Backyard Birding for Beginners
Birds are such fascinating creatures. As an environmentalist and a photographer, I am always raving about the wildlife there is to see in Waterloo and …
10 Energy Efficiency Ideas for Tenants
Saving energy can be tough when you don’t have the ability to make big changes to your home. Tenants may be stuck with a rickety …
Getting My Home to Net Zero: Part 3
Our household is on a mission to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions from operating our home. In doing so, we are helping to build …
Bill 23 and the Greenbelt: It’s time to take action
There are significant, long lasting and extremely harmful environmental changes being considered and enacted by the provincial government. One thing is clear: now is the …
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Understanding Energy Poverty in Waterloo Region
When the inner pane of the old aluminum window fell apart in her home, Joyce fixed the draft by wedging a pool noodle in the …
Exploring the Circular Economy in Waterloo Region
What do batteries, toothpaste tubes and old shirts have in common? None of them can go in your blue bin — but they can be …
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Going Zero Waste with Your Furry Friend
Every year during the Zero Waste Challenge, we get the same question: how do I get *insert pet name here* to go zero-waste? Helping our furry …
Five Tips for Low-Waste Living with a Newborn
Babies lead to a ton of waste! Here are some realistic tips from a new parent.
Tips for a Zero Waste Halloween
October is my favourite time of year. Besides the beautiful fall colours and cool temperatures, watching scary movies and planning out my Halloween costume is …
Unlock The Hidden Potential of Your Backyard
We’re lucky in Waterloo Region (and in southern Ontario more generally) to have easy access to some great conservation areas, parks, and other natural areas. These …