The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. This month, the conversation continues courtesy of Tim at Midlife on Earth. Tim proposes active travel as a solution to many of the issues plaguing our planet and our health.
Get ready for Plastic Free July 2023
It’s time to get ready for Plastic Free July 2023. Whether you’re new to Plastic Free July or a seasoned veteran, you’ll want to download or print my calendar of simple plastic-free swaps. Pick one or two changes or commit to trying all 31. By doing so, you’ll be joining over a hundred million people around the world taking steps to make a difference for our planet.
Why preserving green space matters
In post 10 of the Climate Change Collective series. Krista from A Sustainably Simple Life discusses how extreme weather events directly impacted her family and why preserving our green spaces matters. As the housing crisis threatens Ontario’s green belt and we move towards high-density living, we can’t ignore the environmental impact of our actions.
Why it’s time to ditch fast fashion
Do you know your fashion footprint? When it comes to our environmental crisis, fast fashion brands have a lot to answer for. Read on to learn the real cost of your cheap clothing and steps you can take to reduce the impact of your wardrobe on the planet.
The wonderful world of waste management
Garbage. Trash. Rubbish. Whatever you call it, it’s a big problem. To celebrate Earth Day on April 22, I went on a tour of the Waterloo Region landfill and recycling centre. It was fascinating to get the inside scoop on the mysterious world of waste management, and to learn what happens after we put our bins to the curb on garbage day.
When progress isn’t progress – Let’s look back to move forward
The Climate Change Collective conversation continues with the ninth post in the series. My blogging pal from Smelly Socks and Garden Peas wrote an insightful post on how returning to past habits can be a way out of the mess we’ve created for our planet. This made me think that sometimes what we call progress isn’t progress at all, and we need to look back to move forward.
The future of plastic-free living: innovations and trends (Guest Post)
It’s easy to feel discouraged by dire news headlines about climate change and the state of our planet. That’s why hearing about plastic-free innovations always gives me hope and inspiration. Today, I’m delighted to share a guest post about plastic-free innovations and trends from Lars at SWOP – Shop Without Plastic, a zero-waste online shop and blog.
Check out my favourite eco-blogs and sites
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.