Tiny Homes have become a North American sensation. You'll see them on HGTV, social media, and even Netflix! There are environmental and financial reasons for their rise in popularity. The most common reason is that people want to reduce their carbon footprint. A house and lifestyle that is easier on the environment can...

This might not look like that much trash, but this garbage could possibly end up in a place it's not supposed to go; in the ocean. That sounds extreme, but garbage ends up in the ocean more often than you may think. For example, as of 2014 there was an estimated 270,000 tons of trash in our oceans. The worst part is th...

In the dawn of online shopping, one singular force stands amongst them all: Amazon. Founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos (who also serves as the current Chief executive officer and President), the site has become as synonymous with the concept of online shopping as Kleenex is with tissues. That level of dominance comes at a p...

The average Calgarian produces 1.5 kg of garbage per week. That might not seem like much, but the amount of garbage all Calgarians produce in a month weighs as much as the Eiffel Tower. Personal waste is such an issue that the United Nations, Government of Canada, and Government of Alberta have all implemented guidelin...

Minimalism looks incredible on Instagram and everyone who chooses that lifestyle is always talking about how freeing it is to live with only the bare essentials. It seems like such a cool idea to live with nothing but furniture, your favorite clothes and a cute little cactus. Plus, your home would always be picture-rea...

Battery powered scooters have taken downtown Calgary by storm. The scooters were first introduced in July 2019, with both Bird and Lime brands available. Each company touts their own environmental manifesto, and Lime in particular claims to be leading the way in "sustainable micro mobility." However, new stud...

It's no secret that our world is experiencing major changes in its climate. For generations, it's been changing for the worse. There are many ways in which people are battling these changes. Technology plays a major role in the progression of our battle. One area of technology that needs to be used more is transit apps...

On June 2019, Prime minister Justin Trudeau announced that he's committed to banning single-use plastics by 2021. According to Trudeau, Canadians are concerned about plastic pollution. The government of Canada wants to steps to reduce plastic waste and promote the use of safe and sustainable alternatives. But how much ...

Climate change is something that has been talked about a lot recently. The 2019 Canadian Federal Election Debate included "Environment and Energy" as one of its five key topics on the agenda. The now elected Liberal Government have set the goal of getting Canada to net-zero emissions by the year 2050, which i...

Valentine Vandrepotte, born and raised in a small town that goes by the name of "Lille" in the north of France, is a 22 year old Fashion Photographer and a fourth Communication student at ISCT in Paris. At the age of 9 she already knew what she wanted to do when she became an adult; Following her parents step...

Decorating a Christmas tree is one of the many staple events that defines the holidays; Red, green, and gold ornaments of every shape, size, and color are hung to the tune of Christmas jingles. It's an undeniably joyous occasion for children and adults alike; it's a time to cast your worries to the wayside and come tog...

Did you know that sustainable technologies are already an invisible part of your everyday life? The CTrain, an electrically powered transit system here in Calgary, is the city's response to the growing problem of unsustainable transportation in the modern world. Calgary's CTrain system chooses to take an alternative po...

Rebecca Durocher challenges herself and tries to go weeks without using any single use objects. I asked her about efforts to reuse as much as she can. I recorded a challenge where I keep all the waste I made for 5 days and then separate the waste into trash, compost and recycling. For more tips on how to reduce the amo...

I interviewed my professor from my Intro to Current Environmental Issues class here at Mount Royal University on possible ways that not only MRU students, but also the City of Calgary, and Province of Alberta can become more sustainable. So what can we do at MRU? Professor Israel Dunmade says Mount Royal University st...

Mount Royal University is taking action on Environmental Sustainability. One initiative is The Do The Right Thing campaign, which encourages all staff, students and faculty to reduce garbage, recycle more and converse energy. The campaign introduced new standardized labeling on all campus recycling bins using colorful ...

In August of 2018, Swedish born Greta Thunberg started leaving classes in order to walk to Swedish parliament buildings and perch herself on the steps with a sign that read: "School strike for climate". What was initially a sweet thought quickly became a growing movement, as thousands across Belgium and into ...

I know roofing material isn't the most exactly the most exciting to think about, but it is important. Roofs are not a continuous or immediate expense and so they tend to get forgotten until it comes time to get a new one. With people putting more of a focus on climate change, the question becomes how environmentally fr...

If you're anything like me, plastics are the mainstay of your life. I don't go a single day without encountering something made of plastic. The keyboard I'm typing on is made of plastic. My headphones are primarily plastic. The containers in my fridge are mostly plastic. The lids on my Tim's cups are all plastic (and s...

Climate change is happening. Large organizations like the United Nations have explained that we need to act immediately if we are to decrease the consequences that climate change will have on us and our planet. Currently, there is concern over the consequences that may arise if the Earth warms by two degrees Celsius ve...

Winter is upon us for those of us living in the northern hemisphere. This means we can look forward to months of cold, snow and a lack of sunlight. While all of these are bad enough there is one more thing that we should be worried about, climate change. While climate change is a year-round issue, the amount of carbon ...

The Cotton Problem Criticisms against Better Cotton Genetically modified (GM) cotton is made to be resistant against pests and is widely used in India, Pakistan, China, and the US. However, GM Cotton was reported to cause skin and respiratory illnesses along with the deaths of livestock. Despite this controversy, Bette...

Tiny houses have been one of the largest housing fads in the last decade. After blowing up on social media, Netflix picked up a series Tiny House Nation that helps families prepare for life in customized tiny homes. House Hunters now has a spinoff based solely on hunting for tiny homes around the United States. Since t...

Source: BeMoreWithLess Still not convinced minimalism is right for you? I get it, but first let's hear what Mother Nature has to say! Next time you think about spending money on objects take a second to think about the experiences you could buy instead. Try getting rid of some clutter and see if it frees your mind. P...

In our world, littering has become an issue that has caused great environmental difficulties. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, the definition of litter is "small pieces of rubbish that have been left lying on the ground in public places". This should be a relatively simple issue to fix. People just have...

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