It’s April Fool’s Day. Will you be playing any pranks on your loved ones and co-workers? I thought about posting some sort of joke or silly prank but couldn’t come up with any good ideas. Instead, I’ll leave the joking for others and continue to celebrate spring. If you’re looking to adopt some new eco-friendly habits, today’s post has ten ideas for a green and sustainable spring.
10 fun ways to celebrate Earth Hour
Earth Hour is tomorrow evening at 8:30 p.m. You may be a regular participant, thinking about participating in Earth Hour for the first time, or just looking for something to do on Saturday night. No matter which camp you fall into, you won’t want to miss my list of 10 things to do during Earth Hour.
Do you know the 5 Rs of waste reduction?
Today 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. To mark the occasion, today’s post will look at the impact of recycling, and why we need to look beyond the blue box and adopt the 5 Rs of waste reduction.
40 things I no longer buy (and don’t really need)
One of the most common excuses I hear against adopting a greener lifestyle is “it’s too expensive.” That’s why I get frustrated when I see articles like Everything you need to buy to go zero waste. Living a more sustainable life doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. In many ways, it can save you money. As proof, today’s post is a roundup of 40 things I no longer buy since going green.
Searching for the best eco-friendly air fresheners
Seasonal scents are such a delight to the senses. The aroma of pine at Christmas, pumpkin spice and apples in fall, and spring flowers at Easter time instantly gives the home a seasonal feel. But there are so many things not to like about many air fresheners on the market. Let me take you on a sensory adventure as we search for the best eco-friendly air freshener options.
What’s the big deal about sustainable investing?
ESG. SRI. Impact investing. Sustainable investing. As a novice investor trying to make good choices for your savings, you may have heard these terms. But what do they mean and why does any of this matter? Today’s post is a primer on sustainable investing. The goal is to help you make sense of the alphabet soup and jargon used by investment managers and financial institutions.
Real or fake? The great Christmas tree debate!
Real or fake Christmas tree? Which do you prefer? It’s a topic most people have a strong opinion on, largely based on what they were used to when growing up. In today’s post, I’ll bring some clarity to this emotionally-charged question with an objective look at the advantages and disadvantages of real and artificial Christmas trees.
Why sending Christmas cards is a tradition worth keeping
Christmas cards! Is there any better feeling than opening your mailbox to find a brightly-coloured envelope with a beautiful card inside? I love to send Christmas cards, and I love to receive them. Sadly, sending Christmas cards seems to be a dying tradition in our fast-paced digital world.
In today’s post, I’ll keep the tradition alive with a look at the history of Christmas cards and why I’m not ready to give them up. I hope to inspire you to send a card or two this festive season!
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – Welcome to Blogmas 2021!
And, just like that, it’s December! Are you excited for Christmas? I’m holding out hope that this year’s festive season will be an improvement over 2020. Turning the page on the calendar to December means it’s also the first day of Blogmas 2021. Last year, I participated in Blogmas for the first time. It was so much fun that I’ve decided to do it again.
October 2021 Zero Waste Challenge is over! How did I do?
Have you ever taken a zero-waste challenge? From October 1-30, I participated in the 30-Day Zero Waste Challenge sponsored by Waterloo Region environmental charity Reep Green Solutions. The goal for the challenge is to fit all waste destined for landfill into a one-litre mason jar. Today’s post is an honest update on how I did and what I learned.