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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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: stepstowardsustainability.ca…
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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: stepstowardsustainability.ca…
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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. earthhour.org/
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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: stepstowardsustainability.ca…
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It’s the weekend! Who’s ready to get outside? ☃️⛸️🏂🎿🎣 Discover 50 fun ways to enjoy Canadian winters: bit.ly/3ZoSVgz #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: stepstowardsustainability.ca…
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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 homewasteaudit2026.eventbrit… #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: stepstowardsustainability.ca…

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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: stepstowardsustainability.ca…
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It’s almost Halloween, and one of the scariest things may be found right at home. By some estimates, phantom power accounts for up to 10% of household electricity use. Find out what #PhantomEnergy is and how to prevent it: stepstowardsustainability.ca…
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This #CanadianLibraryMonth, I wanted to spread a little #LibraryLove! 📚 Libraries offer shared resources, improve access to information, and create community and connection. Check out my latest post to learn more: stepstowardsustainability.ca…
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For my latest post, I thought I’d do something different: a guide to #StartingABlog! I explore topics like narrowing down your topic and goals, setting up your website and making an editorial calendar. Read the guide: stepstowardsustainability.ca…
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Are you #moving before the start of the school year? Check out my series of blog posts on green moving practices for some #SustainableMoving inspiration! 📦 🚚
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Part one: Getting rid of items responsibly: stepstowardsustainability.ca…
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