Discover Sustainable Living in Canada

Welcome to Bluedot Living Canada, your go-to source for climate news and solutions from sea to sea to sea. Meet your neighbours who are taking steps toward change, browse local in-season recipes, and find advice on ways to reduce our impact on Earth in our homes and in our communities.

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Discover Sustainable Living in Canada

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What's Happening in Canada

Thrifting

10 Tips for Thrifting Success

Liann Bobechko -

Field Notes

Birder’s Guide to Anishinaabe Bird Names

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Wildlife

Wild Facts About the Canada Lynx

Jackie Davis -

Get Outside

Celebrate Canada's Wild Side

Wildlife

New Study Finds Pacific Northwest Birds Are Becoming More Common in the Mountains as the Climate Warms

Benjamin Freeman -

A study has found that most bird species living in old-growth forests in the Pacific Northwest are resilient to climate change so far.

What's Trending

The Stories That Have Readers Talking

Nature

An Easy Urban Hike in Toronto

Karen Kwan -

Food

Canada’s First Grocery Store Rooftop Garden

Darcy Rhyno -

Nature

On Thin Ice

Cleo Carney -

ADVICE

Illustration by Elissa Turnbull

Dear Dot: What Should I Do with My Plastic Bowls?

Wondering what to do with your hard plastic mixing bowls due to microplastics? Get creative ideas from Dot on how to repurpose them safely.

Dear Dot: Does My Fireplace Create Eco-Friendly Warmth?

Dot discusses the climate costs of various heating options and shares the most efficient and environmentally friendly ways to stay warm.

Dear Dot: Is There Plastic in my Teabag?

Learn how to avoid microplastics in your teabags by choosing loose leaf tea or brands like Numi Teas that use biodegradable materials.

Climate QuickTip: Green Clean Your Oven

Traditional oven cleaners contain harmful chemicals. Instead, let lemons do the dirty work. Then wipe down your interior oven.

Climate Quick Tip: Digitally Declutter!

Digital clutter uses up excess energy in data centre's and loads of water.

Climate QuickTip: Use the Right Amount of Product

Make sure you use the correct amount of your beauty products. Here’s a handy guide for how much you really need.

Buy Less, Buy Better, Buy Canadian

Local and Sustainable Goods

Mejuri Jewelry

Noura Sakkijha, the CEO and founder of Toronto-based, “everyday fine jewelry” brand Mejuri, is the daughter and granddaughter of jewelers. But, she says, “we’re shifting the focus from traditional archetypes of gifting to buying jewelry for your damn self.” The vibe is minimal, often with a bit of a twist.

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Shop Without Plastic

A few years ago, a Canadian couple embarked on an experiment: They’d try to replace one single-use product each month with a plastic-free alternative. Eventually, they started Shop Without Plastic, an online store where they’d help others looking to make the same changes. Save 10% with code BLUEDOT.

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The 7 Virtues Perfume

The 7 Virtues makes perfume with a purpose. The Canadian company’s founder, Barb Stegemann, carefully sources essential oils from conflict areas around the world. By compensating the farmers and distillers fairly, she helps them, their families, and their employees rebuild their livelihoods and communities.

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