In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I explore the concept of 15-minute cities. Plus, a look at Canada’s most expensive cities, pollinator week, microforests, and travel snacks and drinks.
The Sunday Spark – The power of music to unite people
This week in The Sunday Spark, a reflection on the power of music to bring people together. Plus: Earth Overshoot Day, reducing your refrigerator’s energy use, Alberta’s moratorium on renewable energy, and ways to cut back your school shopping list.
6 ways to turn your junk into treasure
There’s an old saying that one man’s junk is another man’s treasure. The more time I spend decluttering, the more I see the truth in that saying. But decluttering doesn’t mean filling the landfill. Read on for six ways you can turn your junk into treasure for someone else.
World Refill Day is an opportunity to think differently
It’s World Refill Day, a global day of awareness to prevent plastic pollution by accelerating the shift to systems designed for reuse and refill rather than single use. It’s an opportunity for all of us to take another look at the packaging waste on the products we use and resolve to do better.
Hidden joys and benefits of sustainable living
When I started this blog, my mantra was that sustainable living is about progress not perfection. A recent blog post from Cecilia at The Kitchen’s Garden made me pause and think about how my approach has evolved. As I pondered the question “What kind of environmentalist am I?”, I considered all the benefits of sustainable living. Read on to find out what I discovered.
17 ways to be green on St. Patrick’s Day
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Slainte! To mark the day when we celebrate the Emerald Isle and everyone is just a little bit Irish, I’ve got 17 ways to be green on St. Paddy’s Day (or any day).
Of course, I’m talking about being green in the eco-friendly sense but, in keeping with the theme of the day, I’ve kept the list as festive as possible.
Mom’s life lessons on simple living
Growing up, we learn valuable life lessons from our mothers, even if we don’t realize it at the time. To honour my mum, here are 10 things she taught me about waste reduction and eco-friendly living
Is plastic free living an impossible dream?
Have we made any real progress in the war on single-use plastic? Is plastic free living just an impossible dream? Let’s look at where things stand and what’s next in terms of addressing the global plastic problem.
Throwback Thursday – Simple tips to reduce household waste
Today’s Throwback Thursday post from 2023 has 11 simple ways you can reduce household waste.
Food storage tips that will reduce waste and save you money
An earlier piece in the Climate Change Collective series highlighted the environmental impact of food waste. This is an area where we can all do better, so today’s post provides food storage tips to help you cut food waste in your home. Plus, I’ve got a free download you can print and put on your fridge.