Earth Day is coming up on April 22. To celebrate, I’ve pulled together a list of eight of my favourite eco-blogs and sites. These sites have given me inspiration on my journey to sustainability. I hope you’ll enjoy them.
6 ways to reduce the environmental cost of experiences
In the eighth post in the Climate Change Collective series, I explore the environmental cost of the experiences that have replaced material goods for many who are looking to simplify their lives. Read on to learn why we can’t ignore the impact, and for ways to reduce the environmental cost of experiences.
Sustainable swaps that weren’t easy for me
Do you find some sustainable swaps more difficult than others? Over the last few years, I’ve made hundreds of small changes as I work towards a greener life. Most were easy and quickly became habits, but a few things were more challenging. Read on to learn about some eco-friendly swaps that took a few tries and tips on how to adjust if you run into the same thing.
Residential solar panels: How much could you save?
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. Today, the conversation continues with the seventh post in the series. Krista from A Sustainably Simple Life shares her experience with residential solar panels, and the savings her family has realized from this change.
Best homemade soup recipes to warm up winter
Is there any better comfort food than a hearty bowl of homemade soup in winter? We’ve reached the end of February, but I suspect it will be several weeks before we see any real spring-like weather here in Ontario. Today’s post has five of my favourite homemade soup recipes to take the chill out of those late winter days.
How to use less energy at home
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. Today, the conversation continues with the sixth post in the series. Cristiana from Crisbie Coach has some ways to use less energy at home. By implementing these tips, you’ll be kind to your bank balance and the Earth at the same time. Win-Win!
Is privatization of recycling a good thing?
Changes are coming to recycling programs in Ontario. The transition to the new program starts in July and will be introduced to all municipalities over the next three years. As the first regions prepare to adopt the new program, there’s an important question on my mind: Will privatization of recycling solve our waste woes?
Is plastic free living an impossible dream?
A few weeks ago, an email with the subject line “What happened to plastic free?” landed in my inbox. It made me pause and consider if we’ve made any real progress in the war on plastic, or if plastic free living is just an impossible dream. Today, let’s look at where things stand and what’s next in terms of addressing the global plastic problem.
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?