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By using these options, a family of two can get their garbage down to less than one cup (!) per week. This frequently updated and expanded directory lists options for packaging that is recyclable in Kamloops. Of course, the most crucial step is to reduce packaging overall, so we’ll include tips for that too. (more…)

With tens of thousands of empty shipping containers cluttering America’s seaports, one New York City architectural firm has developed a novel idea for converting the ubiquitous metal boxes into low-cost housing and (more…)

Are you travelling by truck or van to Kelowna? We need someone to transport about 10 large bags of plastics to Kelowna’s recycling facility. Will pay. Please contact via this article’s ‘comments’ area (your note will not be published).

Batteries pose a serious risk to the environment, including the release of heavy metals like lead, mercury and cadmium upon disposal. According to (more…)

As a consumer, your conscious and informed decision makes a real difference in how products are made, used and disposed of. The Six Factors in Selecting Sustainable Products® is based on a consideration of the full lifecycle of a product. Using the “cradle-to-cradle” framework detailed by William McDonough & Michael Braungart in their new book by the same name, these six factors can assist you in working through a purchasing decision. (more…)

So you’ve found a product made from recycled materials - great! But just because a product is recycled doesn’t necessarily mean its “green”. (more…)

Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore may just be the best shop ever. Not only does this gem provide funding for low-income housing, it reduces landfill waste and saves you money. (more…)

Chuck Wyld isn’t a man to let a good idea, or a good computer, go to waste. For the last ten years, the Chase resident has been collecting computers and computer components, then rebuilding and programming them before giving the finished results to those in need. (more…)

The first in a series, this article addresses the disposal of Plastic #1 in Kamloops. Plastic #1 is used to package many everyday items including shampoo, liquid soap, honey, peanut butter, and TV dinners. You can often recognize this plastic by its injection-molding nub. Although very commonly used, plastic #1 is rarely recycled. (more…)

Cut back on plastics. Make yourself some cloth bags to put your dry bulk products in such as rice, or beans or veggies. (more…)