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6 Ways our Lives Became More Sustainable by Moving to the City
To say I’ve had a major life change in the last month is an understatement. I recently bought my first home and moved right into downtown Vancouver. Major cities don’t come across as the most environmentally friendly places, but my life has become instantly more eco-friendly since moving here only a few weeks ago. Eco-Friendly Changes Resulting from our City Move While I knew there was going to be some immediate impact to our lifestyle moving to the middle of a city, I didn’t realize how immediate the sustainable lifestyle changes would be. Moving to a concrete jungle doesn’t scream sustainable lifestyle to me, but I was pleasantly surprised at…
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50 Easy Plastic Free Swaps You Can Make at Home
Reducing plastic waste doesn’t have to mean throwing out everything in your house or changing everything in your lifestyle. It’s a part of why we love Plastic Free July. It’s a global movement that encourages everyday people to reduce their use of single-use plastics by making simple, everyday changes. Whether you’re just getting started with your journey to reduce your plastic use or you’re looking for a few new ideas, swapping out common household items is an easy way to build reduce plastic use and build sustainable habits. From your kitchen and bathroom to your cleaning routine, here are 50 simple plastic free swaps to help you reduce waste one…
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Your Ultimate Guide to Plastic Free July and Going Plastic Free
It’s Plastic Free July and we love this time of year! It’s a fun month to take part in a global movement for the benefit of our planet. We’ve talked about Plastic Free July and going plastic free on our blog a lot, so here is an ultimate guide to Plastic Free July to help you navigate your way through the month! What is Plastic Free July Get to know about Plastic Free July, what it’s all about, and why to get involved. What to Know About Plastic Free July Why to Get Involved in Plastic Free July 2023 Preparing for Plastic Free July Start turning your mind towards Plastic…
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Easy Ways to Conserve Water During Summer Water Restrictions
Summertime and water restrictions go hand and hand in British Columbia. Every May we expect to hear that we can only water our lawns and gardens on specific days of the week as that’s how our local water restrictions usually start. 2026 has started off on a much stricter note, however, skipping our Stage 1 water restrictions all together and jumping straight to Stage 2. With stricter restrictions happening sooner than usual, it’s a perfect time to look at easy ways to conserve water in our homes. Annual Summer Water Restrictions We expect water restrictions to come into play every year from May through October, but we usually take gradual…
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Preparing for Plastic Free July 2026
Plastic Free July 2026 is only a few weeks away! It’s a great time to start thinking about not only how you want to participate this year but also about the plastic that keeps sneaking back into our lives. What is Plastic Free July? Plastic Free July is a global environmental campaign that encourages people to reduce their use of single-use plastics during the month of July and beyond. It began in 2011 in Western Australia and has since grown into one of the world’s largest plastic waste reduction movements, inspiring millions of participants across nearly 190 countries. Plastic Free July is a chance for people to learn practical ideas…
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What are the Environmental Impacts of Large Scale Sporting Events like the FIFA World Cup?
I’m a fan of a number of sports, but none of the others hold a candle to soccer for me. Soccer has been number one since I was a kid. The fact that the men’s FIFA World Cup is coming to town is a big deal and an event I never thought I’d see locally. With the event coming to town and all the preparations, it’s a reminder of the environmental impact of large scale sporting events. The FIFA World Cup is coming to town The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the largest tournament in FIFA history. The number of teams participating has increased to 48 and…
