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Materials & ingredients

Here are the posts I’ve written about materials and ingredients, including my Plastics Series:

  • Plastics: Types #1-7 (health and environmental impacts)
  • Plastics: BPA (and its alternatives)
  • Plastics: What are resin codes and why do they matter?
  • Plastics: Other recycling-related symbols
  • Plastics: How to treat plastics
  • Aluminum
  • Silicone

 

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HeadshotI’m Leah, a writer, editor, and mom trying to live an eco-friendly life. I aim to share thoughts on sustainability in a way that inspires.

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Horrible things are happening all around the world, as we start to see and feel the effects of climate change more and more. And yet, somehow, in our daily lives, we find joy and gratitude. How do we balance these feelings? How do we feel the urgency of the situation and the need for action, as well as the little, happy moments that mean so much to us? 💚 I remind myself that it’s allowed, even necessary, to let myself feel joy and gratitude, because if I don’t, what am I fighting for? Being aware of the problems in the world means that we have a responsibility to act on them, but it doesn’t mean we’re not allowed to see the joy in our everyday lives. On the contrary, I think it’s more important than ever to experience joy. • Here, my son gathers autumn leaves. It was a good summer. For the first time in recent memory, Vancouver wasn’t under a cloud of forest fire smog. I know the smoke will return, but in addition to doing my best to fight climate change, I also tried to savour every smog-free moment. 🍂 Gratitude has somehow become a cliche and a buzzword, but it really is crucial. Where do you find joy? What are you grateful for today? . . . . . . . . #climatechange #climatecrusis #climateemergency #lesswaste #reducewaste #zerowaste #zerowasteblogger #lesswastelifestyle #lowwasteliving #zerowastejourney #vancouverblogger #reducereuserecycle #lowimpact #saveourplanet #saynotosingleuse #waronwaste #ourplanetourhome #selfcare #gowildlyandslow #embracetheseasons #myeverydaymagic #motherhoodunplugged #theartofslowliving #vancouvermom #vancouverinfluencer #slowchildhood #seekthesimplicity #ecoliving #sustainable #sustainableliving
A happy little bulk and low-waste haul from this past weekend. ✨🛒 • I love bringing my own cloth bags for bulk dry goods like popcorn, rice, and oats (just a few staples that I’m always stocking up on!). Not going to lie, I’m also always open to the interested looks I get from other shoppers. If I catch someone glancing, I’ll chat with them about using cloth bags, and they’re usually really excited by the idea. Just subtly recruiting other low-waste people wherever I go! 💁🏻‍♀️ • I also picked up a little scrubber from @portmoodyrefillery, as my husband accidentally threw ours in the garbage. 🙄 (Yes, it had a lot of life left in it. Yes, I mourned. Yes, he thinks I’m nuts. It was tough, folks, but I think we’ll get through it.) On the bright side, this scrubber is plastic-free and a much better option than the old one I had been using. Onwards and upwards, am I right? • What do you love to buy in bulk? Any tips you use while shopping? Are you a weirdo like me who tries to talk to strangers about cloth bags? 😉 @greenpeace_canada . . . . . #lesswaste #reducewaste #zerowastetips #zerowasteblogger #lesswastelifestyle #lowwasteliving #plasticpollution #plasticpollutes #goingzerowaste #zerowastejourney #vancouverblogger #zerowastehome #plasticfree #plasticfreeliving #plasticfreetips #reducereuserecycle #lowimpact #endplasticpollution #vancouverinfluencer #discoverunder10k #zerowasteirl #noplanetb #ecoadvocate #refillrevolution #breakfreefromplastic #ecolife #refill
Listening to myself and slowing down. It’s a funny thing—although I haven’t been in school for ages, I still somehow feel influenced by its schedule. At this point in the school year, we start to wind down projects and look forward to holiday break to get caught up with family and make time for what’s most important. 🧡 It’s not just school: the changing seasons and approaching winter often make us turn our focus inward. ☕️ The truth is, Instagram is a lot sometimes. Although I love producing content, it’s feeling like a bit too much at my current pace. Because I also have my writing and editing deadlines, these days I’m typically up at 6am working, and finishing up my work at 11pm (with lots of mom-ing in between, of course!). ✍🏻 It’s a lot to keep up with as well. I love and appreciate learning from all of the beautiful souls in these online spaces, but sometimes I forget to preserve my own mental and emotional energy. ✨ I’m not going anywhere, but I’m slowing down a bit. I’m going to throw my posting schedule out the window (Instagram won’t like that, but since the new algorithm started, so few people are seeing my posts anyway, I’m not too worried!). I’m also not going to worry about doing as much research-based content. My grid won’t look as structured, but oh well! 😜 Instead, I’m going to focus on the present: enjoying precious moments with family and little seasonal joys. 🍂 How’s everyone else feeling? Do you do the occasional “digital detox” or find social media to be too much sometimes? 💻
