What Makes a Family: Childbearing in the Climate Crisis

I first read that not having children is the best thing you can do for climate change in David Collings’ Stolen Future, Broken Present: The Human Significance of Climate Change:  “The implications are unmistakable: a person who wishes to forestall severe climate change should not bear children…I freely concede that simply thinking this thought is …

Netflix and Chill (The Earth):Your Go-To List for Sustainability Media

In the days of the pandemic, it feels like we're all desperately searching for our next piece of media to fixate on for a few months before moving on to something new (just me?). In any case, as long as you're spending more time consuming books, TV and podcasts, you may as well integrate some …

Lessons From My Octopus Teacher

I didn’t know what to expect when I decided to watch My Octopus Teacher, a documentary on Netflix about a filmmaker and free diver whose life is changed by meeting an octopus, but it had me hooked from the beginning. I was skeptical about what I could learn from an octopus, which in itself has …

Anxious Reflections

Have you ever thought 'holy crap, how are we ever going to stop climate change?' This post highlights that anxious thoughts and pessimistic outlooks might not be what being a climate change hero is all about. Hard to believe, I know...

4 Female Celebrities “Happier Than Ever” to be Environmentalists

One of the most significant issues of our time, climate change affects all indiscriminately. Yet, certain people remain firmly passive despite the situation’s urgency, due in part to proactive environmentalism’s reputation of being lame or pointless. Celebrities change this narrative: with their prominent influence, their involvement in the struggle against climate change fosters hope in …

March Into Spring

As we finish reading week and move through March, we prepare to say goodbye to Winter and welcome Spring. Although Spring may seem quite far away now, it’ll arrive just as fast as exams. In preparation for Spring and its upcoming activities and events, you might find some ideas in this post that are sustainable …

Happy International Polar Bear Day!

International polar bear day is celebrated around the world on February 27, so keep an eye on the upcoming events by following https://polarbearsinternational.org/act-now/awareness-events/international-polar-bear-day as well as support polar bear conservation via https://polarbearsinternational.org/act-now/. https://wwf.ca/stories/polar-bears-canada/ The Importance of Polar Bears in Canada Polar bears not only constitute a significant proportion of Canada's biodiversity, but they are also …

Sustain U

It is February, and we are halfway through the Winter 2022 semester. It is also the month of exams and the time when deadlines are piling up. With all these stressful events happening simultaneously, it is important to take care of your overall well-being, which includes your mental health.  Image from https://www.forbes.com/sites/rasmushougaard/2020/10/08/three-lessons-of-mental-well-being-that-rarely-get-talked-about/?sh=3141d9984b5a (1) When the …

Sustainable Swaps: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Many of us have come across posts, advertisements or claims about amazing sustainable swaps we can use in our everyday lives. I, personally, have seen hundreds of sketchy Instagram ads about reusable containers and beeswax food wrap selling for cheap in bulk and boasting amazing reviews. While sustainability is never just about finding swaps for …

Campus Coffee Guide *Winter Holiday Edition*

https://image.shutterstock.com/image-photo/aerial-view-various-coffee-600w-1077734363.jpg Find your new favourite café with this map link: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1MZ_5djn9MVsvxV7eSzIkM8KOP8nu_dg-&usp=sharing When visiting cafés, make sure you are up to date as to where to dispose of your cup and packaging. City of Edmonton waste management tells us that coffee cups and lids must go into the garbage to the landfill and cardboard sleeves belong …