It’s plastic free July! One of my goals when I started this blog was to try and be as #plasticfree as possible for the month of July. But I have to admit that I have become a bit slack over the last few months. As my daughter gets older (and more mobile), life feels like…
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Zero Waste Home
I just finished reading Zero Waste Home by Bea Johnson. Great read. Lots of helpful tips about to live a full wholesome life without producing much if any waste. I don’t really want to take it back to the Library! But for all you Eco Mackay-ites out there, it is now available for lending again….
Eco Crusade
Crusade [kruːˈseɪd/] (noun) is defined as: ‘a vigorous campaign for political, social, or religious change.’ – Google Dictionary When I started my blog a few months ago it, I hoped it would: 1. hold me accountable to my pledge for a more eco existence in 2016 2. give me some direction in my new life as a…
Blowing my own crumpet
We had my husband’s family Christmas last night while two of his brothers were home. And when trying decide the best place for breakfast in the morning, we settled on the deck ‘cafe’ at our place. A good place to be on a muggy December morning with a cool south-easterly breeze. We spoke about making…
Eco Crusade: Weekly Summary
Although, my official eco crusade doesn’t begin until January 2016, I’ve been reading, researching and investigating ways to reduce the impact that my family has on the environment. The amount of information online and on social media about sustainable living is overwhelming! And I wanted to share with you the trials and triumphs from this…
Plastic not so Fantastic
This morning, I woke up. I looked at my plastic watch and changed out of my plastic pyjamas. I had a shower standing in a plastic bath, washed my hair with shampoo from a plastic bottle. Then I cleaned my teeth with a plastic toothbrush and toothpaste from a plastic tube. I fed my daughter breakfast…
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