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Volunteer as a family

Learn about various ways you can volunteer with your family

Rake leaves for a neighbour

Rake leaves for a neighbour Do you have an elderly neighbour or a neighbour with… Read More

Forgive someone

Forgive someone Carrying a grudge around for someone or something is such a burden. It… Read More

Oat milk diy

Oat milk has recently been named as the most environmentally friendly milk alternative. Here’s how you make it.

Try loose leaf tea

Try loose leaf tea Did anyone read that horrifying article about the BILLIONS of microplastics… Read More

Switch to a menstrual cup

Switch to a menstrual cup Not only will you save thousands of tampons and other… Read More

DIY lip balm

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

Meditate one minute a day

Meditate one minute a day Meditation is becoming more popular as people discover its great… Read More

Travel locally

Learn why you should consider travelling locally.

Fix it for kids

Fix it, don’t toss it When things break these days, our first inclination is to… Read More

High efficiency toilet

Learn the benefits of buying a high efficiency toilet.

Put on a sweater

Put on a sweater This is an easy one! When you’re cold at work or… Read More

Send seniors holiday cards

Send seniors holiday cards What? You don’t send out holiday cards? Yeah, us neither. But,… Read More

Kick you paper towels habit

Learn why you should kick your paper towel habit and how you can do it.

Hang your clothes to dry

Save the planet. Hang dry your clothes.

No microwave popcorn

Learn why you should avoid microwave popcorn and how to make easy alternatives.

Be Somebody who makes others feel like somebody

Be Somebody Who Makes Others Feel Like Somebody Treat everyone like they are important. Because… Read More

Plant tree in front yard

One of the best things you can do for humanity, your community, and for your family is to plant a tree.

Pay someone a compliment today

Pay someone a compliment today This is an easy one (albeit corny ?). Go out… Read More

symbolic animal adoption

Adopt an animal The World Wildlife Fund has a beautiful program where you can symbolically… Read More

Move your body

Move your body We are all so busy it seems like there is always a… Read More

Leave your phone at home

Leave your phone at home You would be amazed at how much more productive, less… Read More

Grow some food

Learn why and how to get started growing your own food.

How to help a depressive friend

Here’s how to help a friend who is suffering from depression.

Daydream

Find out the benefits of daydreaming

Rotate toys

Rotate your kids' toys Do your kids have too many toys? You can donate or… Read More

Choose eco friendly school supplies

Buy eco friendly school supplies It’s that time of year again. Parents are thinking about… Read More

synthetic fabrics

See which fabrics are synthetic and which are natural and why you’re better off avoiding the synthetic fabrics if you’re looking to lead a low waste lifestyle.

Plant native species

Learn why you should plant native species

stain resistant fabrics

Avoid stain resistant fabrics Stain resistant clothing and furniture may seem convenient but the price… Read More

Buy beeswax candles

Buy beeswax candles Conventional candles are made out of paraffin, a petroleum residue. Not only… Read More

Read a book, pass it on

Read a book. Pass it on. Once you’ve read a book, a nice idea is… 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

Get out in nature for kids

Get out in nature Did you know that it is good for you to get… Read More

Buy experience gifts for loved ones

Buy experience gifts for your loved ones Do you want to reduce your environmental impact… Read More

Wash you clothes less

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Learn to preserve

Learn to preserve Ever worry about an apocalypse type situation where you can no longer… Read More

Hazardous household waste

Learn how to safely dispose of hazardous household waste.

Clean up your local beach

Learn how and why you should clean up your local beach.

Sustainable gardening

Be a sustainable gardener Sustainable gardening is one of the most important and effective sustainability… Read More

Eat organic when you can

Eat organic when you can It’s true that organic food is generally more expensive but… Read More