Little compost tip...

One thing we have found when it comes to composting is that the SMELL can be overwhelming and a deterrent for many especially when it's under the kitchen sink!
However one tip is to leave an OPEN bucket under your kitchen sink with your banana peels, coffee grounds etc. instead of putting the lid on it!
Putting the lid on makes the gases build up and it's not a pretty aroma when it's time to open the bucket again!

So try it without the lid!

Heather and Chanel

Composting Week!

Guess what???? Next week is National Composting Week! lol, sounds important, doesn't it! Soooo.... that means we all get our composts out and sing a happy tune-a!

Here is the website that promotes composting in Canada if you want to check it out: http://www.compost.org/
There's not that much info about Saskatchewan, but there are MANY different events happening in Ontario and B.C.! Perhaps we could celebrate a little in little SK?

Composting comfort, Chanel and Heather

Toronto Fun!

Hey guys soooo I've been in T.O. now since last Tuesday and been having a blast walking around and exploring! Unfortunately I do not have great access to a computer and as we speak I am standing in the Apple store typing this post. Sooo, for now here is just one of many GREEN initiatives Toronto is taking that I have noticed so far.  

For one, Toronto composts EVERYTHING they possibly can! Each residence receives a green garbage bin that they fill up and with everything compost-able and the city carts it away once a week! We are talking fruit, vegetable scraps, paper towel, napkins, coffee grinds, meat scraps etc. 

This is truellly impressive! 

My aunt was telling me that with all the programs in place to take away the "organics" (compost), paper and plastics right at her doorstep... that they only have one little bag of garbage a week! And I believe it! 

Hurrraay Toronto, Come oooooon Saskatoon, jump on the green train!

Green in T.O.

Heather