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Bikepacking: A minimalist cycling adventure
As Rodolphe Christain mentions in Le manuel de l’antitourisme: “It is better to choose the path over the destination and to disappear rather than appear everywhere”. This is where exploring by bike fits in and where bikepacking, an emerging sub-category of bike tourism, responds to a new reality: to satisfy the need for adventure from a minimalist perspective, both in terms of equipment and carbon footprint.
Eco-Friendly Items, 100% Made In Quebec, To Reduce Your Environmental Footprint
Reduce your environmental footprint on a daily basis? It’s easy with the eco-friendly kit offered by the Fonds Éco IGA in partnership with Earth Day!
Nothing Is Lost, Nothing Is Created, Everything Is…Shared!
“Share with your sister!” the phrase that rocked my childhood. From sharing toys to art supplies, my mom was actually an expert in the sharing economy without knowing it!
Switching to Renewable Electricity: A Look into Canada’s Renewable Sector
Canadians use electricity everyday in almost every aspect of their lives; to cook their meals, charge their electronics, drive to work, cool their homes, and so much more! Wouldn’t it be amazing if all of this electricity came from renewable sources?
Why Your Brown Bin Is Essential And How To Maintain It This Summer
We often hear about the importance of composting our food waste and organic matter, but do you know why it’s so essential to compost? And more importantly, is it worth the trouble of having to deal with the inconveniences of a brown bin in the summer?!
3 permaculture-inspired zero-waste ideas for a healthy garden
By using these ideas to optimize your vegetable garden, you will be able to create a real haven for yourself and for the pollinating bees! Have a read to discover them!
How to contribute to the anti-waste movement by gleaning your fruits and vegetables
Now that summer is here, are you looking for outdoor activities with your family or friends? Here we’ll explain everything you need to know about finding gleaning initiatives to participate in, or even how to start your own gleaning group.
Moving? Now’s the time to purge!
July 1st is fast approaching, and with it the madness of Moving Day! Just in time, I recently moved too and got rid of a ton of stuff I didn’t need anymore, fully embracing a more minimalist lifestyle.
Ripened banana and raspberry bread
What to do with that lovely bunch of bananas on the fridge? Prepare a sweet, ripened banana and raspberry bread, ideal for breakfast on these summer days. If you don’t have raspberries, any other type of berries, pear, or apples will make a perfect combination!
Why Gleaning Is A Must Try Activity
The term “gleaning” may not ring any bells at first. This relatively unknown agricultural practice is quite simple: harvesting fresh fruits and vegetables from the field that would have otherwise gone to waste! Read on, we’ll explain everything about this revolutionary practice!
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