At the conference I attended in Kelowna last week, a short talk about our relationship with the land and our legacy for future generations made a big impact. Learn more in today’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with the politics of climate change, SunDay, electric ferries, and the joy of thrifting.
The Sunday Spark – A thoughtful return to social media
After a 6-week break from Facebook and Instagram during Lent, I hesitated to return to social media on Easter Sunday morning. This week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at my plan to use social media more intentionally, the Arbor Day Foundation’s ambitious tree-planting goal, plans to fully power Vatican City with solar power, and more.
Earth Day 2025 – Busting renewable energy myths
Happy Earth Day! Our Power, Our Planet is the theme for Earth Day 2025. Today’s post busts some common renewable energy myths and provides informative and reliable resources to help you learn more about the green energy that will power our future.
Learn more with these Earth Day activities
Invest in Our Planet, the theme for Earth Day 2022, still rings true today. The call to action is for all businesses, governments and citizens to demonstrate courage and accountability, and take action. If you’re looking for Earth Day activities, today’s post is a roundup of ways to learn more about the environmental crisis facing our beautiful planet Earth.
The Sunday Spark – Cultivating a heart of service
Last Sunday, I came home from the Alpha Weekend exhausted but also energized by the experience. The time away was a reminder of the value of cultivating a heart of service. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with a treeless yard tax, energy savings from steel roofs, and an inspiring Indigenous-led geothermal energy project.
Do you know the 5 Rs of waste reduction?
March 18 is Global Recycling Day, a day to recognize and celebrate the importance of recycling in preserving our resources and securing the future of our planet. While recycling does have a positive impact, we need to think beyond the blue box and adopt the 5 Rs of waste reduction.
What’s next for global climate agreements?
This month’s lead post for the Climate Change Collective discusses the impact and effectiveness of three key global climate agreements dating back to 1987. It made me wonder what the future holds for these types of agreements.
Four tips for saving money on your next eco-travel break
Eco-travel is all about experiencing the world responsibly while supporting sustainable tourism. But though this requires a little extra planning and preparation, it doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. Here, we share some practical tips to help you enjoy a budget-friendly eco-travel experience, wherever you have your sights set.
How you can fight back against planned obsolescence
As part of our ongoing decluttering, my husband recently dropped off a huge box of e-waste at a local recycling centre. That box had been accumulating in our basement for a couple of years. It was a visible reminder of the impact of planned obsolescence and the size of our society’s e-waste problem.
What you need to know about groundwater
Do you know where your water comes from? March 9 to 15 is National Groundwater Awareness Week in the United States. In today’s post, learn more about groundwater, why it matters, and how you can help preserve it.