Why do we put off things we know we should do? Whether it is exercising more, clearing out the garage or managing our photos, we have an idea of what we need to do but the thought of going through the actions of these tasks can seem overwhelming, distasteful or pointless. Even knowing that putting off certain tasks could hurt us later, we will still hesitate. So how do we stop procrastinating and tap into motivation when we need it? When
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The Plastic Free July movement is a great way encourage people to use less plastic. But going plastic free isn't for the faint of heart. The planet needs you. Are you up for the challenge?
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Canada just announced that they would ban single use plastics by 2021. For those of us concerned with the amount of plastic in our oceans and parks, this is great news and also long overdue. However, I can't help but feel it rings of green washing, especially since we are 6 months from an election.
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A yardie girl returns home to Jamaica for a trip down memory lane and to find out more about their environmentalism.
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Recycling doesn't work. The world is inundated with tons of plastic waste that we can't reuse because the companies that make products decided that convenience outweighed the needs of the planet. The Loop system, introduced by Terracycle at the World Economic Forum hopes to change that by encouraging consumers to order their favourite products online in reusable containers and then send them back to the manufacturer, aka, the Milkman. But will it really work?
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How much do I need to do in my life to have an positive impact on the environment? How can I live a zero waste lifestyle and still have time for my life? Why do individuals have to bear the burden of being eco-friendly. Isn't about time the corporations that produce the single use plastic products take responsibility for the environment and make changes to their processes. Let's join the movement to #breakfreefromplastic.
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During a sunny winter vacation in Miami, we started to see environmental cracks in the surface of this urban paradise . Between rising seas, plastic pollution and diminishing drinking water, Miami faces some hard choices ahead if it is to maintain its draw as a vacation hotspot.
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On my reading list this month is the book The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson. As harsh as that term seem to us in North America, Death Cleaning perfectly describes the act of purging and sorting the belongings of a lifetime before you die. This process should be done by everyone.
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I don't think minimalism could get any trendier right now. It is so widespread that the backlash has begun. In this article in The Guardian, Chelsea Fagan argues that minimalism is just another form of conspicuous consumption available only to the rich. In this post, Kimberly Button argues that minimalism made her life harder rather than easier. Like everything that humans tend to overwork, ruin or misinterpret, minimalism doesn't have to be done to death.
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I have been to Las Vegas more than any other city, strangely enough. This is due to it being the centre for tech conferences and also a jump off point for desert road trips - a personal favourite. So when the chance came up for another trip, I couldn't say no to the possibility of bright, warm sunshine and some people watching.
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