Category: Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Living News

Today’s quote is from American writer Steven King. In his novella The Mist he wrote, “Nothing in nature is that even; man is the inventor of straight edges.” Let’s celebrate and respect the glorious patterns of nature. Earth911 inspirations. Post them, share your desire to help people think of the planet first, every day. Click…

Essential Travel Documents: A Complete Checklist Beyond Your Passport Traveling as a family is a logistical puzzle where the passport is merely the first piece. While most travelers remember the “big three”—tickets, passports, and credit cards—the friction of modern border crossing and international mobility often lies in the secondary tier of documentation. These are the…

These Vegan Chocolate and Cherry Mince Pies are a twist on a classic Christmas treat. Get the recipe below. Cherry and chocolate is a classic flavour combination that never fails to disappoint. This year I’ve decided to take that combo and turn it into something extra festive by combining then with the flavours of the…

Across the globe, the push for more environmentally conscious materials in schools and parks has been steadily rising. Communities are realizing more and more the impact that wasteful practices can have on issues like water conservation, air pollution, and overflowing … Eco-Friendly Playgrounds: How Sustainable Materials Are Changing Schoolyard Design Read More » The post…

Makeup is making the planet ugly. The beauty industry generates approximately 120 billion packaging items annually, most of which end up in landfills. Most beauty packaging is too small, made of mixed materials, or too flexible to be accepted by municipal curbside recycling programs. Compacts, lipstick tubes, mascara wands, pumps, and travel-size containers are typically…

Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Print Recipe This smoky, spicy chipotle butter blends creamy butter with bold chipotle flakes to add instant heat and depth to toast, roasted veggies, pasta, or grilled dishes. Quick to make and bursting with flavour, it’s the perfect easy upgrade to take everyday meals from simple to unforgettable. Smoky…

Make Vegan Panettone at home with this easy to follow recipe. It’s a Christmas classic that you too can make from scratch. Get the recipe below. Panettone is one of my favourite festive bakes. When I was growing up I wasn’t aware of this delicious Italian bread but they now seem to line the shelves…

This week’s quote comes from Duke Senior’s speech in Shakespeare’s As You Like It, Act 2, Scene 1. Let’s enjoy the hidden experience that attentive time in nature reveals. It can unlock wonder, awe, and insight. “And this our life, exempt from public haunt, Finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, Sermons in…

Don’t throw away your used coffee grounds, they’re a hidden gem for easy, eco-friendly DIY projects. From natural cleaners to garden boosters, here’s how to turn everyday waste into something genuinely useful. Photo by CDC on Unsplash Many of us enjoy a warm cup of coffee to start the day, yet the used grounds often end up in…

This Vegan Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad is a simple salad recipe that makes the humble Brussels sprout the star of the show! It’s a brilliant way of using up leftover Christmas veg. Get the recipe below. Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without Brussels sprouts. These tiny cabbages are one of the essential flavours of Christmas. But,…