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How Not to Go Zero Waste - 10 Sustainable Living Mistakes to Avoid
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How NOT to Go Zero Waste: 10 Sustainable Living Mistakes to Avoid

Living sustainably isn’t about perfection — it’s about progress. In this updated guide, I share ten common sustainable living mistakes (including a few I’ve made myself) and what to do instead. Learn how to waste less, save more, and make changes that actually work for your real life.

Camping equipment neatly packed for a trip, illustrating the idea to rent instead of buy for sustainable living.
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Lend What You Have, Borrow What You Need: Rent Instead of Buy for Sustainable Living

Owning less doesn’t mean going without. LEND-IT.CA makes it easy to rent instead of buy — borrow tools, baby gear, or party supplies when you need them, and earn by listing what you already have. It’s a simple, community-powered way to live more sustainably.

Sarah Robertson-Barnes, a white woman with long, dark hair, is watering an indoor plant with a white vintage watering can in natural light.
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How to Start Living Sustainably: A Simple Framework for Climate Action

Feeling overwhelmed by climate change? This post introduces the Climate Action Venn Diagram — a simple, joyful framework to help you start living more sustainably in a way that aligns with your skills, interests, and capacity. No pressure, no perfection — just a clear starting point that actually fits your life.

An empty mesh reusable shopping bag on a white background, ready to be filled with sustainable Canadian brands and products.
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Buy Canadian: Sustainable Fashion, Eco-Friendly Home Goods, Clean Beauty, and Zero Waste Shops

That title is certainly a mouthful, but here it is – a very big list of sustainable Canadian brands! Given recent trade tensions, Canadians are rallying around the growing #BuyCanadian movement and I could not be happier about it. Choosing to support Canadian businesses isn’t just a patriotic gesture – voting with your dollar is…