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Be a citizen scientist

Be a citizen scientist Nature apps like iNaturalist and Bumble Bee Watch are similar in… Read More

Borrow, don’t buy

Borrow, don't buy Before buying something you might use only once or twice, try posting… Read More

Carbon offset your travel

Carbon offset your travel When the weather starts getting colder, many of us start thinking… Read More

Check in on your neighbour

Learn how to check in on your neighbor after a big storm.

Contact elected officials

How to contact your local representative to get your voice heard on the issues you care about.

Create something

Create something We spend all of our days consuming information and simply responding to all… Read More

Cultivate community in your life

Cultivate community in your life Many studies have shown that having a sense of belonging… Read More

Darn your socks

It’s easy to darn (fix) those holes in your socks.

De-ice your walkway naturally

De-ice your walkway naturally The salt that they sell at Home Depot and the like… Read More

Digital detox

Learn how to do a digital declutter.

DIY deodorant

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

DIY lip balm

Make your own lip balm Conventional lip balms are often full of manmade chemicals that… Read More

DIY soap

Learn how to make your own soap that is healthier for your family and the environment.

Eat more fermented foods

With research increasingly indicating that your mircrobiome is tied to your overall health, it’s not a bad idea to up your fermented foods game.

Examine the packaging

Examine the packaging We are all trying to buy more eco friendly these days 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

Get outside

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

Go for a walk at lunch

Go for a walk at lunch A brief stroll at lunch can have immediate positive… Read More

Hang your clothes to dry

Save the planet. Hang dry your clothes.

Hazardous household waste

Learn how to safely dispose of hazardous household waste.

Help protect the rainforest

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

How are your favorite products made

Find out how your fave products are made There are a lot of issues to… Read More

Know jewellery sources

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

Know your neighbors

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

Listen to birdsongs

Listen to birdsongs Feeling connected to nature and noticing beautiful natural phenomena is linked to… Read More

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.

Look at nature

Look at nature You’re probably aware of the studies that show the mental and emotional… Read More

Look at something beautiful

Look at something beautiful Being mindful of all the terrible things happening in the world… Read More

Make care packages for the homeless

Make care packages for the homeless for the holidays Instead of doing a secret Santa… Read More

Make laundry powder

Learn how to make your own DIY laundry powder.

Make meals from scratch

Make more meals from scratch We all know that we should make more meals from… Read More

Make someone’s day brighter

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” Leo Buscaglia .