Moving Day Waste Tips
Moving is one of the most wasteful times in a household’s life. Boxes, tape, bubble wrap, broken furniture, expired food, ...
Microplastics in BC Waters
British Columbia’s rivers, inlets and coastal waters are home to salmon, orcas, shellfish and countless other species. They also support ...
Plastic-Free July Tips
Plastic-Free July is a global challenge that encourages people to reduce single-use plastic for one month. Millions of households, schools, ...
Zero Waste School Lunches
School lunches create a surprising amount of waste. Juice boxes, snack wrappers, plastic bags, single-serve yogurt tubes, paper napkins and ...
Zero Waste Kitchen Tips
The kitchen produces more household waste than any other room. Food scraps, plastic packaging, paper towels, cling wrap and expired ...
Reusable Containers Guide
Reusable containers are one of the simplest ways to cut household waste, save money and keep food fresher for longer. ...
Furniture Donation in BC
Moving, downsizing or redecorating often leaves you with a sofa, dining table or dresser you no longer need. Instead of ...
Victoria Recycling Guide
Recycling in Greater Victoria has its own system and sorting rules, and they differ in important ways from Metro Vancouver ...
Metro Vancouver Garbage Rules
Putting out the trash in Metro Vancouver is more than tossing a bag into a bin. The region has some ...
Backyard Composting Guide
Backyard composting turns everyday kitchen scraps and yard waste into dark, crumbly, nutrient-rich soil. It costs very little, cuts the ...
Composting at Home in BC
Home composting is one of the easiest ways to cut household garbage, improve your garden soil and save money on ...
Zero Waste Grocery Stores in Vancouver
Vancouver has long been one of Canada’s leading cities for low-waste living. From refill shops on Main Street to bulk ...