Editors' Picks: Earth Day made Easy
Editors' Picks: Earth Day made Easy
We've all made sacrifices for the environment (like chipping our nails bringing out the recycling). Have a laid-back Earth Day with our editors' tips.
Simple Shoes
(you probably wore a pair in the early ’90s) are still kicking, but now
the brand makes footwear that's eco-friendly to the nth degree. This
season they introduced their BIO-D collection, which will actually
biodegrade after they hit the landfill. www.simpleshoes.com
Joy Pecknold, Vancouver editor
Make
your own dryer sheets by adding a few drops of essential oil to a damp
cloth. Toss in the dryer, and voila! You've beaten global warming and
static cling in one fell swoop.
Marianne Wisenthal, Montreal editor
Now
that carrying a plastic bag is an even bigger faux pas than toting a
fake Louis, notable totables are a must. Pack your veggies in this set of three organic cotton drawstring produce bags ($23). www.lavishandlime.com
Maria Tallarico, Managing editor
Kim Mitchell's “Patio Lanterns” may be a radio station deal breaker for some, but Ikea's new outdoor Solig solar-powered lighting collection (from $9.99) has us wanting to spruce up the garden, make lemonade, and cue the 1986 hit.
Malwina Gudowska, Calgary editor
Why
not opt for natural cleaning products straight from the pantry? Lemon
juice makes a great copper polish and a decent bleach alternative, too.
Vinegar removes mildew, cuts grease and removes coffee stains and wax
build-up. Cornstarch is super on windows, carpets and rugs. A shot of
vodka cures all ills, and it even cleans chrome and porcelain.
Athena Tsavliris, Toronto editor