In a Nutshell
other blog: fabulously broke in the city
minimalist since: 2007 -- why minimalism?
talk to me: contact me here!
current location: canada/usa
home: hotel room
owns: 3 suitcases 2 carryons of stuff
# of items: more than 100!
furniture: 1 japanese futon
works: business consultant
gadgets: macbook pro, ipod touch (pda)
drinks: earl grey cream tea
practices: rebel yoga and de-cluttering
loves: minimalism, $$ management, traveling
quirk: must prep my food before eating
Eco-friendly Archive
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Trying to better understand my motivations for why I do what I do, and why I buy what I buy
Posted on 26 September , 2012 | 11 CommentsNote: This post is a mental exercise for myself, rather than giving tips or giving any kind of specific enlightening “ah hah” moments, if there ever were any to begin... -
Being an ethical consumer
Posted on 24 August , 2012 | 9 CommentsAnd by consumer, I don’t mean just by goods, but specifically what we choose to eat. I am going to say right now, that I will never be a full... -
E-Book Readers or Books: Which option is more eco-friendly?
Posted on 11 July , 2012 | 16 CommentsConsidering how much it must take to create one of these e-readers, it’s not such a crazy question. Well the folks at Slate have the answer: Think of an e-reader... -
Living Walls
Posted on 20 June , 2012 | No CommentsThis is something I’d love to do, given a wall. Growing beauty, and even food from what was previously unused vertical space, is a good thing. Via Re-Nest -
Save as a WWF not a PDF and save a tree
Posted on 9 May , 2012 | 6 CommentsIn theory this is a fantastic idea. WWF formats are basically PDFs that cannot be printed. However in practice, I’d still prefer the option of being able to print my... -
My Minimalist & Eco-Friendly Laundry Secret
Posted on 18 January , 2012 | 26 CommentsHere it is: I stopped using laundry detergent and dryer sheets 2 years ago… …and my clothes get just as clean. Yup. You heard (read?) me right. 9 reasons for... -
Eliminating Plastic Wrap
Posted on 13 July , 2011 | 16 CommentsIt just dawned on me that it has been 3 years since I’ve used any plastic wrap. When I was unconscious about my habits, I used at least a 5... -
Who says we need a car?
Posted on 11 May , 2011 | 15 CommentsSee a lot more of them here: Via -
What is in my Medicine Cabinet and all the Lotions, Potions and Makeup I use
Posted on 10 November , 2010 | 29 CommentsPaige requested in response to my “Key Chemical Ingredients to Avoid” post, a list of products I use on a regular basis that meet my criterion. I should warn you... -
Key Chemical Ingredients to Avoid
Posted on 29 October , 2010 | 16 CommentsNote: I know water (for example) is technically a “chemical”. Please read “chemical” in this post as it is colloquially used. BACKGROUND I have tried to switch most of my... -
Printer Paper made of Wheat
Posted on 14 September , 2010 | No CommentsAustralia’s Nature’s Paper, sold in the U.S. under Enviro Green, uses the leftover waste from the wheat that is used to make flour and cereal — the waste hull and... -
Art Sculptures from Recycled Clothing
Posted on 8 June , 2010 | 6 CommentsI like the use of colours, and the way that if you step back, it looks like a painted wall done in acrylics. And if it’s sturdy, it’s comfortable to... -
Would love to live somewhere so bicycle friendly!
Posted on 25 May , 2010 | 14 CommentsUtrecht, Netherlands, the 4th largest city in the country. 33% of all their transporation is done on bikes. I am not sure if they get the same amount of chill,... -
Piezo Shower helps reduce energy consumption from heating water
Posted on 29 April , 2010 | 1 Comment…Instead of having to heat up your shower water using an electric heater, it introduces friction and vibration to the tiny fibers embedded within these thin pipes, creating piezoelectricity that... -
An AMAZING eco-friendly, 24-roomed “Transformer” apartment
Posted on 20 April , 2010 | 15 CommentsDone by a one brilliant Mr. Gary Chang. Here are some teaser photos. You absolutely MUST take the time to watch the video here. Then when you’re done, read the...