It’s Plastic-Free July, and my social media feeds are full of countless ads for sustainable products that you can buy to be more eco-friendly. In my opinion, this creates a barrier for those who can’t afford to invest in a bunch of new, oftentimes higher, costs. There are many ways to live sustainably that don’t require spending any money, just adopting new habits. If you need extra motivation to cut…
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Tools for Coping with Eco-Anxiety
“The thing about climate change is that you can either be overwhelmed by the complexity of the problem or fall in love with the creativity of the solutions” – Mary Heglar. Eco-anxiety is the anxious feeling that we get when we look at the future threat of climate change. Eco-grief is the mourning or sadness that we feel at the loss of environmental landscape. Eco-paralysis is the sense of being…
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What Does Sustainable Development Look Like?
Sustainable development is defined as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability for future generations to meet their needs”. Sustainable urban development is not a new topic of discussion. it actually was on the agenda of the 1972 United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm, Sweden. The four objectives of sustainable development are stable economic growth, conservation of natural resources, social progress and…
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Using Your Vote for Climate Action
We must vote like the environment depends on it, because it does! Electing local officials who have values that align with your community allows centralized, effective change take place. We do have power and a voice as citizens, and it is clear that it is our responsibility to inform and educate ourselves! Voting for representatives who have environmental justice at the forefront of their platform ensures that we can stay…
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Ambitious Climate Legislation in the U.S.
Climate bills have historically passed in the United States thanks to the tireless work of advocacy groups and activists. Generations of people have been fighting for these changes non-stop, and it boggles my mind how little progress we seem to have made in 2022. However, there have been some ambitious climate legislation passed in the U.S. over the past few years. This article features seven recent bills that have passed…
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Low-waste habits that save you money
One of the largest barriers that scares a lot of people away from low waste lifestyle alternatives initially is the cost factor. So many people tell me that they want to make changes, but they don’t want to add more expenses to their lifestyle. Whether you are facing a financial barrier, or simply want to cut back on your monthly expenses, these low-waste tips have saved myself and many others…
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What is rewilding?
“Rewilding” is a term that I have been coming across quite frequently when reading environmental news, and I truly believe we are going to be seeing a lot more of this initiative as we move forward in the climate movement. This is a complex topic that I could write a whole book about, so I took a really high-level approach when explaining this topic. In this post, I explain what…
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DIY Holiday Decor
Decorating for the holidays is a tradition that families around the world all share. For many, it represents the season of giving, celebrating religion, and spending time with loved ones. I personally don’t have a lot of space in my apartment to decorate, and my two cats have proved that they are keen to destroy any new object that comes into their space. So this year, I decided to create…