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Microplastics Part 2 – Toxins in Our Bodies Fast Facts Plastic in Our Bodies: How It Gets In, What We Carry, and Why It Matters Plastic pollution is no longer just an environmental issue—it’s becoming a health issue. Tiny plastic fragments—known as microplastics and nanoplastics—are showing up in our air, water, food, and even in […]
Plastic Part 1: Why We Should Stop Using It—and Why We Can’t Plastic is one of those maddening inventions. On one hand, it’s cheap, durable, and everywhere. On the other, it’s choking our oceans, harming wildlife, and leaving behind a toxic legacy that will outlast every human alive today. So why don’t we just stop […]
A brief history of Climate Change Human activities began shaping the climate more than two centuries ago. Early research linked carbon emissions to warming, and activists pushed for change when evidence mounted. Most governments have acted, but progress remains slow. Climate risks and adaptation now dominate the public conversation[1][2][3][4]. When Science First Noticed Harm Joseph […]
Natural Insulation: Warmer Homes, Smaller Footprints When you think of insulation, the usual suspects come to mind: fibreglass batts, spray foam, maybe rigid boards. They work, sure, but they also come with a heavy environmental cost — energy-intensive production, tricky recycling, and potential off-gassing in your living space. Natural insulation offers another path. These materials […]
Small Projects for Lowering Your Carbon Footprint and Building Resilience What we can do, right here and right now, We often hear about the giant, systemic shifts needed to fight climate change. New energy grids, global treaties, technological leaps. They matter, but they can feel out of reach for an ordinary household. What we can […]
How to Stop Shopping for Clothes When Your Closet is Already Full How to Stop Shopping for Clothes When Your Closet is Already Full We’ve all had that moment: standing in front of a stuffed closet and sighing, “I have nothing to wear.” Then comes the temptation to scroll through sales or pop into a […]
How to Find, Evaluate and Use Climate Incentives What Are These Incentives? A good place to start. Supplier Incentives: Genuine or Sales Tactic? Passing-through government funds: Suppliers (e.g., solar installers) apply for rebates/loans on your behalf and deduct that amount. This is real savings. Sales-based “incentives”: Check if they’re offering internal discounts unrelated to government […]
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,” […]
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 […]