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Eco-Friendly Washing Soda Uses: A Guide to Minimalist Cleaning
Washing soda (sodium carbonate) is a high-alkaline cleaner that softens hard water, boosts detergent performance, and tackles tough grime across the home. Ideal for laundry, drains, stovetops, and bathrooms, it’s a zero-waste cleaning powerhouse. Non-toxic and effective in small doses, washing soda helps reduce reliance on synthetic products and minimises packaging waste in eco-conscious households.
Aug 106 min read
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The Buzz Around Hypochlorous Acid Spray: Why Your Skin (and TikTok) Loves It
Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl) is lighting up social media, especially TikTok, for good reason. It’s versatile, incredibly effective, and...
Jul 143 min read
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Zero-Waste Partnerships: How Aangen and Saponetti Eliminated Plastic from Cleaning Operations
What happens when a community-minded nonprofit and a refill-obsessed soap crew team up? A zero-waste success story with impact, heart, and no plastic jugs in sight.
May 242 min read
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Saponetti Anniversary: Celebrating 9 Years of Refill, Resilience, and Revolution
From a basement pilot in 2016 to Toronto’s first EV‑powered refillery and community beacon, discover how Saponetti has spent nine years turning simple soap refills into a movement for zero‑waste living. Join us as we celebrate our milestones, navigate challenges, and renew our commitment to sustainable, locally driven change.
Apr 233 min read
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Circular Economy in Action: The Beer Store’s Environmental Success Story
Discover how Saponetti, Circulr, and The Beer Store are driving a local circular economy through reuse, refill, and sustainable packaging!
Mar 95 min read
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Eco-Friendly Baking Soda Uses: A Guide to Minimalist Cleaning
Welcome to a comprehensive exploration of baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, a simple yet mighty ally in eco-friendly living. This guide...
Jan 274 min read
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Cleaning for Character: Exploring the Tradition of Gakko Soji
In Japan, cleanliness isn't just a chore—it's a way of life that embodies the essence of health and harmony. Picture this: a culture...
Jul 26, 20245 min read
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Revealed: The Hidden Costs of Single-Use Plastics and Household Cleaners
Learn how Saponetti refill products offer a non-toxic, sustainable solution.
Jun 1, 20244 min read
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The Power of One: Driving Change for a Sustainable Future
Green living isn't just an action; it's a journey toward acquiring wisdom that benefits our life quality, our relationships, and our planet.
Apr 9, 20245 min read
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Sustainable Eating: Good for You and the Planet!
Hey there foodies! We all love food, don't we? It's the ultimate comfort, and it brings people together like nothing else. But, did you...
Apr 26, 20233 min read
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The Top Way to Level up your Environmental Living: Get Circular!
Perhaps you have your reusable bags ready to go and by the door, a bike tune up is in your calendar for early spring so that you can ride...
Feb 27, 20234 min read
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How To Plastic-Free-July All Year Round
It’s that time of year again! Plastic Free July is a global movement created to inspire individuals, communities, governments and...
Jul 15, 20223 min read
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Introducing Saponetti Essentials
Delivering sustainable essentials in a closed loop packaging system.
Jul 6, 20222 min read
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How To Dispose Of Your Unwanted Textiles
37 pounds! This is the average amount of clothing thrown out each year by an individual Toronto household. (Source: Waste Reduction, City...
May 19, 20222 min read
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The Environmental Impact of Cleaning
Few of us look forward to cleaning. But sometimes, household chores can be a pleasant way to wind down after a long day. For an hour or...
Apr 1, 20224 min read
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Why We Are Changing Our Labels
Sustainability isn't always about how much garbage one makes. It also includes how efficient processes can be to ensure the humans...
Mar 15, 20223 min read
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3 Tools That Make Refill Life Oh So Smooth
You’ve got your mason jars (thanks emission-free delivery, you make life extra awesome), and now you’re wondering: what else do I need to...
Feb 10, 20222 min read
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4 Ways to Shop at Saponetti
Saponetti is proud to offer four zero waste ordering methods that honour the circular economy– ensuring no extra waste is created! We...
Jan 7, 20225 min read
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Sustainability & the Difference Between Cleaning, Sanitizing, Disinfecting, and Sterilizing
Cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, and sterilizing; four important processes, each with its own subtleties. Learning why these processes...
Jul 21, 20214 min read
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Mover Over Bleach, You've Met Your Non-Toxic Match!
Hypochlorous acid is bleach's 100% biodegradable, non-toxic & multi-purpose rival. With the nature-mimicking magic of Hypochlorous acid,...
Jul 7, 20213 min read
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