In week 25 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 shocking truth about microplastics and your health
If you pay attention to the news media, you’ve likely heard about microplastics. But what are they and how do they impact your health?
In today’s post, learn the shocking truth about microplastics—what they are, where they are found, and the risks they pose to your health. More importantly, find out some steps you can take to reduce your exposure.
The Sunday Spark – It’s not a small world after all
In week 22 of The Sunday Spark, a reminder that it’s not really a small world. In addition to considering just how big this planet of ours is, a look at electric buses, the climate cost of your summer barbecue, climacteric produce storage tips, and cutting back on driving.
Why it’s time to ditch fast fashion
Do you know your fashion footprint? When it comes to our environmental crisis, fast fashion brands have a lot to answer for. Read on to learn the real cost of your cheap clothing and steps you can take to reduce the impact of your wardrobe on the planet.
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.
The wonderful world of waste management
Garbage. Trash. Rubbish. Whatever you call it, it’s a big problem. To celebrate Earth Day on April 22, I went on a tour of the Waterloo Region landfill and recycling centre. It was fascinating to get the inside scoop on the mysterious world of waste management, and to learn what happens after we put our bins to the curb on garbage day.
Throwback Thursday – Simple living lessons from mum
Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday. To celebrate, this week’s Throwback Thursday post is a post from 2020 with a roundup of simple living lessons I learned from my mum.
When progress isn’t progress – Let’s look back to move forward
The Climate Change Collective conversation continues with the ninth post in the series. My blogging pal from Smelly Socks and Garden Peas wrote an insightful post on how returning to past habits can be a way out of the mess we’ve created for our planet. This made me think that sometimes what we call progress isn’t progress at all, and we need to look back to move forward.
The future of plastic-free living: innovations and trends (Guest Post)
It’s easy to feel discouraged by dire news headlines about climate change and the state of our planet. That’s why hearing about plastic-free innovations always gives me hope and inspiration. Today, I’m delighted to share a guest post about plastic-free innovations and trends from Lars at SWOP – Shop Without Plastic, a zero-waste online shop and blog.
Throwback Thursday – Earth Day roundup to inspire your celebration
Earth Day is coming up on Saturday. It’s a day to reflect, get involved and do some good for our planet. For Throwback Thursday this week, I’m sharing an Earth Day roundup of posts from previous years.