making our world a better place
It is more important now than ever to raise an environmentally conscious next generation. Children are the future so let's be sure to raise them with a respect of nature! To raise environmentally friendly kids you can:…
The environmental impact of a typical funeral in North America is big. Whether you choose cremation or conventional burial there is a large source of greenhouse gas emissions and pollution generated. Graveyards are…
Yesterday was world ocean day and I thought it was time for me to learn a little more about our amazing oceans. Oceans play a major role in the health of our planet. Most of the oxygen we breathe comes from the ocean,…
If you have a small space to grow some of your own food, you can use a few permaculture principles to maximize your food output while minimizing your effort. Let the plants support each other to free up your time with…
Forest bathing is a simple practice of spending time in a forest connecting with nature through all human senses. It is not hiking or exercise or meditation. Simply put it is like having a play date with nature. The…
There is no lack of information about the global climate crisis. It is difficult to NOT get caught up in the scary facts, the warnings and projections. But there are good things happening. Local authorities all over the…
Plants are awesome. There is no denying the mood enhancing power of an amazing garden or forest. Even indoor plants have magical powers to improve your mood but that is not the only benefit of keeping house plants.…
The current global COVID-19 pandemic is causing NEGATIVE environmental issues that outweigh the temporarily reduced carbon emissions. These negative impacts include: increase of medical waste leaching into our water…
Did you know that even though 70% of our earth is water, only 2.5% of that is usable for all living things? Water scarcity is becoming more of an issue as 66% of the global population live in severe water scarcity for…
I love clothing swaps. Not only do you end up coming home with many new articles of clothing, you also find a home for the clothes you love but just didn't wear. If you are lucky enough to be invited to one, be sure to…
If you asked someone in the 1980s what green living is, their answer would be different from what it is today. It is evolving as we learn from our mistakes and plan for our future. And mistakes we have made! But we can…