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.
The Sunday Spark – Darkness and light
This past week was International Dark Sky Week—a week to raise awareness about the harmful effects of light pollution. Earlier in the week, an excellent blog post made me pause and reflect about darkness and light, and how we can’t really appreciate the light until we experience darkness.
The Sunday Spark – Thanks for 100000 blog views
This week in The Sunday Spark, I celebrate 100,000 blog views, motionless wind power generation, a free sustainable living microlecture series, sustainable wine production, and shampoo bars. Join the party!
The Sunday Spark – Airport adventures at O’Hare
As I sit down to write this, I’m stuck at O’Hare Airport in Chicago pondering life’s little inconveniences. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I have a harrowing tale of airport adventures to share, along with promising innovations on the plastic front, and an airline sustainability report.
Sustainable swaps that weren’t easy for me
Do you find some sustainable swaps more difficult than others? I’ve made hundreds of small changes as I work towards a greener life. Most were easy, but a few things were more challenging. Read on to learn about some eco-friendly swaps that took a few tries and tips on how to adjust if you run into the same thing.
The Sunday Spark – The great Daylight Savings Time debate
In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I wade into the great Daylight Savings Time debate. Plus: equal opportunity parenting in the bird world, the death of the Dead Sea, and the benefits of air drying laundry.
The Sunday Spark – Will you choose Teflon or Velcro?
This week on The Sunday Spark: Teflon and Velcro and our outlook on life. Plus, a world with no forests, the carbon footprint of our devices, the health benefits of kiwi skin, and alternatives to fabric softener.
Residential solar panels: How much could you save?
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. Today, Krista from A Sustainably Simple Life shares her experience with residential solar panels, and the savings her family has realized from this change.
How to use less energy at home
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. Today, the conversation continues with the sixth post in the series. Cristiana from Crisbie Coach has some ways to use less energy at home. By implementing these tips, you’ll be kind to your bank balance and the Earth at the same time. Win-Win!
Can we tame our love of shopping to save the Earth?
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. Today, the conversation continues with the fifth post in the series. As we put another holiday season behind us, Krista and Alison from A Sustainably Simple Life look at what our shopping is doing to the planet. In response I ask, can we save the Earth by stopping or reducing our shopping?