It’s been a busy week, so I’m a little behind on writing about my sustainable habits. The week started with Meatless Monday. I’m not a really big meat eater, but to save time planning and preparing balanced meals I’ve been using a lot of ground beef and other meat lately. Well no more laziness. It’s time…
I hate the idea of watering the lawn. We wouldn’t do it if our landlord didn’t ask us to (and it’s her house and property value, so we oblige). It’s a waste of water, just to keep up appearances. So this year, we’re going to do everything we can to avoid watering the lawn, without…
Yesterday was Earth Day and it rained most of the day here in Ottawa. While looking out at the rainwater dripping over the edges of the garage gutters I decided on my sixteenth sustainable activity for the month, waste less water. Despite the fact that 71% of the Earth’s surface is ocean, we are currently faced…
In an attempt to find direction for this site (as well as identify a few potential blog topics), I mapped out some ideas and issues surrounding the nature/culture intersection. I wanted something visual so that I would, hopefully, be able to link ideas together…notwithstanding my kindergarten-level artistic abilities It’s not pretty and I think I’ll keep adding to…
between nature and culture 