In 2025, bleak environmental news is everywhere we turn. This month’s lead post for the Climate Change Collective provides insight on how to manage overwhelming climate change topics. Along with thoughts on the lead article, today’s post has a roundup of reliable sources of positive environmental news.
The Sunday Spark – Reinventing retirement … a year later
On Friday, it had been a year since I left my full-time job behind and officially kicked off my latest chapter. In today’s Sunday Spark, I reflect on highlights of the past year.
In addition to reinventing retirement, this week’s edition looks at fog harvesting, the case for bike lanes, and fun facts about jigsaw puzzles.
Take things one step further for Plastic Free July 2025
Plastic Free July 2025 is just around the corner. As I thought about participating in Plastic Free July for the 6th time, I considered ways to take our efforts one step further this year. This is especially important in 2025 because of the blatant disregard for the environment shown by governments in recent months.
The big lie of convenience culture
Convenience. On the surface, it sounds so appealing. But have the things that promised to simplify life delivered on their pledges? Or has convenience culture just complicated our lives and put our happiness, our relationships, and ultimately our lives, at risk?
Today’s post has 10 ways you can reject convenience culture and regain control of your life, your health, and your time.
Throwback Thursday – Planting an urban microforest
Today’s Throwback Thursday post from June 2023 discusses the history and benefits of urban microforest initiatives, and my experience with planting a memorial microforest in a local park.
How sustainable living helps in uncertain economic times
Economic uncertainty is shaping up to be the financial theme of 2025. Inflation, unemployment, tariffs and unpredictable interest rates make it difficult to plan with any confidence. Today’s post features 10 ways sustainable living can help you weather uncertain economic times.
The Sunday Spark – Oops! AI did it again!
Earlier this week, a news report highlighted the perils of blindly relying on artificial intelligence. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I consider the impact of AI on our future. Plus: a big birthday for the metric system, taxing low-value Chinese goods, the cost of an American-made iPhone, and simplifying healthy snacking.
12 ways to make your wardrobe more sustainable
The post discusses the sustainable practices necessary for reducing the environmental impact of the fashion industry, which generates significant carbon emissions and waste. It offers 12 actionable tips to cultivate a sustainable wardrobe, including buying less, choosing quality over quantity, supporting ethical brands, and extending the life of clothing through care and repairs.
Throwback Thursday – Benefits of living a greener life
Over the years, I’ve discovered that living a greener life has advantages for us as individuals in addition to the benefits for our beautiful Earth. Today’s Throwback Thursday post from May 2023 discusses six surprising joys and benefits I’ve discovered on my sustainable living journey.
Do you know the environmental impact of pollution?
In this month’s lead post for the Climate Change Collective, Jamie from JamieAdStories suggests we shift away from talking about climate change and instead focus on the environmental impact of pollution. Jamie’s post addresses air and water pollution, so my response considers the impact of light pollution and noise pollution on human health and wildlife.