If you’re concerned about the environment, holidays always pose a challenge. Today’s Throwback Thursday post from 2021 has ideas for sustainable Valentine’s gifts to fit any budget.
Throwback Thursday – Are your spending habits costing the Earth?
Today’s Throwback Thursday post from 2023 discusses the environmental impact of our love of shopping. Find out how to get started on reducing your impact by revisiting your spending habits.
Is plastic free living an impossible dream?
Have we made any real progress in the war on single-use plastic? Is plastic free living just an impossible dream? Let’s look at where things stand and what’s next in terms of addressing the global plastic problem.
2026 changes to Ontario recycling programs
Starting on January 1, 2026, Ontario recycling programs are changing. Read on to find out what’s changing and when the changes are happening.
Throwback Thursday – Regifting etiquette to make your holiday budget go further
Today’s Throwback Thursday post from 2021 discusses regifting etiquette, and how smart regifting can relieve some of the financial stress many people feel at this time of year.
The Climate Change Collective needs you!
Since starting out in 2022, the Climate Change Collective series has featured 38 posts from 9 talented writers. In recent months, some of our regular contributors have taken a step back to focus on other priorities. This gives us an opportunity to welcome new writers to the group.
Throwback Thursday – Restore calm with simpler holiday celebrations
Today’s Throwback Thursday post from 2023 has a roundup of tips and ideas for simpler holiday celebrations. Make this the year you restore calm and get back to the true meaning of the holidays.
The entertainment industry’s power to drive environmental change
This month’s lead post in the Climate Change Collective series comes from Alison at A Sustainably Simple Life who looks at Formula 1’s sustainability initiatives. Alison’s post, and a piece I saw recently about upcycling music artist merchandise, prompted me to consider the power of the sports and entertainment industries to drive environmental change.
What is fair trade and why does it matter?
October is Fair Trade Month—a time to recognize the farmers, workers and communities behind the products we enjoy every day. Although I’ve seen the fair trade symbol on products, I knew very little about how fair trade works, so I decided to do some research. Read on to find out what I learned.
Throwback Thursday – Simple tips to reduce household waste
Today’s Throwback Thursday post from 2023 has 11 simple ways you can reduce household waste.