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.
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 – Rethink your back-to-school shopping list
Today’s Throwback Thursday post has ways to save money by shortening your back-to-school shopping list.
Can the gift economy slow down the consumption treadmill?
Today’s post explores capitalism’s impact on society and the planet, questioning consumerism’s role in happiness. It suggests the gift economy, as advocated by Robin Wall Kimmerer, offers an alternative rooted in reciprocity and gratitude. Emphasizing sharing rather than hoarding, the piece presents examples of gift economies to inspire a shift towards sustainable living.
Buy Canadian from these terrific homegrown brands
As many Canadians make an increased effort to buy Canadian, today’s post highlights several terrific Canadian brands that may be new to you.
Throwback Thursday – Help the Earth with second-hand shopping
If the most eco-friendly product is the one we don’t buy, giving new life to products someone no longer needs through second-hand shopping is a close runner-up.
Throwback Thursday – How to resist the Diderot Effect
If you’ve ever been in a situation where buying something has set off a chain reaction of other purchases, you’ve experienced the Diderot Effect. Today’s Throwback Thursday post from 2022 has tips on how to simplify life and resist the Diderot Effect.
The environmental impact of online shopping
Do you shop online, or do you prefer old-fashioned brick-and-mortar stores? After hearing that online shopping is better for the environment than in-person purchases, I decided to do some research into the environmental impact of online shopping. What I learned might surprise you.
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.
BYOC – It’s a growing trend
Unheard of a few years ago, BYOC is finally catching on. If you’re not familiar with the term, BYOC stands for Bring Your Own Container, meaning you fill your own containers when shopping instead of using throwaway packaging. What better way to reduce waste!