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Today, instead of taking the bus or using my car, I walked to the metro station. This shift in my routine was good for my physical activity and reduced me being reliant on my car. I've noticed how i got more fresh air and felt better at the same time for helping the environment.

After spending an hour researching and exploring the potential of wave and tidal energy for generating power, I've learned how these renewable energy sources operate. I was fascinated by the methods that are used to capture the power of ocean waves and tidal flows, along with the recent technological advancements that have been made. Also on...

I learned today that glass perfume bottles are not eligible for curbside recycling and should be placed in the trash in the Greater Montreal Area. They are considered as household hazardous waste and can be dropped off at ecocenters. Pick up of these materials are also available, link to...

Today, I read about this farm called the solidarity farm which "carbon farms". Carbon farming is the process of using agricultural techniques that capture and retain carbon in the soil. These techniques include crop rotation, growing perennial crops, and avoiding tilling. Here is a link to the article:...

I recently added the reduce animal produce to my dashboard because I watched this documentary called Cowspiracy, and I became conscious of how much energy, water and resources go towards cattle farming. In the documentary it talked about how 660 gallons of water is required to make 1 lb of beef, which I found mind-blowing (this number varies...

I have been keeping a food waste log, and I have not been wasting any food. To help me achieve this, I use a small plate to take my portions, this way I don't take more than I need.

While picking different seeds for a seed presentation I have, I saw a Chinese catalpa, a tree Indigenous to china. The seeds look really cool, they are like vanilla pods. I'm happy that I learned about a new tree, even though it isn't native.

Drawdown challenge is going great for me so far, especially with my daily actions. Today, while spending time in nature, I discovered a new park, I saw a rainbow, and I feel so happy.

I got and led bulb and I' m so excited to install it, because it not only eco-friendly, but it comes with a remote so I can switch off and on my light FROM MY BED! It also has different colors setting. Next, I'll fix my leaking tap.

I am concerned most with how human activities, specifically waste habits, affect wild life. I think both localy and globally there is an illiteracy around proper disposal. I feel if more people were properly educated on the subject, there is potential to divert more recyclables from landfills.