Clean Living Sunday Newsletter 3.9.25 ✨

Positive Climate News of The Week

Rubble is Being Recycled Into New Homes in Ukraine

Rubble from destroyed buildings is being transformed into homes with interlocking bricks by Mobile Crisis Construction (MCC), an Australia-based nonprofit. These “LayGo” bricks—reminiscent of oversized LEGO blocks—are formed by crushing up debris (old walls, glass, and other materials), mixing in a small amount of clay, cement, and water, and then letting them cure. A single mobile machine can produce up to 8,000 bricks a day, enough to build the exterior walls for 10 homes in three days! The new homes are earthquake-, fire-, and cyclone-resistant, the bricks easily stack together, which allow unskilled laborers to construct shelters quickly.

Co-founders Nic Matich and Blake Stacey see the technology as a second-phase response in disaster zones—after initial relief, their machines can roll in to provide more permanent, sustainable housing by recycling rubble already on the ground. This is a huge win for sustainability and for those affected by the war, turning rubble into a new home for those who need it the most.

Source: Good Good Good

Picture and recipe from @plantyou

Plant Powered Recipe

Vegan Creamy Cucumber Salad

You may or may not have participated in the eating a whole cucumber trend this year, but either way, this creamy cucumber salad is a must make. Fresh, crunchy, creamy and tangy, it's the perfect side or snack to satisfy those cravings!

Serving: 4 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

2 English cucumbers, sliced
½ red onion, thinly sliced
1 handful fresh dill, finely diced
1 handful fresh mint, finely diced
2 green onions, diced
2 tbsp vegan yogurt, unsweetened, thick
½ cup vegan feta
1 lemon, juiced
½ tsp Korean chili flakes, or regular chili flakes
½ cup pistachios, crushed
½ tsp salt
black pepper

Instructions:

1. In a bowl or jar, combine the cucumber, red onion, fresh dill and mint.

2. Add the yogurt, vegan feta, lemon juice, chili flakes, pistachios, salt and pepper. Add the lid to the jar and shake until everything is combined. Alternatively, stir in the bowl until completely combined.

3. Enjoy immediately, or store in the fridge with the lemon juice, feta and yogurt separate until you’re ready to combine.  

Make this? Tag us in your pictures! @shopcanopycollective.

Skincare tip of the week

Choose Gentle, Minimal Ingredient Cleansers

Many conventional cleansers contain sulfates or harsh chemicals that can strip your skin’s natural oils. This disrupts your skins natural microbiome and causes issues such as
dryness or irritation, which leaves your skin dull, prone to faster aging and without its natural glow.

For a natural alternative, look for cleansers made with mild, plant-based surfactants (like decyl glucoside or coco glucoside) or gentle natural oils (e.g., coconut, jojoba) that cleanse without leaving skin tight or flaky. Your skin will thank you and you will be left with your beautiful natural glow! ✨

All of our cleansers are natural, tough on the bad stuff yet gentle on skin. Need help figuring out which cleanser is right for you? Reply to this email and we will help you find the right one!

Sustainability Challenge

Buy Less This Week

Sometimes the best thing you can do for the environment is skipping adding to the amount of things in the world by just using what you already have!

This could mean making food at home, using Tupperware instead of Ziplock bags, deciding to skip on the newest fashion, or anything else that involves not buying something that may one day end up in a landfill.

Before you buy, ask yourself, do I already have this at home? Will I still be using this a year from now? Do I need this?

It's a win for your environment and for your wallet!

Deal of the Week

15% off Natural Skincare Starter Kit

The Canopy Collective was started with the mission of making sustainable skincare easy. We are excited to announce that we just launched a bundle to make that even easier! We put together a starter kit that is great for every skin type, so you can take the guessing out of making the switch and try a simple skincare routine that is proven to work.

Get a cleanser, toner, and moisturizer that are made with simple, clean ingredients and great for every skin type! Take an extra 15% off the already discounted bundle with code 'Eco15'.