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Harm Free Home (Safer Scrubber Recipe)

Harm Free Home (Safer Scrubber Recipe)

Harmful chemicals found in most commercial cleaning and home products including surfactants, solvents and fragrances are not only known to contain irritants and corrosive substances, but also frequently release volatile...

Low Waste Living Resources in Vancouver, Washington

Low Waste Living Resources in Vancouver, Washington

In our community, there’s wisdom to be shared and resources to discover. Seeking to live a zero-waste life is not about solitary heroics but finding strength and knowledge through connections....

The Vancouver Free Fridge at Kindred

The Vancouver Free Fridge at Kindred

2025 showed us that solidarity and offering accessible food to our friends, family and neighbors is a need in our community. High cost of living has stretched budgets thin, federal...

How to Host a Swap!

How to Host a Swap!

Hosting a swap is a meaningful way to gather with community, friends and family. A swap allows participants to engage in a non-monetary exchange that also builds connections. The options...

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Where to Start with Zero-Waste Living

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the idea of a zero-waste lifestyle, you’re not alone. Most of us arrive here with good intentions and a busy life, and sometimes, that means...

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Car-free in Vancouver: How losing my car helped me find a richer, slower life.

Car-free in Vancouver: How losing my car helped me find a richer, slower life.

On February 13th, 2025, I found myself tipped over in my car, surrounded by all the bits and bobs one leaves lying around—never expecting to face oncoming traffic from a...

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