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What's Earth Day?
What is Earth Day all about and where and when did it all begin?
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Nina
Apr 225 min read


From Microplastics to Mineral Extraction: The Real Cost of Makeup
From hidden microplastics to the real cost of mineral extraction—your beauty routine might be doing more harm than good to the planet.
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Nina
Apr 116 min read


Sustainable Coffee Shops in Vancouver #1
Today's post combines three of my favourite things: coffee, coffee shops, and sustainability.
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Nina
Mar 214 min read


Next on My Reading List: 6 Must-Read Female Authors
Since March is the month we celebrate International Women's Day, I'd like to highlight six female authors I'll be reading next.
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Nina
Mar 135 min read


What Does It Mean To Be A B Corp?
I couldn't believe my eyes - Nespresso, a B Corp? I had to look into the label and here's what I've learned.
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Nina
Feb 185 min read


Why I Ran A Marathon With No Headphones
Last year, I ran my first marathon and I spent 42km and 4:40 hours in my head. That’s a lot of time. There were breaks in between where I...
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Nina
Jan 214 min read


How Small Acts of Sustainability Can Set the Tone for the Year
Let's focus on small, practical actions that we can adopt in our daily lives to live more sustainably this year.
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Nina
Jan 84 min read


Best Non-Fictional Books I read in 2024
My four favourite non-fiction books I've read this year - they are inspiring and educational.
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Nina
Dec 13, 20245 min read


"Tis the Season for Sustainability: Which Christmas Tree is Better for the Planet?"
Which Christmas tree is better for the planet? Let's discuss the greenest options for this year's Christmas.
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Nina
Dec 5, 20244 min read


Do We Really Need Goodie Bags at Conferences?
How can we move towards sustainable events gifts or remove the expectation of receiving one altogether?
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Nina
Nov 25, 20243 min read


Speak Up: Five Public Speaking Takeaways
The Power of the Podium: Five Lessons from My Recent Speaking Engagements.
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Nina
Nov 21, 20242 min read


Book Review: Atomic Habits - Think in Systems Not Goals
This is the second part of my book review of "Atomic Habits" by James Clear. The first post discussed why small habits matter. This post...
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Nina
Oct 29, 20246 min read


What the Stanley Cup Teaches Us About Rebranding and Sustainability
Stanley Cups are a fascinating case study in successful rebranding and the complicated interplay between consumer behaviour and sustainabili
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Nina
Sep 25, 20243 min read


Book Review: Before The Coffee Gets Cold
For NoteNook's September Coffee Month, I recommend "Before the Coffee Gets Cold" by Toshikazu Kawaguchi.
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Nina
Sep 23, 20242 min read


Coffee Shops Around the World
Let's hit the road and travel the world, one sip at a time, to discover some of my favorite cafés around the world.
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Nina
Sep 17, 20244 min read


The Sustainability of To-Go Cups
How can we change the way we use coffee cups and reduce the number of to-go cups in our environment?
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Nina
Sep 10, 20245 min read


Five Of My Favourite Vancouver Coffee Shops
Today I share four of my favourites coffee shops in Vancouver and one that is an absolute hidden gem.
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Nina
Sep 2, 20243 min read


How To Rock an Event Alone
After moving to Vancouver in 2016, I was determined to build a professional and personal network and build connections, so I attended all...
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Nina
Aug 30, 20243 min read


Urban River Swimming in Switzerland
Surprising for tourists, completely normal for the Swiss: Urban river swimming.
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Nina
Aug 23, 20243 min read


Should We All Switch to an E-Reader?
Whilst I love paper books, I've realized that an e-reader might be more sustainable. Let's explore that!
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Nina
Aug 14, 20244 min read
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