The Pine Journal

Ever wonder what impact of refilling one product per household could have on what we send to landfill over 1 year? Well, I have and I'm someone who likes to share, so here's what I figured out.

Your grandmother used it, so did your great-grandmother. It can be used in a multitude of ways: deodorant, disinfectant, cleaner and more. It is colourless, its smell evaporates quickly, and...

Carley believes, as we do, that it’s not about being perfect. Nobody is. "It’s about being conscious that our actions matter. What we buy matters. What we waste matters. What we send to the landfill matters. What ends up in our oceans and ends up in our fish, matters. Every small step we take, makes a difference."

Bernie Kamutzki's creative passion is woodturning. His focus on live edge is apparent in his bowls, platters and vases, which retain a bark or natural edge. He uses local woods reclaimed from storm damaged trees and log dumps in and around Toronto.

So many products on shelves today are branded to be clean, but hide potentially harmful ingredients in a big long list. Today, we thought we'd take a closer look at some of those common, hidden ingredients in face wash so we know what to avoid. And then contrast those ingredients with natural alternatives.

Rosehip oil, also known as rosehip seed oil, is pressed from the fruit and seeds of the rose plant.  Known for centuries for its valuable healing benefits, rosehip oil is loaded...

Happy 1st Birthday Pine! Well, it's been quite the year. I expected the first year to be full of unexpected hurdles and triumphs, but a pandemic was not something I...

There is something intrinsically satisfying about spring cleaning. Turn up the music, let the sun stream in, grab the spray cleaner + make your home shine.