Trend & DIY Zero waste

Buying local is known to encourage the local economy in Quebec . Buying locally, however, does not mean that a product is made in Quebec. In fact, a Quebec company can sell 100% "made in China" if it wishes. Marie fil explains the difference between made in Quebec vs local purchase. In the best of all possible worlds, the consumer opts for a product made in Quebec in a local Quebec store! Buy imported products locally in Quebec Human exploitation, unsanitary manufacturing conditions, child labor, inhuman working conditions, indecent wages…. All aspects that allow much lower manufacturing costs overseas. For...

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,...