Sustainable Living Blog

Surrounded by forest, I was inspired this fall to start making wreaths from foraged materials. As an artist, it's another amazing medium to work in. I hope to sharpen my skills enough to start designing floral arrangements for my Mom's...
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Presenting a snapshot of my vision for the West Kootenays in 2030. I believe that accessible, active transportation is key to building a positive future while addressing the climate crisis. I often hear that we can’t afford to invest in active transport. Yet, driving has...
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I used to consider myself a liberal, a lefty or a progressive but looking at how polarized politics has become in Canada, I don't identify with any of the political parties anymore. Leaders all around have lowered themselves to cheap shots....
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“The secret to change is to focus all your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new." Last week, I had the privilege to attend a meeting with The RDCK Climate Action Working Group. The RDCK (Regional...
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I have been very skeptical about schemes where one buys a carbon offset in the form of a planted tree. In my opinion, it's a scam. As the owner of an environmentally friendly business, I can tell you that I have...
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