In week 41 of The Sunday Spark, how a focused bonus hour helped me overcome procrastination. Plus, biodegradable poppies, sustainable dye for jeans, skimpflation, and saying no to glitter.
The link between climate change and food insecurity
The latest post in the Climate Change Collective series is from Caroline at Enviroline Blog, who looks at the connection between climate change and food insecurity. Food insecurity is not just an issue in the developing world.
Feeling a little train envy!
As I sit down to write this, I’m on the train from London’s Victoria Station to Portsmouth on the south coast of England. I travelled to London from York this morning and, despite a delay in York that made me miss my connection in London by just one minute, I’m feeling a bit of train envy.
Microforests – A tiny idea with big potential
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. Inspiration for this month’s lead post came from a program right here in my own community. Read on to learn about Sustainable Waterloo Region’s Microforest Planting Program, and how I recently got involved in the planting of one of these tiny forests.
Is bamboo sustainable? Here’s what I learned
Is bamboo sustainable? A few weeks ago, I replaced an old threadbare set of bamboo sheets. When I bought them several years ago, I didn’t give any thought to bamboo as a sustainable choice. I chose them because someone told me they are super soft, and cool for hot summer nights. This time I did some research to learn more about this plant and to find out if it’s as sustainable as many people think.
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.
Is a long hot summer too much of a good thing?
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. As countries around the world suffer through another long hot summer, Jamie from JamieAdStories keeps the conversation going with some ideas on policy change to reverse global warming.
The Sunday Spark – Why I’m never moving
In week 27 of The Sunday Spark, why I’m never moving, IKEA disassembly instructions, packing vinyl records, and more Plastic Free July swaps.
Could active travel save the planet and make us healthier?
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. This month, the conversation continues courtesy of Tim at Midlife on Earth. Tim proposes active travel as a solution to many of the issues plaguing our planet and our health.
Get ready for Plastic Free July 2023
It’s time to get ready for Plastic Free July 2023. Whether you’re new to Plastic Free July or a seasoned veteran, you’ll want to download or print my calendar of simple plastic-free swaps. Pick one or two changes or commit to trying all 31. By doing so, you’ll be joining over a hundred million people around the world taking steps to make a difference for our planet.