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Start Your Personal Climate Action (Even If You’re Not the DIY Type) Not into building pergolas or digging swales? You’re not alone. And you’re not off the hook, either. Here’s how to start your climate action project without lifting a shovel. If you’re someone who: You’re still in the right place. Climate action is different […]
DIY Bee Stopover: Build a Bee Hotel Welcome to the Bee Stopover Project I love any project involving bees. My primary school had hives in the school’s quadrangle. I don’t remember anyone getting stung; we were all so used to each other, even in the classrooms.. Who’s going to live here? Solitary bees, the quiet […]
Climate Action & Advocacy Here’s the truth: consumer choices alone won’t fix everything. But they have power. Combining those choices with community action, advocacy, and shifts in daily habits will build momentum for real change. Ready to be part of the change you want? Start with What You Can Control Big changes are difficult. Start […]
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,” […]
Common climate-related terms. A mini dictionary of some of the most common climate-related terms We hear about them, we nod wisely, but do we know what they mean? 1. Carbon Footprint This is the total amount of greenhouse gases (like carbon dioxide) your activities put into the atmosphere. Think driving your car, heating your home, […]
The Circular Economy- Ending the Throwaway Culture Imagine a world where your old smartphone doesn’t end up gathering dust in a drawer or, worse, polluting a landfill. Instead, it’s refurbished, reused, or its parts are recycled to create something new. Welcome to the circular economy—a transformative approach to production and consumption that’s gaining momentum worldwide. […]
The Fate of Things You No Longer Want! Every item we purchase embarks on a journey far beyond our homes. Understanding the lifecycle of our belongings—from purchase to disposal—sheds light on the environmental and economic impacts of consumption habits. By understanding the pathways of disposability and the implications of our consumption, we can make informed […]
Mothers on a Mission: Fighting for Climate Change Mothers on a Mission: Fighting for Climate Change. There are several groups across the U.S. and Canada in which mothers are leading the charge to protect their children’s futures. 1. Mothers Out Front These groups started in Boston, but now they’ve got teams across the U.S. They’re […]
Beginner’s Climate Advocacy Beginner’s Climate Advocacy Advocacy on behalf of climate change can take many forms and can be used in many ways. When it comes to climate advocacy, many assume it’s limited to protests and political activism. But advocacy isn’t just about marching in the streets—it’s about using your voice, choices, and influence to […]