Sustainable Living Blog
May long weekend is British Columbia’s busiest camping weekend of the year. Spring has finally arrived after another Canadian winter and outdoor enthusiasts everywhere can’t wait to get back out into nature. Most have already reserved their spots months ago....
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I was going to write a blog about ‘living a life you don’t need a vacation from’ when I realized that this was just the tip of the iceberg. The real issue at hand is that we no longer feel...
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A disheartening encounter happened to me a few weeks ago. As some of you may already know, I am on the board of the West Kootenay Cycling Coalition (WKCC). We advocate for active transportation awareness, safety and infrastructure in our...
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As a practising artist, I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. How wasteful are my art supplies? Are they toxic? What are they made of? Are they affecting my health? What happens to the spent brushes, paints and containers...
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Most of us, at least in developed countries, take water for granted. Most Canadians rely on large municipal systems for drinking water supplied by rivers or vast underground aquifers. The cost to ensure that water supplies are safe is spread...
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