Are you a list maker? Since I retired at the end of June, I start every day by making a to do list. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, why I believe everyone needs a to do list. Plus: geothermal energy, polar bear facts, and vehicle theft stats.
Throwback Thursday – Lessons from the Indigenous worldview
As I have learned more about Indigenous traditions, I believe North American society would be better off if European settlers had adopted their simple and sustainable way of life. In a world where many people are increasingly disillusioned by our capitalistic way of life, there is much we can learn from the Indigenous worldview.
Two years of the Climate Change Collective series
Two years ago this week, I published the first lead post in the Climate Change Collective series. Since then, our dedicated group of eco-bloggers has worked hard to spread our message of sustainability. To celebrate the collective’s 2nd anniversary, today’s post is a look back at the content we’ve shared in the first two years, and a look ahead to what’s next for this terrific collaboration.
Throwback Thursday – Help the Earth with second-hand shopping
If the most eco-friendly product is the one we don’t buy, giving new life to products someone no longer needs through second-hand shopping is a close runner-up.
Turning seeds of doubt into a fruitful harvest
Today I’m delighted to share a guest post I wrote for Cecilia at The Kitchen’s Garden. It’s all about my history as a writer, and how I overcame seeds of doubt and turned them into a fruitful harvest.
What you need to know about the lifecycle of plastic
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. As Plastic Free July wraps up for another year, this month’s lead post is from Alison at A Sustainably Simple life, who provides an informative look at the lifecycle of plastic and why it’s a problem for the environment.
The Sunday Spark – Enough of the crazy summer weather
How’s the weather where you live this summer? In today’s edition of The Sunday Spark, some thoughts on 2024’s crazy summer weather. Also this week: Paris plans green Olympics, Brazil leads the way in renewable energy, and a new study considers the real impact of EVs.
The Sunday Spark – Celebrating milestones
This coming week marks our 30th wedding anniversary, my 60th birthday, and my 5th “blogiversary”. This week’s edition of The Sunday Spark considers these milestone celebrations. Plus: Australia’s takeout coffee cup ban, the history of paperback books, and night table decluttering.
Small steps that make a big difference
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. This month’s lead post is from Caroline at Enviroline Blog, who discusses Plastic Free July and small steps that make a big difference for the environment.
Are you ready for Plastic Free July 2024?
Plastic Free July 2024 is almost here. Again this year, I’ve put together a free downloadable and printable calendar of simple plastic-free swaps. I hope you’ll join me in rethinking your relationship with plastic this July. The health of the planet, and even your own health, depends on it.