Would you slow down time if you could? I ponder that question in week 7 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: a look at alcohol consumption trends among young people, new AI widgets in WordPress, and excessive packaging.
The Sunday Spark – Dreaming of summer vacation
Welcome to week 6 of The Sunday Spark, a series with weekly thoughts and highlights, nuggets of learning, and a sustainable living tip for the week. This week: dreaming of summer vacation, glimmers of hope for sustainability, nihilism, and the problem with single use coffee cups.
Throwback Thursday – Will a plant-based diet help the Earth?
This week on Throwback Thursday, I bring back a post from 2021. It looks at the health and environmental impact of eating meat and whether a plant-based diet can reduce your carbon footprint and help the Earth.
How to use less energy at home
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. Today, the conversation continues with the sixth post in the series. Cristiana from Crisbie Coach has some ways to use less energy at home. By implementing these tips, you’ll be kind to your bank balance and the Earth at the same time. Win-Win!
The Sunday Spark – Turning off notifications to be more present
Welcome to week 5 of The Sunday Spark, a series with weekly thoughts and highlights, nuggets of learning, and a sustainable living tip for the week. This week: turning off notifications, the ultimate eco-friendly Valentine’s gift, Marie Kondo’s big admission, and refusing to buy bottled water.
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.
The Sunday Spark – Friendships that stand the test of time
Welcome to week 3 of The Sunday Spark, a series with weekly thoughts and highlights, nuggets of learning, and a sustainable living tip for the week. This week, a look at friendships that stand the test of time, new alcohol consumption guidelines, the economic impact of biodiversity loss, and why buying local is a good thing.
New for 2023 – The Sunday Spark
A new year is an opportunity for fresh ideas and new beginnings. To celebrate the arrival of 2023, I am changing up my Sunday posts. Welcome to the first edition of The Sunday Spark, a new series with weekly thoughts and highlights, nuggets of learning, and a sustainable living tip for the week.
Bring back the sparkle with this easy homemade jewellery cleaner
If your loved one didn’t surprise you with something sparkly for Christmas or Valentine’s Day, it might be a good time to clean up some of your old jewellery. Today’s post will show you how to bring back the sparkle with an easy homemade jewellery cleaner.