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make your windows bird-friendly: simple steps for a safer home

make your windows bird-friendly: simple steps for a safer home

Learn why birds fly into windows and explore easy solutions like decals, Zen curtains, and creative paint patterns to protect our feathered friends. Whether you’re sprucing up your existing windows or planning a home remodel, we’ve got tips to help you create a bird-friendly space that’s both beautiful and practical.
low-waste cleaning solutions: ditch the baking soda and vinegar mix

low-waste cleaning solutions: ditch the baking soda and vinegar mix

Discover simple and effective low-waste cleaning alternatives using ingredients like baking soda, vinegar, castile soap, and hydrogen peroxide. Learn how to make powerful DIY cleaners for a fresher and safer home.
leave the leaves - why your lawn loves a little leaf blanket

leave the leaves - why your lawn loves a little leaf blanket

Discover why leaving fall leaves on your lawn can boost soil health, support wildlife, and reduce landfill waste. Not sold on a full blanket of leaves? Learn how mulching them with a lawn mower creates a natural, nutrient-rich layer for a healthier yard come spring!
booze-free fall - mocktail recipes for a cozy sober october

booze-free fall - mocktail recipes for a cozy sober october

Toast to fall with alcohol-free mocktails for Sober October! From Spiced Cranberry Amaretto to Vampire’s Kiss Mimosa, these mocktail recipes are perfect for cozy gatherings and Halloween fun.
flooded + forgotten: after the rain

flooded + forgotten: after the rain

photo by Dayna Stein Author: Dayna Stein B.Sc, M.Sc. Toronto's recent storm left more than just water damage—it highlighted the urgent need for c...
lowering your impact, not your waste.

lowering your impact, not your waste.

Author: Laura Yurincich Want to lower your impact on the environment, but not quite ready to give up your favourite packaged snacks and products? 

all the ways to recycle your stuff

all the ways to recycle your stuff

Author: Kate Lam Do you find yourself feeling smug at how teeny your trash bag is compared to your recycling bag come garbage day? Recycling is actually not the best for our waste cycle

five habits that are good for the earth and your body

five habits that are good for the earth and your body

Author: Lauren Jenkinson We always hear about how beneficial lowering our consumption and minimizing our waste is for the environment, but have you ever thought about the ways that living a low-waste lifestyle can have a positive health impact for yourself? 

plastics and politics - where our governments stand on single use plastics

plastics and politics - where our governments stand on single use plastics

Author: Emma Hill Feeling like plastics and politics have been in the news lately? bare market blogger Emma shares a quick recap 

tips and tricks to hosting a clothing exchange

tips and tricks to hosting a clothing exchange

Author: Emma Hill  Trying to reduce your carbon footprint and save money by not buying new clothing? Clothing exchanges are a fantastic way of switching up your wardrobe without spending a penny. 

what is going on with climate change advocacy and the federal election?

what is going on with climate change advocacy and the federal election?

Author: Emma Hill Wait, what’s this about climate change being a partisan issue in the Canadian Federal Election? Now it’s not? 

how to quell your 'eco-anxiety' when the world is seemingly on fire

how to quell your 'eco-anxiety' when the world is seemingly on fire

Author: Becca Schmidtke The past two weeks have been monumental for the struggle against climate change. Millions of people all around the world have joined forces to protest against government inaction on environmental policy.