Invest in Our Planet, the theme for Earth Day 2022, still rings true today. The call to action is for all businesses, governments and citizens to demonstrate courage and accountability, and take action. If you’re looking for Earth Day activities, today’s post is a roundup of ways to learn more about the environmental crisis facing our beautiful planet Earth.
The Sunday Spark – Cultivating a heart of service
Last Sunday, I came home from the Alpha Weekend exhausted but also energized by the experience. The time away was a reminder of the value of cultivating a heart of service. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with a treeless yard tax, energy savings from steel roofs, and an inspiring Indigenous-led geothermal energy project.
Do you know the 5 Rs of waste reduction?
March 18 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. While recycling does have a positive impact, we need to think beyond the blue box and adopt the 5 Rs of waste reduction.
What’s next for global climate agreements?
This month’s lead post for the Climate Change Collective discusses the impact and effectiveness of three key global climate agreements dating back to 1987. It made me wonder what the future holds for these types of agreements.
Four tips for saving money on your next eco-travel break
Eco-travel is all about experiencing the world responsibly while supporting sustainable tourism. But though this requires a little extra planning and preparation, it doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. Here, we share some practical tips to help you enjoy a budget-friendly eco-travel experience, wherever you have your sights set.
How you can fight back against planned obsolescence
As part of our ongoing decluttering, my husband recently dropped off a huge box of e-waste at a local recycling centre. That box had been accumulating in our basement for a couple of years. It was a visible reminder of the impact of planned obsolescence and the size of our society’s e-waste problem.
What you need to know about groundwater
Do you know where your water comes from? March 9 to 15 is National Groundwater Awareness Week in the United States. In today’s post, learn more about groundwater, why it matters, and how you can help preserve it.
The Sunday Spark – In praise of the strong women in my life
Yesterday was International Women’s Day. In today’s blog post, I share the stories of five strong women in my life. Plus: updates on dissolvable plastic, decline in fossil-fuelled vehicle sales, and changing our diets to save the Earth.
The Sunday Spark – Giving up social media for Lent
Have you ever taken a social media break? Instead of chocolate, this year I’m giving up social media for Lent. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with National Optimism Month, how seaweed could save the planet, and simplifying life by going paperless.
What’s the big deal about sustainable investing?
ESG. SRI. Impact investing. Sustainable investing. As an 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? This primer on sustainable investing will help you make sense of the alphabet soup and jargon used by investment managers and financial institutions.