Written by Start a Local Repair Circle Step‑by‑Step Plan A Repair Circle (or “Repair Café”) is a community gathering where volunteers help people fix everyday items—clothing, electronics, furniture—rather than tossing them out. It’s eco‑friendly, social, and empowering. Build Your Core Team Gather enthusiastic volunteers: craftspeople, technicians, makers, anyone skilled at repairing things. Aim for diverse repair specialties […]
How to Talk about Climate Change: Without Starting a Fight Let’s be honest: bringing up climate change in everyday conversation feels risky. You want to talk about it, but you don’t want to sound preachy—or worse, start an argument that ruins the mood. If you’ve ever left a climate chat thinking, “Well… that went badly,” […]
10 Home Energy Fixes: And the Payoffs Looking to cut your energy bills and your climate impact? You’re in the right place. Whether you’re a renter or own a fixer-upper, simple upgrades and quick wins make a real difference. We’ve rounded up ten home energy fixes that pay off financially. and also help shrink your […]
What Kind of Climate Adaptation is for You? Not all action looks the same, and that’s a good thing. So… you’re concerned about the climate. You’ve changed a few things. Maybe you’ve tried reusable bags, skipped a few plane trips, or thought twice before buying something cheap that won’t last. But when it comes to […]
Personal Gains from Climate Resilience Actions Why Climate Resilience Matters: Your Personal Gains Climate resilience isn’t just about preparing for floods, wildfires, or extreme weather—it’s about redesigning our lives to be more stable, adaptable, and fulfilling. Beneath the surface of sustainable living lies a series of powerful, often surprising advantages that ripple through our health, […]
Where Do Our 21st Century Habits Come From? A short trip from outhouses to overconsumption — and how we ended up here. We like to think our modern way of life is a result of progress. And in many ways, it is. Refrigerators keep our food fresh, lights flick on with the push of a […]
Rethinking Solar, Part 4: What Solar Can’t Do (Yet) This is Part 4 of the Rethinking Solar Series. Is you missed any of the other articles the links are Below Reality Check: Solar Isn’t Magic—Yet You’ve seen the potential: solar panels that trim your bills, run your lights, and ease your climate guilt. But while […]
Rethinking Solar Part 2: Solar Dollars & Sense Before You Begin: Getting Hands-on Ready Rethinking Solar Part 2: Solar Dollars & Sense. Here’s the link if you missed: Part 1: What It Offers You (and the Planet) This guide considers pre-install decisions: energy needs, roof viability, costs, incentives, and choosing an installer. Think of it […]
Rethinking Solar Part 3: Build a Solar Pergola Shade, Style, and Power in One Project Rethinking Solar Part 3: Building a Solar Pergola. If you missed anything in the rest of the series, links to them are at the bottom of this page. This is Part 2 of the series – Going Solar. If you […]
Rethinking Solar Part 1: What It Offers You (and the Planet) Rethinking Solar Part 1: What It Offers You (and the Planet). If you missed anything in the rest of the series, links to them are at the bottom of this page. Solar isn’t just about rooftop panels — it’s a shift in mindset. When […]