than my trusty old blue plastic dish brush, I use the @notoxlife dish block for dishes, and some local refill @mountainskysoap castile soap for hands. (Not an ad, not sponsored, just two products I like.)
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What are you hanging onto in the name of Zero Waste, even though you wish you could retire it?
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What do libraries have to do with environmentalism? A ton! Trust me, public libraries are some of the coolest places and organizations—and librarians are some of the coolest people. I know this because, well, I am one (sort of)! 💁🏻♀️
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I have my Master’s Degree in Library and Information Studies from UBC, and although I don’t use my degree in my daily life (except by reading books to my son), I absolutely loved my time in grad school and learned so much.
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If you haven’t been to your local library since story time as a kid, it’s time to pay it another visit. Swipe through the photos above to learn why you should definitely fall back in love with your local public library.
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(Please note: keep in mind that when I say free, I mean that it’s typically taxpayer money. So it just makes sense to take advantage of what we’re already supporting!)
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Action item: Visit your local public library (even online!) and find something that you want to take advantage of.
You know I love to hear your thoughts! Do you use your library? Why or why not?
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I have a secret to tell you… 🤫 All of my teenage years and twenties when I was looking for the holy grail of skincare I had no idea that simply doing LESS would be the best for my skin. I’d buy elaborate skincare routines, listening to the sales pitches about what would be the best for drying out my skin where I needed it dried out and moisturizing it where it needed moisture. 🙄 I’ve probably spent thousands over the years. And guess what? It made no difference!
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Granted, if you have bad acne or serious skin conditions you’ll likely need a specialized routine and the help of a professional, but for my regular boring sorta-dry-sorta-oily sensitive skin, simple is best.
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And when I say simple I mean SIMPLE. 🧼 💧
Don’t get me wrong, my skin’s not perfect. I get the occasional hormonal breakout when I’m PMSing and my skin still does weird things every so often, but my complexion looks no different than when I was using the fanciest products I could afford.
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Swipe to see my top skincare tips and read my #lowwaste simple #skincare routine. I’ve also tagged the products I’m using these days in the photo. I love to support local brands, so wherever you live, I’d encourage you to find small brands near you (either for the products or the DIY ingredients if you make your own).
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I would love to know: what’s your skincare routine? Do you go all out or prefer simplicity? Any favourite products or tips to share?
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Not strictly sustainability content, but I thought I’d post about one of my articles that was just published in @alivehealth magazine! I used to work in-house there years ago, and I’m so honoured to continue to work for these lovely people on a freelance basis.
✍🏻 For this article, I had the privilege of interviewing an incredibly inspiring family. The article, “Three Generations of Healing”, explores how a teenager’s eating disorder recovery inspired her family and sparked a business. This daughter, mother, and grandmother team joined forces, adopted a plant-based lifestyle, and are now bringing their inspiring philosophy to the public with their new café.
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For them, this was an empowering decision that allowed them to take control of their wellness. I’m aware that a vegan diet is not for everyone, for a multitude of reasons such as accessibility, health, and culture. Not everyone’s eating disorder recovery can or should include a plant-based diet, and I’d like to encourage anyone reading this who thinks they may have an eating disorder to please seek professional help, as this family did.
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One thing I loved about this article was the discussion of how to shift the focus away from weight as a topic of conversation, especially around children. As a society we’re obsessed with weight, and it’s a terrible, harmful thing. We are so much more than a number on a scale. Raising my son, this is something I’m trying to be very aware of.
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I’ve included the link in my bio if you’re interested in reading the article! I’d love to hear your thoughts on it, and I’m also curious about your thoughts on our society’s ridiculous obsession with weight. How do you work to combat this in your daily life? 💭 (PS: I’ll mention some of my favourite self love accounts in my stories today!)
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