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How concerned are you about climate change? A 2024 study reports seven out of ten people said climate change is affecting their big life decisions. It’s encouraging to see the level of concern has increased in recent years, but what will it take to get the deniers on board?
Welcome to the first post from the Climate Change Collective—a group of bloggers joining forces to keep this important issue top of mind for everyone.
Skin care is big business, with the global skin care market estimated at close to $200 Billion USD in 2025. The beauty industry also generates billions of pieces of plastic packaging every year—most of it non-recyclable. If you want to develop a low-waste skin care routine that will be kind to the planet and save you hundreds of dollars a year, you’re in the right place!
Do you love candy? I do. I love all kinds of candy! Chocolate is one of my favourite simple pleasures. That’s why I find it so frustrating that most candy comes in non-recyclable plastic packaging. Today’s post has 8 candy options with no plastic wrapping to satisfy your sweet tooth while caring for the planet.
At this time of year, many young people are getting ready to move away to college or university—an exciting time for students and their parents. Reducing waste when you’re living in a college dorm is no easy task. Today’s post has 10 sustainable items to put on your college packing list.
Plastic pollution is a huge environmental issue and, despite increased awareness, we don’t seem to be winning the war on single-use plastic.
As Plastic Free July 2022 kicks off on Friday, let’s all commit to simple changes that will make a difference. To help you get started, today’s post has a free printable calendar of 31 easy swaps. Pick one or two, or challenge yourself to try all 31!
June 24 is National Upcycling Day, a day to celebrate the art of transforming something old into something new. Today’s post looks at what upcycling is and how it can be a better option than reusing or recycling. Plus, I’ve got a list of creative upcycling ideas to get you started.
It’s National Smoothie Day. To celebrate, I’ve got a delicious seven-ingredient smoothie recipe that’s packed with healthy ingredients. There’s no easier way to get your recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables. So grab your reusable straw and enjoy!
Today is World Environment Day, an initiative to raise environmental awareness. Regular readers know that reducing my personal impact, and sharing my tips and learnings, are priorities for me. With that in mind, there’s no better theme for this week’s Simple Living Sunday post than sustainability. Our lives, and the lives of future generations, depend on it.
When the price of gas in Canada broke the $2 a litre barrier in 2022, it shocked a lot of people. Although prices have since dropped, news reports about the impact of high oil prices on our lives had me thinking about the importance of vehicles in our lives, and whether high gas prices are enough to make us rethink our driving habits.
When it comes to climate change and environmental sustainability, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the doom and gloom. As consumers, we often feel powerless to have any real impact. I’m a big believer in the power of small steps, so today I’m sharing some of the little wins and green innovations I’ve seen over the last few months.
