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.
The Sunday Spark – Focus on health in 2026
In the first edition of The Sunday Spark for 2026, I look back on my 2025 theme of intentionality and discuss plans to focus on health in 2026. Plus: hedgehog highways, how music therapy reduces pain perception, and advancements in textile recycling.
The Sunday Spark – All I need this Christmas is …
In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I reflect on the theme of love, and how all I need this Christmas is the love of family. Plus: a program to connect racialized Toronto youth with nature, the UK’s first all-electric football stadium, and China’s underwater data centre.
2026 changes to Ontario recycling programs
Starting on January 1, 2026, Ontario recycling programs are changing. Read on to find out what’s changing and when the changes are happening.
The Sunday Spark – The Joy of Singing
As we light the joy candle on the Advent wreath, I reflect on the joy of singing with the choir at this time of year. Along with the joy of singing, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at reforestation drones, the impact of congestion pricing in New York City, and the fun of a recycled gift exchange.
The Sunday Spark – I wish you the peace of Christmas!
This week in The Sunday Spark, pondering ways to carve out time to put aside the world’s troubles and experience the true peace of Christmas. Plus: turning sewage into fuel, solar canals that save billions of gallons of water, and the connection between carbohydrates and healthy aging.
The Climate Change Collective needs you!
Since starting out in 2022, the Climate Change Collective series has featured 38 posts from 9 talented writers. In recent months, some of our regular contributors have taken a step back to focus on other priorities. This gives us an opportunity to welcome new writers to the group.
The Sunday Spark – A season of hope
As Christians around the world light the first candle on the Advent wreath, today’s post shares reasons to be hopeful as Christmas approaches. In addition to celebrating this season of hope, this week’s edition looks at France’s new fast fashion law, Elphaba’s message of “green for good”, and upcycling used tires into noise barriers.
The Sunday Spark – Are AI companions replacing real connections?
Is an AI chatbot a substitute for real human connection? The rising popularity of AI companions has me concerned for the future of humankind. This week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at the disturbing AI companion trend, along with three electric vehicle innovations that show the promise of green energy.
The Sunday Spark – True creativity is to be cherished not automated
In recent months we’ve seen AI infiltrate every area of the entertainment industry. This dismays me because we need to cherish true creativity…not try to automate it.
Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with why booze-free drinks are so expensive, how to chop onions with no tears, and how a solar panel mural revitalized an aging building.