Sometimes it feels like sustainable living is an uphill battle, especially when it comes to encouraging or helping others to go green. This week on Throwback Thursday, I bring back a post from 2020 about how extreme zero-wasters almost scared me off.
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.
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.
Throwback Thursday – 12 easy green living goals
This week on Throwback Thursday, I bring back a post from January 2020 that I updated and republished in December 2022. If you’re still thinking about your goals for the new year, check out this post for a calendar of monthly green living goals.
A year of monthly waste reduction goals
For many people, the new year is a time to set goals and make plans. Truthfully, there’s nothing magical about turning the calendar page to January 1, but it does give 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 list of 12 easy monthly waste reduction goals is a great place to start.
Wrapping up Plastic Free July 2022
Plastic Free July is in the books for 2022. Did you participate this year? Let’s start off the month of August by wrapping up Plastic Free July 2022. Today’s post has a summary of my learnings and observations from the past month. There is hope!
Sustainable items for your college packing list
At this time of year, many young people are getting ready to move away to college or university—an exciting time for students and their parents. Reducing waste when you’re living in a college dorm is no easy task. Today’s post has 10 sustainable items to put on your college packing list.
Plastic Free July 2022 – Let’s win the war on plastics
Plastic pollution is a huge environmental issue and, despite increased awareness, we don’t seem to be winning the war on single-use plastic.
As Plastic Free July 2022 kicks off on Friday, let’s all commit to simple changes that will make a difference. To help you get started, today’s post has a free printable calendar of 31 easy swaps. Pick one or two, or challenge yourself to try all 31!
Creative upcycling ideas for National Upcycling Day
It’s National Upcycling Day, a day to celebrate the art of transforming something old into something new. If you’re not familiar with upcycling, today’s post looks at what it is and how it can be a better option than reusing or recycling. Plus, I’ve got a list of creative upcycling ideas to get you started.