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.
Hidden joys and benefits of sustainable living
When I started this blog, my mantra was that sustainable living is about progress not perfection. A recent blog post from Cecilia at The Kitchen’s Garden made me pause and think about how my approach has evolved. As I pondered the question “What kind of environmentalist am I?”, I considered all the benefits of sustainable living. Read on to find out what I discovered.
The Sunday Spark – Celebrating 50 years in Canada
On Friday, my family marked a significant anniversary. Fifty years ago, we immigrated to Canada from England. In week 21 of The Sunday Spark, I reflect on 50 years in Canada. Also this week: World Turtle Day, the business impact of ESG, Schoolhouse Rock, and regifting tips.
The Sunday Spark – Surviving the teenage years – I did it!
As we celebrated our daughter’s 20th birthday this week, I reflected on surviving the teenage years. I share those reflections in this week’s The Sunday Spark.
Also this week: oil companies reap record profits, U.K. company makes roads from plastic waste, doctors prescribe park time, and ideas for experience gifts.
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.
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.
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!
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.