Are we losing the battle?

Are we losing the battle, getting lazy, giving up? Everyday  creative minds give us better options to plastic, ones that might cost us a few bucks but will ultimately last for years. So what do you value more.... A quality product that will last for years, feel familiar, develop a timeworn patina? Or do we naturally gravitate to ...

Nut milk

For a long time people have been telling me that both Carebags & Got it! are great for straining nut milk. Finally this winter I had the chance to try it myself.  "Oh my Gosh!" I will never buy nut milk again. It's just so easy to make. Almond Milk Step 1 -Throw a cup or two of almonds into a clean mason jar -Fill with water to about 2.5 inches above the almonds -let soak overnight Step 2 -Throw the almonds and ...

Town bans plastic water bottles

http://inhabitat.com/concord-mass-becomes-the-first-us-city-to-ban-single-use-plastic-water-bottles/

Homemade Soft-scrub for Christmas

This is such a simple great gift idea. It's quick to make. Works beautifully. Just pour into mason jars. Add a little round of scrubbing cloth to the top. Seal and decorate. http://www.thecleaningcrewonline.com/blog/natural-homemade-softscrub-recipe/

Things that Last

In a world full of change each one of us carries with us some things that last. An object, pair of shoes, favourite t-shirt, a tool, a machine or a simple household implement. Endurance, form and function become badges of honour and those objects are carried with us through life. When I took over production of Carebags 5 years ago, the longevity ...

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