Trend & DIY Zero waste

The holiday season will soon arrive and so will the rush of gifts. Educators, teachers and loved ones will be part of the list of people to spoil. Why not offer an ecological candle for Christmas? Another idea for a zero waste Christmas ! Offer an ecological candle to his teacher or his educator A candle is heat. It is an intoxicating smell and a moment of happiness. Before the holidays, all parents are looking for something to offer their children's teachers and educators. At this time, it's easy to fall into overconsumption. The eco-friendly candle is a gift whose...

The city of Sherbrooke has just announced an increase in the amount for financial assistance for the purchase of durable feminine hygiene products . For women followers of zero waste and an eco-responsible lifestyle, this excellent news will allow the purchase of eco-responsible products such as washable sanitary napkins or menstrual panties. Sherbrooke increases financial assistance for sustainable feminine hygiene products The first amount offered by the city was $40,000 to help customers wishing to opt for a more eco-responsible lifestyle. After nearly 600 requests for financial assistance for durable hygiene products, Sherbrooke must double the initial amount. Thus, a...

Halloween is a holiday adored by children, but also by many parents. The preparation, the choice of costumes and the harvest of candies, each stage comes with these little pleasures. Of course, like all holidays, Halloween comes with massive overconsumption. Eco-responsible Halloween... How do we do it? Marie fil has concocted some tips for you to make your Halloween more environmentally friendly! Borrow or rent your Halloween costumes Dressing up one evening a year can be done without buying a new one. Talk to your friends, they probably have a costume to lend you or even trade you. Probably you...

The holiday season will arrive soon enough. Shopping centers are already in Christmas mode. Overconsumption is once again in the spotlight and advertising budgets are at their maximum. Santa Claus doesn't seem to care about the fate of the planet. However, many people want to go back to basics by trying a zero waste Christmas... Can it be? Zero waste Christmas in Quebec, what is it? The principle of Christmas is well known, we meet in front of a Christmas tree and we give each other a multitude of gifts. The bill is salty and the happiness short-lived. Every Christmas,...

Inflation is currently at record highs in Canada . After 2 difficult years, mortgage interest rates are rising and so are the cost of groceries. The population's wallet is light, but the expenses are heavy. Sustainable consumption is a solution increasingly presented both financially and environmentally speaking. What if sustainable consumption was the solution to inflation ? Fight inflation with sustainable purchasing Consumers have long been accustomed to consuming products at a discount in order to consume more. Go around the Dollorama or buy too much for no reason. Marie fil suggests that you consume less, but consume better! Many...