Scientists warn that oceans’ marine life on ‘brink of extinction’ Our oceans made the news recently. Environmental news doesn’t win the popularity contest for most-reported topic in the media world. This article was buried beneath Vancouver riot updates and other sensational human-interest pieces. After all, reading about human-caused environmental catastrophes does not peak the interest […]
Month: June 2011
patio garden – update
Growing a veggie garden has got to be one of the easiest and most rewarding things to do. This is my first time, and when I brought home the tiny, vulnerable seedlings from the nursery I knew practically nothing about gardening. But with a little nurturing and attention, they’ve come a long way! The other […]
this week’s local farm delivery
I think it’s so cool that all this was grown or made within 30kms of my house! See my other post for more details. Each week I get a surprise basket full of veggies and fruit that are in-season. I don’t get to decide what I receive, and occasionally I get something that I don’t […]
ordering take-out
Ordering take-out is something I don’t do very often, but with a full-time job and a part-time job, occasionally there just isn’t enough time between them to make a meal. My take-out meal of choice is sushi. Although, the more I learn about sustainablilty, the more I realize I probably shouldn’t be eating sushi. More […]
buying local and in season
I have been receiving most of my groceries from Local Farms Food Delivery. For $20 a week I get a box full of organic, locally grown fruits and vegetables, a loaf of locally baked bread and a half dozen brown eggs laid by locally dwelling free-range chickens. The box is delivered to my work by […]
2010 – worst carbon emissions ever
I just read a report in the Guardian stating that 2010 saw the biggest rise in global carbon emissions ever. This is scary stuff. Humans are having a horrific impact on the planet, and now that the recession is considered to be over, we’re polluting more than we ever have before. Now is the time […]