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Every Day Something New in June
I challenged myself to do something new every day. It was tricky and exciting! Here's what I did and learned.
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Nina
Jul 84 min read
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Normalize Climate Conversations
Normalizing climate conversations makes others more likely to think and act, too. Use your voice to advocate for change.
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Nina
Jun 203 min read
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Sustainable, Indigenous, and Bold: The Cheekbone Beauty Story
Cheekbone Beauty is changing the beauty industry - led by women, Indigenous and sustainable.
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Nina
Jun 115 min read
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Six Books I Read this Year - Written by Women
Women from across the globe writing amazing books. Here are the ones I read this year so far.
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Nina
May 193 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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"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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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