Recycling & Plastics: How to Recycle More Sustainably
For many people, environmentalism begins with looking for the recycle sign on the plastic packaging and ends the moment it goes into the blue bin. There is a certain contentment that accompanies them when they keep a big bunch of otherwise trashed items outside for the recycling truck to collect every week. Recycling materials is […]
Landing Your Dream Job by Volunteering!
Many of us have been there. You’ve recently graduated or perhaps it’s your final year of school or you’ve just arrived in Canada. You begin searching for that perfect job in your field and bingo! You found it! “Two years of experience?! How am I supposed to already have any job experience?” According to a […]
Toxic Chemicals in Textile Manufacturing
Who doesn’t like fashionable clothing? Wearing trendy and pretty clothes may be important to many, but consider how the fast fashion and textile manufacturing industries transmit hazardous toxic chemicals into our daily lives. Before reaching their final form, the clothes must go through several processes and materials. The vast majority of the clothing is composed […]
Your Path Toward Successful New Year’s Resolutions
As the year draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the past year, be thankful for the happy times and learn lessons from the not-so-good ones. It is around this time that most people start dreaming big for the next year. Although they are determined to achieve their goals, 80% of people give […]
Reducing GHG Emissions From Our Food Systems
Food is a delicacy around the world, indicative of diverse culture and used to celebrate throughout the year. Unfortunately, our current food systems cannot sustain the 8 billion people on this planet without risking detriment to the environment. The Food Cycle Processes such as producing, transporting, and storing wasted food all contribute to the global […]
Toxic Household Cleaners and Natural Alternatives
The holiday season brings guests, fun, happiness, gifts, and cleaning! Yes, people clean for the holidays, and it’s more than just decluttering your closet. Cleaning checklists can include cleaning the walls and floors, deep-cleaning the bathroom and kitchen, cleaning décor items, polishing furniture, removing stains from the carpet, rug, or couch, and much more. It […]
Merry Sustainability: What To Do With Your Old iPhone
It’s finally Christmas season, everyone! It’s a time for cheer and the gifting of iPhones. With sales all around, many people decide to buy the newest iPhone. But what do you do with your older model if it’s still working? There are a couple of things you can do with your old phones, such as […]
Coffee Balls – One of The Best Innovations
You never forget to brew a fresh cup of coffee in the morning before you begin your day, It keeps you energized as you work or study. It’s easy to drink several cups every day, especially if you’re chasing a deadline or completing your final exams. Consider how those five pods a day might affect […]
Are You Reading the Ingredients in Your Skin Products?
Whether you only apply lotion on your skin or have a complicated skincare routine, it’s important to know the ingredients in the skin products you’re using. Technically, marketing phrases like “fragrance-free,” “for sensitive skin,” and “hypoallergenic” don’t mean much. They don’t guarantee the product doesn’t contain any irritants or won’t irritate highly sensitive skin. Instead […]
Sustainability Efforts With Green Roofs
The common sustainable solution for roofs is to opt for solar panels. It seems like the straightforward answer to eco-friendly homes. Recently, however, another option is on the rise: green roofs. This concept (also called eco-roofs, living roofs, or vegetative roofs) is not new. They have existed in Europe, especially in Germany, since the 1970s. […]
