Subjects They Should Teach in School
From budgeting and household repairs to self-care and kindness, learn which subjects teachers should cover in school for our children.
Back-to-School Special: It’s Time to Teach Kids to Go Green
The Mess of Mass-Produced, Unsustainable Items Think about all the mess we all collectively make that goes into our landfills and oceans. With the increase in purchasing power, most households like to buy things that are not always important or even necessary. Stores are also luring customers with added benefits in the form of huge […]
Sustainable Food Habits to Address Food Insecurity in Canada
Recent times have seen rising awareness about food insecurity and food shortage crises. The numerous lockdowns from the Covid-19 pandemic presented challenges for not only small businesses but also farmers worldwide. Canada’s extreme cold is an additional factor. Even now, these effects linger and food insecurity remains a major issue. What is Food Insecurity? The […]
7 Ways to Practice Positivity in Your Life
At Green Schools Green Future, we believe in the power of positivity to help ourselves and the world we live in. If taught from a young age, making it a habit to practice positivity can benefit your life for the long haul. In the current climate of our individual lives and the news around us, […]
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
How Silence Benefits Your Brain: Hitting Refresh
Have you noticed that when you wake up and just sit by the window with a cup of coffee instead of scrolling on your phone, the rest of the day seems to go better? You may feel more calm and comfortable. This is because of the silence accompanying this activity. If we were to ask […]
Simple and Sustainable New Year’s Resolutions
Making resolutions for the new year is a tradition dating back many years. It’s good to challenge yourself with new goals. However, as climate change and environmental issues continue to worsen, we must make lifestyle changes to benefit the planet. Not sure how to get start on making sustainable resolutions? Check out these ten simple […]
Guide to Sustainable Eating for Kids in the New Year!
It’s that time of year again to make New Year’s resolutions! You might have a long list of goals for the next year and with renewed enthusiasm and determination, you are ready to work on them. But take another look at your list and see if any of your goals would benefit the environment in […]
Beating SAD, or The Winter Blues
The arrival of winter brings holiday cheer. But as we move beyond the tidings of joy the holiday season brings, we find ourselves with an issue plaguing many Canadians: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD makes up roughly 10% of all depression cases. What Exactly is SAD? SAD, also known as the “winter blues,” is a […]
Alternative Therapy Treatments for Pets
As a kid, I had a very cute and loving German shepherd. She was like family to us, a best friend and the cutest creature who would be happy to see me come back from school or sad when we all left her alone in the house. The way she reciprocated my love is my […]
