A Quick History Of Global Climate Treaties…and their failures

By now, it has been instilled in you that if humans allow the climate to exceed a 2C temperature increase, we sign our death sentence. We’ve heard politicians, grassroots activists, and children plead with everyone from lobbyists to a regular shmuck to reduce their carbon footprint. We’re pleading for our lives. But, to what end? …

Interview with Alexandra and Lindsay Lorusso, Founders of Nudnik

When noting that textile production contributes more to climate change than international aviation and shipping combined the fashion choices we make for ourselves and our children matter. Lucky for us, green entrepreneurs like twin sisters Lindsay and Alex Lorusso have come up with 'Future-Proof' kidswear made from pre-consumer textile waste that would otherwise pollute the …

Top 13 Green Apps

Do you want to be more respectful to the environment but don’t know how to start? Do you spend a lot of time on your smartphone? Do you want to save money? The following, a list of eco-friendly apps that will answer all those questions and more.  Sustainable action  Joulebug This award-winning application’s mission is …

5 Easy Tips to Save Water

Water is often something we take for granted. Having the ability to use water on demand and have water to drink comes as second nature to a lot of us. This luxury is also something we may be at risk of losing. According to the World Resources Institute as many as 3.5 billion people could …

Desalination – The Double-Edged Sword

The Thirst: Water is the backbone of life. Water is life, essential for all living organisms. In recent times, however, there has been a rise in the scarcity of water. Shocking! Especially when you consider that 70% of our planet is covered with it! Sitting on a bed or a couch with drinks in hand while reading …

Interview with Jess Davidson, Founder of Full Circle Clothing

When a green idea pops into your head do something about it. That is Jess Davidson's approach ad the reason she founded Full Circle Clothing, a subscription children’s clothing rental program, operating as a social enterprise focused on fashion sustainability–and on making sustainable consumption more accessible. Here is my interview with Jess who just launched …

Interview with Mohammed Gandhi, CEO of Lil Helper

What do space dinosaurs, badass mermaids and fishing frogs have in common? They all appear on Lil Helper's reusable cloth diapers, helping make the world a little better by lessening the need for disposable diapers. As a new parent, I am constantly thinking of ways to reduce my baby's environmental impact which is why I …

Interview with the Woman behind Garden of Eden Reusables

By Cara Des Granges Maureen Brand is the one woman show who runs Garden of Eden, a small business specializing in handmade reusables namely period panties, incontinence underwear, nursing pads and more. She started her business inspired by the video of a 15 year old girl teaching her friends how to use cloth menstrual pads, she …

These Kids Are More Than Alright: Interview with The Climate Kids

Joseph and sister Fionnuala Ghadery-Samis, 11 and 9 years old respectively, want to save the world. The siblings who live in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, are very interested in a wide range of environmental issues. With the assistance of their mother, Hollay Ghadery, the siblings share what they learn and their positive actions such as planting …

Looking for Green work? Try GoodWork

Whether you are seeking employment or looking to make a career change, finding a job can be frustrating to say the least. We’ve all tried job boards like Indeed or on LinkedIn, but sometimes navigating these can be daunting, especially for those trying to navigate work in sustainability or the green economy. When searching through …