Last but certainly not least: today’s feature is Turnabout Luxury Resale. 🎉 This BC collection of consignment stores offer shoppers high-quality and designer resale fashion and accessories. Today I’m interviewing Erin Mathews, Social Media & E-Commerce Manager at Turnabout. • In my blog post (link in bio) she shared why secondhand clothing shopping is so fantastic, and offered her tips for the best shopping experience. Check it out—I’d love to hear your thoughts on secondhand shopping! 🛍 It’s also time for my last Fashion Week giveaway! This time it’s a $25 (Canadian) store credit to turnabout.com. To enter: 1️⃣Like this post. ️ 2️⃣Follow @leahstellapayne & @turnaboutluxuryresale 3️⃣Comment and tag a friend who’d love to win. Each comment is an entry. . This contest is open to residents of Canada, and the winner must be able to claim the prize in-person at their Granville Street (Vancouver) location. The contest is in no way affiliated with Instagram. Contest closes in one week: Nov 15. The winner will be chosen at random and will be contacted by Direct Message. If no reply in 24 hours, I’ll move on to a new winner. • Thanks everyone! Good luck and thanks for your support. . . . . . . . . #vancouverblogger #vancouverinfluencer #discoverunder10k #slowfashion #slowfashionblogger #sustainablestyle #ethicalstyle #sustainablefashion #ethicalfashion #ecofashion #secondhandshopping #buysecondhand #secondhandfirst #fastfashion #fastfashionsucks #carbonfootprint #curatedcloset #shopethical #buylessbuybetter #morewithless #shopconsciously #outfitrepeater #noplanetb #ethicallymade #fairtrade #whomademyclothes #consciousfashion #slowfashionmovement #lowimpact #letsrethinkfashion
Do you even thrift? 😋 The secondhand fashion market is now worth $24 billion, taking on fast fashion head-on. 🛍 Today, I’m talking about secondhand shopping and why it’s so great, as well as some tips about where and how to shop. Check out the link in bio for my full blog post! • What about you--do you shop secondhand? And tips or tricks, or favourite finds you’d to share? Later on today: an interview and a giveway with @turnaboutluxuryresale, a fantastic Vancouver consignment store. . . . . . . . . #vancouverblogger #vancouverinfluencer #discoverunder10k #slowfashion #slowfashionblogger #sustainablestyle #ethicalstyle #sustainablefashion #ethicalfashion #ecofashion #secondhandshopping #buysecondhand #secondhandfirst #fastfashion #fastfashionsucks #carbonfootprint #curatedcloset #shopethical #buylessbuybetter #morewithless #shopconsciously #outfitrepeater #noplanetb #ethicallymade #fairtrade #whomademyclothes #consciousfashion #slowfashionmovement #lowimpact #letsrethinkfashion
GIVEAWAY CLOSED. 💗 Thank you to everyone who entered. I’m so excited to introduce my new Fashion Week feature, Simply Merino! This Canadian slow fashion company makes merino wool clothing for babies and children—and they have some adult pieces now, too. Today I’m interviewing Shannon Dixon, the woman behind Simply Merino. She told me all about how she chooses her fabrics, supplies, and dyes, as well as how she ensures a low-waste production process at every step of the way. Check out the link in my bio for the full interview! ✍🏻 Guess what? It’s also time for another Fashion Week giveaway! It’s a $75 (Canadian) store credit to simplymerino.com. To enter: 1️⃣Like this post. ️ 2️⃣Follow @leahstellapayne & @simply_merino 3️⃣Comment and tag a friend who’d love to win. Each comment is an entry. ✨ This contest is open to residents of Canada and the USA. It is in no way affiliated with Instagram. Contest closes in one week: Nov 14. The winner will be chosen at random and will be contacted by Direct Message. If no reply in 24 hours, I’ll move on to a new winner. 🧵 Thanks everyone! Good luck and thanks for your support. 💗 . . . . . . . #vancouverblogger #vancouverinfluencer #discoverunder10k #slowfashion #slowfashionblogger #sustainablestyle #ethicalstyle #sustainablefashion #ethicalfashion #ecofashion #secondhandshopping #buysecondhand #secondhandfirst #fastfashion #fastfashionsucks #carbonfootprint #curatedcloset #shopethical #buylessbuybetter #morewithless #shopconsciously #outfitrepeater #noplanetb #ethicallymade #fairtrade #whomademyclothes #consciousfashion #slowfashionmovement #lowimpact #letsrethinkfashion
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