Welcome to the 100th edition of The Sunday Spark. I started this series at the beginning of 2023, with a goal of creating a place to share weekly thoughts and highlights, nuggets of learning, and a sustainability challenge for the week. To celebrate the 100th edition, today’s post is a look back at some of my favourites from the series.
How surpassing the 1.5°C global warming target affects us all
Living in a country where we often see temperature swings of 10°C to 20°C from one day to the next, 1.5°C doesn’t sound like a lot. In this month’s lead post for the Climate Change Collective, Molly from Transatlantic Notes provides a comprehensive look at the 1.5°C global warming target and how surpassing it impacts us all.
The Sunday Spark – It’s the Year of the Snake … in more ways than one
As we welcomed the Year of the Snake this week, I took some time to ponder the characteristics of these slithery reptiles. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with Chicago’s big leap forward with renewable energy, World Wetlands Day, the facts about fentanyl and migrants entering the US, and improving our focus by stopping multitasking.
The Sunday Spark – Untangling my digital life
Technology! For all its benefits, it creates a lot of frustration. I’ve spent January untangling my digital life as we prepare to change our internet provider. Find out about that nightmare in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with upcycling e-waste into new coins, using sheep to maintain grass on solar farms, and scheduling personal downtime.
The Sunday Spark – Products that may soon disappear
Earlier this week, a box of old film negatives prompted a discussion about products and companies that have disappeared from our lives. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I discuss products that may soon disappear thanks to changing consumer tastes, three promising environmental innovations, and simplifying life with a daily priority list.
The Sunday Spark – Canada as the 51st state? Not a fan!
I usually avoid politics here on Boomer Eco Crusader, but the conversation dominating Canadian news this week is too important to ignore. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, my thoughts on Canada becoming the 51st state. Plus, ladder safety, renewable energy wins, and tracking progress on goals.
Throwback Thursday – Planning fun and sustainable experiences
Planning a fun getaway is an excellent way to break out of the post-holiday doldrums. Today’s Throwback Thursday post offers ways to reduce the environmental impact of experiences.
The environmental impact of food waste
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. This month’s lead post comes from A Sustainably Simple Life who considers the environmental impact of food waste. It contains some statistics that should shock you.
The Sunday Spark – What’s your theme for the new year?
This week in The Sunday Spark, I wrap up 2024 and reveal my theme for the new year. Today’s edition also discusses National Bird Day, eco-friendly search engines, and setting smaller goals instead of sweeping resolutions.
52 ways to simplify your life this year
Happy New Year! I hope you had a restful holiday season. If one of your goals for this year is to simplify your life, you’ll love today’s post. It features 52 ways to simplify your life in the coming year, along with a free printable download to help you stay on track.