Category Archives: Reduced waste living
International Compost Awareness Week
International Compost Awareness Week The first week of May is recognized globally as International Compost Awareness Week—a time to reflect on the importance of returning organics to the earth and caring for our soil. Celebrated since 1995, this week marks 30 years of promoting sustainable practices through composting. The 2025 theme, “Sustainable Communities Begin with […]
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Dreaming of a Green Christmas
How to Have an Eco-Friendly Christmas With the holiday season upon us, it is time to start thinking of how we can fit being mindful about the environment into our Christmas plans. Maybe it is time to change some of our habits & traditions and curb our environmental impact during the holiday season. The Celebration […]
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Net-Zero – Our Part
Recently, I had the opportunity to take part in the Niagara Region Waste Survey. Like many places around the world, Niagara is working toward the ambitious goal of reducing its carbon footprint to net-zero by 2050. The Region is seeking community input on how to get there, exploring ideas like education, improved collection methods, and […]
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Inspiring Action: The Power of a Question
The power of a timely question can change your trajectory. In the 1990s, Ray Anderson, founder of Interface Inc. (carpet and tile), experienced a “lightning bolt” moment. When asked, “What’s your company doing for the environment?” he realized he had no answer. Anderson then did some research and formed a company-wide task force dedicated to […]
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Leave No Trace – Eco Friendly Camping
Camping Season – Creating a Low Impact Camping Experience Camping is a fun, seasonal, summer activity which takes a little mindfulness to do without impacting the environment. This blog will help you navigate campsite recycling systems and will share some ways you can make your next camping experience have a low impact on the environment […]
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