Educational Posts

Understanding the Cost of Consumption: The “Magical Hexagon”
In Germany, every 6th grade student learns about the Magical Hexagon in economics, which symbolises the six economic policy objectives that are to be achieved simultaneously and to the same extent, in theory:

A Guide to WasteLess Camping
If you’re currently planning a hiking or camping trip, please take a few minutes to plan it as WasteLess as possible. We’ve created a fillable WasteLess Camping Guide (regular value $15) to help you

The High Price of Convenience
Fast food, drive-throughs, smart devices,… our craving for convenience seems to be endless and companies are spending millions of dollars every year to identify and create new ways to satisfy our addiction to

What can we do to fight climate change on an individual level?
Already today but certainly increasingly in the future, climate change is impacting our natural environment, food sources, and infrastructure across the globe. The magnitude of these effects is growing every year and there

A Guide to WasteLess Stain Removal
Stains just happen. And when they do, it can sometimes be tempting to hit them with harsh chemicals to return the fabric back into its pre-stain state. However, harsh chemicals also get into

Spring Cleaning without Toxic Detergents or Waste
Commercially available cleaning detergents can not only harm the environment, they can also harm you. Many detergents contain known carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, and neurotoxins. Making your own detergent(s) means taking charge of the

How to Save Water Every Day
Fresh water is one of our most important substances for preserving life. And while our blue planet is made up of roughly 70% water, only about 1% of it is drinkable. With now

Valentine’s Day: Frugal and WasteLess
Canadians spend approximately $37 million on Valentine’s Day each year (Source). Each gift that you offer not only impacts your wallet, it also impacts the environment. That’s because each item needs to be

Saving Energy Lowers Our Impact
Canada’s energy consumption is 3x as high as the world’s average consumption. When it comes to energy, saving it not only helps to conserve our beautiful planet, it also saves you some of

In 2022, Grow a WasteLess Mindset
In North America, consumption has become a lifestyle and while our society has become accustomed to cheap goods, we sometimes forget that each product we buy has a massive hidden cost that isn’t

Understanding the Cost of Consumption: The “Magical Hexagon”
In Germany, every 6th grade student learns about the Magical Hexagon in economics, which symbolises the six economic policy objectives that are to be achieved simultaneously and to the same extent, in theory:

A Guide to WasteLess Camping
If you’re currently planning a hiking or camping trip, please take a few minutes to plan it as WasteLess as possible. We’ve created a fillable WasteLess Camping Guide (regular value $15) to help you

The High Price of Convenience
Fast food, drive-throughs, smart devices,… our craving for convenience seems to be endless and companies are spending millions of dollars every year to identify and create new ways to satisfy our addiction to

What can we do to fight climate change on an individual level?
Already today but certainly increasingly in the future, climate change is impacting our natural environment, food sources, and infrastructure across the globe. The magnitude of these effects is growing every year and there

A Guide to WasteLess Stain Removal
Stains just happen. And when they do, it can sometimes be tempting to hit them with harsh chemicals to return the fabric back into its pre-stain state. However, harsh chemicals also get into

Spring Cleaning without Toxic Detergents or Waste
Commercially available cleaning detergents can not only harm the environment, they can also harm you. Many detergents contain known carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, and neurotoxins. Making your own detergent(s) means taking charge of the

How to Save Water Every Day
Fresh water is one of our most important substances for preserving life. And while our blue planet is made up of roughly 70% water, only about 1% of it is drinkable. With now

Valentine’s Day: Frugal and WasteLess
Canadians spend approximately $37 million on Valentine’s Day each year (Source). Each gift that you offer not only impacts your wallet, it also impacts the environment. That’s because each item needs to be

Saving Energy Lowers Our Impact
Canada’s energy consumption is 3x as high as the world’s average consumption. When it comes to energy, saving it not only helps to conserve our beautiful planet, it also saves you some of

In 2022, Grow a WasteLess Mindset
In North America, consumption has become a lifestyle and while our society has become accustomed to cheap goods, we sometimes forget that each product we buy has a massive hidden cost that isn’t