by Robin Bates-Mason | Apr 6, 2024 | Being More Sustainable, Recycling, Reduce Waste
The Theme for Earth Day 2024 — A Daunting Task The theme for Earth Day 2024 is Planet vs. Plastic. Reducing plastics by 60% by 2040 is the goal, and achieving this goal will be daunting. I’m shocked at how much plastic is used daily, and I’m seriously trying to...
by Planet New Canaan | Mar 5, 2024 | Being More Sustainable, Composting, Recycling, Reduce Waste
Introducing the Author My name is Kate Kupchak, and I am a student at New Canaan High School. I am the oldest sister of four. While these two points are seemingly unrelated, many of my experiences as the firstborn have significantly corresponded to my expectations as...
by Robin Bates-Mason | Oct 12, 2023 | Being More Sustainable, Reduce Waste
I had finally had enough of my boys’ bathroom. Though it may have had a few updates over the years, it has basically stayed the same since the house was built in 1986. Finally, with some time on my hands, I decided it was time to make a change. A Long List of Needed...
by John Kriz | Jun 21, 2023 | Being More Sustainable, Composting, Reduce Waste
Backyard composting is easy — really. If you spend over an hour/year managing, you’re over-investing. And don’t worry: It won’t smell or attract vermin. The dual benefits of home composting include: Having great compost on site for your garden...
by Beth Sanford | Jun 21, 2023 | Being More Sustainable
Written by Ava Licata We all love our tried and trusted dry shampoo for the days when washing our hair is just too much of a hassle. Brands like Batiste, Living Proof, R+Co, and Amika are some popular sellers of aerosol dry shampoos that you might be using. What’s...
by Robin Bates-Mason | Dec 20, 2022 | Being More Sustainable
Ideas of How to Shop Local and Sustainable in New Canaan. Panic may be setting in if you still need to finish your Christmas list with only a few days left. Those Amazon boxes won’t make it in time for opening presents on Christmas morning but that isn’t...
