Welcome to week 3 of The Sunday Spark, a series with weekly thoughts and highlights, nuggets of learning, and a sustainable living tip for the week. This week, a look at friendships that stand the test of time, new alcohol consumption guidelines, the economic impact of biodiversity loss, and why buying local is a good thing.
The Sunday Spark – What’s the big deal about habits?
Welcome to the week 2 of The Sunday Spark, a series with weekly thoughts and highlights, nuggets of learning, and a sustainable living tip for the week. This week, I’m thinking about habits, and shopping, and how shopping can become a habit.
New for 2023 – The Sunday Spark
A new year is an opportunity for fresh ideas and new beginnings. To celebrate the arrival of 2023, I am changing up my Sunday posts. Welcome to the first edition of The Sunday Spark, a new series with weekly thoughts and highlights, nuggets of learning, and a sustainable living tip for the week.
Bring back the sparkle with this easy homemade jewellery cleaner
If your loved one didn’t surprise you with something sparkly for Christmas or Valentine’s Day, it might be a good time to clean up some of your old jewellery. Today’s post will show you how to bring back the sparkle with an easy homemade jewellery cleaner.
Can we tame our love of shopping to save the Earth?
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. Today, the conversation continues with the fifth post in the series. As we put another holiday season behind us, Krista and Alison from A Sustainably Simple Life look at what our shopping is doing to the planet. In response I ask, can we save the Earth by stopping or reducing our shopping?
2022 blog recap of best posts and highlights
Hello 2023! Thanks for dropping by and welcome to my 2022 blog recap of the year’s highlights here on Boomer Eco Crusader. I’ll recap the top 10 blog posts from 2022 that I’m most proud of, along with the most popular posts of the year. Plus, a sneak peek at what’s to come in 2023.
BYOC – It’s a growing trend
Unheard of a few years ago, BYOC is finally catching on. If you’re not familiar with the term, BYOC stands for Bring Your Own Container, meaning you fill your own containers when shopping instead of using throwaway packaging. What better way to reduce waste!
A year of monthly waste reduction goals
For many people, the new year is a time to set goals and make plans. Turning the calendar page to January 1 gives us an opportunity to reflect and think about the path we’re on. If you’ve set a goal to reduce waste and live a greener life, my 12 easy monthly waste reduction goals are a great place to start.
Simple Living Sunday – Still searching for peace
As Christmas and the end of the year approaches, our world is still searching for peace. Today, I return to the theme of peace with a reflection on why it’s so elusive, and how we might be able to turn it around.
12 awesome low waste hostess gift ideas
As the festive season kicks into high gear, ‘tis the season for parties and gatherings with family and friends. Today’s post has eco-friendly hostess gift ideas that are the perfect way to express your thanks to your host or hostess.