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Know your climate facts

Stop those climate deniers in their tracks with your climate knowledge.

Know your neighbors

Learn why it’s important for your wellbeing to get to know your neighbours.

Veggie water in garden

Use your veggie water in your garden An easy thing you can do to boost… Read More

Write a to-do list

Learn why writing a to-do list can help you reduce stress.

Stretch everyday

Stretch everyday It’s so important to move your body every day. But life is busy… Read More

Get to know local farmers

Learn the benefits of getting to know your local farmer.

Take the time to go to your city’s website to read up on the rules because you could be inadvertently sending something to landfill over and over again because you think it’s recyclable or because you’re recycling it wrong.

no flexible plastic

Be wary of flexible plastic Did you know that flexible plastic has a much higher… Read More

Donate pet food and towels to an animal shelter

Learn what you can donate to animal shelters to help animals in need of homes.

Trails less travelled

Find out why you should walk on lesser known trails.

Leave no trace

Leave no trace It’s great to get out in nature as much as possible, for… Read More

Help protect the rainforest

Help the rainforest The world has watched in horror as the Amazon rainforest has been… Read More

Be prepared in a power outage

Learn how you can prepare for a power outage where you live.

DIY deodorant

Make your own deodorant It is dead easy to make your own deodorant. It’s just… Read More

Washing your clothes in cold water

Wash clothes in cold water We all know that we should be doing this. It… Read More

High efficiency toilet

Learn the benefits of buying a high efficiency toilet.

Stop using plastic wrap

Stop using plastic wrap We all know single use plastic is TERRIBLE for the environment… Read More

Get outside

Learn why it’s important to get outside as often as possible.

Tutor a recent immigrant

Tutor a recent immigrant No one would leave everything and everyone they’ve ever known behind… Read More

Delay garden clean up

Learn why you should delay your garden clean up in the spring to protect insects.

Phthalates in food

Learn how you can reduce your phthalate exposure through the kinds of food you eat.

Spend two hours a week in nature

Learn why it’s important to spend two hours a week in nature for your health and well-being.

no more buying cheap stuff

Stop buying cheap stuff We live in a throw-a-way culture. Fast fashion, dollar stores, single-use… Read More

Do a plastic audit of your home

Do a plastic audit in your home Have you ever gone around your home and… Read More

Fix it, don’t toss it

Fix it There are many reasons to consider repairing rather than tossing. Repairing items can… Read More

You can use your purchasing power

Use your purchasing power When shopping for loved ones and for yourself, keep in mind… Read More

Adopt a pet

Adopt a pet There are so many animals that don’t have homes. When you’re thinking… Read More

Hang your clothes to dry

Save the planet. Hang dry your clothes.

Set limits on your social media time

Set limits on your social media time Set a goal for limiting your daily social… Read More

Eat seasonally

Learn the benefits of eating seasonally.

Practice community care

Practice community care Self care as a way of promoting wellbeing is a concept that… Read More

Celebrate winter solstice

Celebrate winter solstice Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year and after that,… Read More

Know jewellery sources

Learn why you should be asking your favourite brands about how they source the minerals in their jewelry.

sourcing flowers

How to ask your florist about where and how they source their flowers.

Go to bed early

Learn why it’s important to get a good night’s sleep.

Learn to compost

Learn to compost Do you compost? It diverts kitchen and yard waste from landfill, reduces… Read More

Conserve water

Here are a few things you can do around your own home to conserve water that will cost you little to no money.

Seek out unpackaged food

Have an impact on how much plastic your local grocery store uses.

Start prioritizing sleep

Learn why 7-9 hours of sleep each night is so important.

Mend one thing

Learn how to get started on mending your stuff instead of replacing them.