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I am a Canadian mother who wants to secure a sustainable future for her children - and for all children. I have been inspired by Gandhi's quote: "You must be the change you want to see in the world". So here I am. We all need to change. For me, it starts right here.
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- Crazy: the world spends spend 6X more on fossil fuel subsidies than we do on renewable energy. Let's change that: 350.org/rio - 1 day ago
- Watching @DavidSuzuki on @Strombo - what an amazing warrior for the environment and our future! - 1 day ago
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“My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world.” - Jack Layton
- "Never underestimate the power of a few committed people to change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
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Category Archives: Reduce Waste
Going Green 3: Garbage
Garbage. Waste. Where does it go? Where in the world does it end up? How much of the stuff are we each generating anyway? Yes, it fills up landfills. Yes, big trucks have to haul it there. Yes, it releases … Continue reading
Toy Mountain
Well another Christmas has passed, with the merry moments and warm wishes that go along with it. I have always loved the Christmas season, the sparkly lights, the pretty packages and the good spirits. I remember feeling sad as a … Continue reading
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Tagged Buy Used, Children, Consume, Environment, Packaging, Reduce Waste, Toys
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Bulk Bins
Ah…. buying in bulk. I used to think that only hippies did this, or those who really like eating granola. I used to shop at a grocery store that had bulk bins aplenty, and I would just snobbishly walk by … Continue reading
Going Granola
I continue to think about the garbage I produce. So much is food related! Everything I purchase in the grocery store comes in a package or a box or a bag or is shrink-wrapped on a Styrofoam tray. Every meal I … Continue reading
Homemade Gift Bags
I have always loved wrapping Christmas presents. I would pump the Christmas tunes or perhaps turn on a Christmas movie, and then spread everything out on the living room floor and just go at it. I would pick the prettiest … Continue reading
No Napkin, thanks
I am continuing to think about the things I consume and the garbage I make. I have never spent this amount of time thinking about garbage. I found this really interesting movie, not yet widely released, although coming out on … Continue reading
Coffee Time
Today my resolution is to switch to a travel mug for all coffee purchases. If I forget the travel mug, then there will be no coffee. This is a big deal, since I love my coffee in the morning. Every … Continue reading
Pretty Diapers
When examining the trash you make, it is hard to go far without noticing the large contribution of disposable diapers. My youngest is 2 years old and has been potty trained for about 4 months. However, she still wets at night. So I … Continue reading
Tote This
Today’s resolution is simple and way overdue – stop using plastic bags. Employ reusable tote bags instead. First stop – plastic bags at the grocery store. I normally have full intentions of using my reusable bags when I go grocery … Continue reading
Take Out the Take Out
Today I went out for lunch to the local food court with two people from work. As we walked up, I started to think about my lunch garbage. Looking up at the various neon signs starting back at me, I … Continue reading
