After my recent trip to England, I committed to researching carbon offsets to mitigate the environmental impact of flying. Today’s post looks at the flight shaming movement, and how aviation emissions compare to other forms of transportation. Plus, an overview of how carbon offset programs work, and how you can reduce the impact of your travels.
Spending time in nature – Just what the doctor ordered!
Is spending time in nature just what the doctor ordered? This month’s lead post in the Climate Change Collective is from Alison at A Sustainably Simple Life who tells the story of her experience disconnecting from the world and reconnecting with nature. As I read Alison’s story, I recalled a program I heard about recently where doctors prescribe spending time in nature for their patients
Throwback Thursday – Say NO to Black Friday
Tomorrow is Black Friday, but did you know it’s also Buy Nothing Day?
Today’s Throwback Thursday post is from 2021. It looks at alternatives to Black Friday shopping for those who want so simplify life and tame the out-of-control consumption that’s harming our health and our planet.
The link between climate change and food insecurity
The latest post in the Climate Change Collective series is from Caroline at Enviroline Blog, who looks at the connection between climate change and food insecurity. Food insecurity is not just an issue in the developing world.
Travel packing tips to make long and short trips easier
This has been a busy travel year for me, so I’ve had a lot of opportunity to hone my packing skills. After a 10-day summer vacation with just a carry on and a backpack, I promised an update on how packing for my other trips went. Read on for an update and travel packing tips from my recent 5-day and 2-day business trips, and 16-day U.K. vacation.
Feeling a little train envy!
As I sit down to write this, I’m on the train from London’s Victoria Station to Portsmouth on the south coast of England. I travelled to London from York this morning and, despite a delay in York that made me miss my connection in London by just one minute, I’m feeling a bit of train envy.
Helpful Waste Reduction Week tips for your household
In Canada, the third week of October is designated as Waste Reduction Week. My journey to reduce waste started with one simple swap. That one swap led to another, and another, and ultimately to a focus on simplicity and sustainability. Today’s post is a roundup of some of my top tips to help you reduce waste.
Microforests – A tiny idea with big potential
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. Inspiration for this month’s lead post came from a program right here in my own community. Read on to learn about Sustainable Waterloo Region’s Microforest Planting Program, and how I recently got involved in the planting of one of these tiny forests.
Is bamboo sustainable? Here’s what I learned
Is bamboo sustainable? A few weeks ago, I replaced an old threadbare set of bamboo sheets. When I bought them several years ago, I didn’t give any thought to bamboo as a sustainable choice. I chose them because someone told me they are super soft, and cool for hot summer nights. This time I did some research to learn more about this plant and to find out if it’s as sustainable as many people think.
It’s time for a climate change fact check
The latest post in the Climate Change Collective series is from Molly at Transatlantic Notes who debunks some climate change myths you’ve likely heard many times from those who deny climate change is real.
The best way to fight back is to do a climate change fact check.