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Beeswax Wraps vs Plastic Wrap
We all use too much plastic! It’s not good for the environment and not good for your pocketbook. In this video, Carol Benjamin recommends using reusable beeswax wraps to keep your food fresh and tasty.

Vermiculture: Worms at Work
Maureen Woodlock of KGB Recycling and ‘Worms at Work’ demonstrates the benefits of using vermiculture to compost vegetable scraps and create the best fertilizer for your garden.

Make a Braided Rug from Old T-Shirts
In this video, Marney Simmons shares a step-by-step method for repurposing old t-shirts to make a beautiful braided rug, perfect for the kitchen or cottage.

Rebuilding from Scratch
Kelly Burgess set out to revamp a shed from scratch using repurposed materials and tapping into the resources in her community. In the process she developed new skills and the confidence to tackle anything!

Fix It, Don’t Pitch It
In this video, Charlotte Fresia shares her good ideas about how to extend the life of a favourite piece of clothing using traditional skills like felting and rug hooking.

Repurposing, A Family Affair
Jennifer Houghtaling and daughter, Kadance Smith, show you how to turn a big old stuffy into terrific little gift pillows, instead of throwing it away!

Dump Treasures
Louise Cloutier shares her secrets for how to economize when decorating interiors, repurposing great finds from places like the land fill and the side of road!

Clever Dehydrating Hack
Don’t have a dehydrator to preserve your food? Catherine Bussiere’s playful animation shows you how to use your car and the energy of the sun to dry your herbs and veggies.
Permanent Structure (Kiosk) Construction
In 2018 a permanent structure was built in Market Square.