Steps Toward Sustainability

A sustainable lifestyle blog. Let's go on a journey of environmental learning and action together! 🌎 👣

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Welcome to Steps Toward Sustainability! Moving forward, you can expect a blog post once a month about steps you can take toward a sustainable lifestyle. Let’s go on a journey of environmental learning and action together! 🌎 👣

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I may publish a couple posts about how they do sustainability differently in Brussels, but no guarantees! I’ll leave the blog up for a couple years, so you can catch up on any posts at https://t.co/oFFjMhrO5x

Thanks for following along, and stay sustainable! 💚

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📣Blog update time! Steps Toward Sustainability is on pause indefinitely. I’m moving to Brussels, Belgium to start a master’s in urban studies. As I’m going through this life transition, it seemed like a good time to bring the blog to an end.

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#Moncton, New Brunswick is known for its parks and green spaces, but it’s not known for being easy to navigate without a car. Nonetheless, there are quite a few #parks and trails you can reach by #bus! Get the list: https://t.co/0m6kb0ys5l

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Extreme heat is no longer rare.

Heatwaves, already responsible for almost 500,000 deaths a year, are becoming more frequent, more intense and more dangerous.

Here are nine ways to stay cool when temperatures spike: https://t.co/lySwxopDJk

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#Gardening has many benefits for both the planet and people. 🧑‍🌾 In my latest blog post, I dig into the ecological and social benefits of gardening: https://t.co/kFmEB4Dgbh

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When you first #GoVegan, you probably think of cutting out meat, dairy products, eggs and maybe honey. Find out other foods that aren’t always #vegan: https://t.co/wQ89VLSJ0s

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Here in Canada, recycling rates aren’t the best (only 23.1% according to the EPI). In my latest blog post, I look at #recycling examples we can study from Germany, Sweden, Wales, Romania and Japan: https://t.co/RCzV1LFdGy

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Do you also get the late-afternoon munchies? Try some of these #snacks! They’re healthy, #LowWaste and #vegan, and can save you money compared to buying prepared snacks. Get my #SnackIdeas here: https://t.co/ZVhZDDIFiy

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Happy #EarthDay! Let’s all take a moment today—and every day—to care for the planet we all call home. 🌎 How are you celebrating Earth Day?

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Our planet is at a tipping point, but collective action makes a difference.

#EarthHour is a global movement uniting communities for the environment.

Take an hour today and every day when possible to do something positive for people and the planet. https://t.co/4J9ioGtPhg

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Happy #WorldWaterDay! 💧Read my latest blog post for tips for saving water: https://t.co/qJ0blZ4YpF

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From floss and toothpaste tubes to shampoo bottles, the bathroom is full of disposable plastic items. Try some of these #BathroomSwaps to reduce waste: https://t.co/Z3gG5ahz1O

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It’s the weekend! Who’s ready to get outside? ☃️⛸️🏂🎿🎣 Discover 50 fun ways to enjoy Canadian winters: https://t.co/h0xOm51NKD #BelowZero

📸: Emily Lin | #CWFPhotoClub

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Baby, it’s cold outside! 🥶You may be tempted to just crank up the heat. However, space heating accounted for 63.6% of the energy used in the average Canadian home in 2019. Try my #SustainableHeating tips instead: https://t.co/LCCVnhnin3

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Make your New Year’s Resolution to reduce waste in 2026! 🗑️♻️

💻 Join our Home Waste Audit webinar on Feb 3 to get the tools and tips for our 2-week waste reduction challenge. Become a waste expert in your own home! 🏡

🗓️Register at https://t.co/pmnu3GRDIz

#HomeWasteAudit

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A little update on frequency! When I started this blog a little over two years ago, I committed to publishing a post every other week. A few things have changed in my life since then, so I’ve decided to reduce the frequency to once a month. Thank you for your understanding! 💚

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Did you know that the equivalent of a garbage truck full of clothes is burned or sent to landfill every second? 👕 There are steps you can take to green your wardrobe. Get my #SustainableFashion tips: https://t.co/uUqAjc6AOI

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From paper towel to Ziploc bags and plastic wrap, there are lots of disposable items in the average kitchen. Discover all my #LowWaste #KitchenSwaps: https://t.co/VP0COASOf6

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Reading is an excellent way to expand your environmental knowledge! 📚 🌎 These four #books will widen your perspective and inspire you to take action! Get my environmental #BookRecommendations here: https://t.co/ToGoByV2aX