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May 7, 2023May 5, 2026The Sunday Spark

The Sunday Spark – A reminder to be kind

Is it just me, or is kindness an increasingly rare commodity these days? During my travels this week, I had to wonder why people need to be reminded to be kind. Shouldn’t kindness be our default behaviour?

The Sunday Spark is a series with weekly thoughts and highlights, nuggets of learning, and a sustainable living tip for the week. In this week’s The Sunday Spark, the importance of being kind, harnessing the power of tides, the Eiffel Tower, online shopping’s environmental impact, and eco-friendly teacher gifts.

April 30, 2023April 23, 2026The Sunday Spark

The Sunday Spark – Women in trades face uphill battle

A few days ago, a headline about sexism in skilled trades caught my eye. A couple of days later, my daughter graduated from a pre-apprenticeship program at our local community college. In Week 17 of The Sunday Spark, a look at how women in trades still face an uphill battle.

Also this week: Tokyo mandates solar panels on new home builds, LinkedIn QR codes, and simple and sustainable Mother’s Day gift ideas.

April 23, 2023April 15, 2026The Sunday Spark

The Sunday Spark – Darkness and light

This past week was International Dark Sky Week—a week to raise awareness about the harmful effects of light pollution. Earlier in the week, an excellent blog post made me pause and reflect about darkness and light, and how we can’t really appreciate the light until we experience darkness.

April 16, 2023April 15, 2026The Sunday Spark

The Sunday Spark – Thanks for 100000 blog views

This week in The Sunday Spark, I celebrate 100,000 blog views, motionless wind power generation, a free sustainable living microlecture series, sustainable wine production, and shampoo bars. Join the party!

April 10, 2023April 9, 2026Positive thoughts

Make someone smile with random acts of positivity

The last few years have been difficult for our world. With so much going on, it feels like there’s negativity and pessimism everywhere you turn. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, read on for some examples of random acts of positivity and ways you can make a difference in someone’s day.

April 9, 2023April 4, 2026The Sunday Spark

The Sunday Spark – Wishing you Easter joy

Happy Easter! In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I’m spreading some Easter joy with an Easter-themed edition. Read on for some Easter trivia, spring weather pondering, and ideas for plastic-free candy treats.

April 2, 2023April 4, 2026The Sunday Spark

The Sunday Spark – Airport adventures at O’Hare

As I sit down to write this, I’m stuck at O’Hare Airport in Chicago pondering life’s little inconveniences. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I have a harrowing tale of airport adventures to share, along with promising innovations on the plastic front, and an airline sustainability report.

March 26, 2023March 19, 2026The Sunday Spark

The Sunday Spark – Why haven’t we stamped out ageism?

With so much focus on diversity, equity and inclusion these days, why do we still tolerate ageism? I ponder this question in week 12 of The Sunday Spark, a series with weekly thoughts and highlights, nuggets of learning, and a sustainable living tip for the week.

Also this week: why eggs are so expensive, the latest binge-drinking trend, alternatives to laundry detergent in plastic jugs, and more.

March 19, 2023March 19, 2026The Sunday Spark

The Sunday Spark – The great Daylight Savings Time debate

In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I wade into the great Daylight Savings Time debate. Plus: equal opportunity parenting in the bird world, the death of the Dead Sea, and the benefits of air drying laundry.

March 12, 2023March 11, 2026The Sunday Spark

The Sunday Spark – Will you choose Teflon or Velcro?

This week on The Sunday Spark: Teflon and Velcro and our outlook on life. Plus, a world with no forests, the carbon footprint of our devices, the health benefits of kiwi skin, and alternatives to fabric softener.

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